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Photo: Australian rock royalty King Stingray in January. Via Facebook. King Stingray fans have been abuzz on social media for four months with concerns about the welfare of former frontman Yirrŋa Yunupiŋu. The Northeast Arnhem Land surf-rock band band announced on Instagram on Wednesday they are parting ways with the founding member. Yirrŋa was an
Sunshine Coast all-female indie-punk band Love Thrills have a new song, and it’s a “bloody good” one. “Magic” is an ambitious and mature addition to the repertoire of the dynamic queer group, best known for their emotive and powerful soundscapes. Early reviews have praised it as simply: “a bloody good song”. The song starts with an ethereal keytar
Sunshine Coast singer/songwriter Shanleigh Rose has released a new song about heartache. “We’re Not Friends” will resonate with anyone who has experienced the fallout of a tumultuous relationship. The song explores the emotional landscape of post-breakup hostility, blending elements of country and pop with a raw and intense edge. This powerful anthem reminds us that
We chatted to Ryan Savitski from US hardcore band One Step Closer ahead of their show with Drain at Kings Beach Tavern on March 6. The bands are here for New Bloom Fest in Brisbane on March 8. The Sunshine Coast continues to kick goals in the heavy music scene with another massive international band
Brother Hollow may not be brothers by blood but they are united by their passion for lyrics and music. The boys from Tamworth capture the essence of a hardworking life on the well-worn road of music. And now they are making waves across Australia and New Zealand with their first Australasian radio single and digital track. Representing
Swedish punk rockers Millencolin will play a double-header with US superstars Pennywise at The Station, on the Sunshine Coast, on February 25. Tickets: https://www.moshtix.com.au/. When Millencolin played their first show outside of Sweden in 1995 it was a baptism by fire on the punk-rock circuit. Their debut international gig was supporting US punk-rock superstars Pennywise
Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter Billy Gudgeon is set to release a new song which explores the eternal struggle between good and evil. Known for his out-of-the-box country tunes, “Devil I Found” promises to captivate listeners with provocative melodies and poignant lyrics. The song is a testament to Billy’s exceptional storytelling ability, blending heartfelt emotion with a
Sunshine Coast native Anthony Brand has a new song and it couldn’t be more aptly titled. The Brisbane-based, singer-songwriter takes clear directions from greats such as Bruce Springsteen in his latest banger “Dead to You”. While the former journalist is no longer writing about the journeys of others, Anthony’s second single illustrates his undeniable story-telling
We caught up with the boys from the Sunshine Coast’s hottest alt-pop trio Sailing In Space – brothers Dylan (30) and Jesse Randall (27) and Bailey Walker (25). The lads from Nambour are some of the rising stars in the local underground music scene, with their latest single “Never Getting Better” becoming a favourite crowd-singsong.
Sunshine Coast tween rock-band the Wave Raiders now have a Christmas song with Sarah McLeod. Made famous by Grammy-nominee and ARIA Award-winning producer Steve James, the band released their debut single “Fun” this year. The Superjesus frontwoman joined the young lads for their new festive track, “A Punk Rock Christmas”. Have a listen! The song
