New music!
US nu-metal band Linkin Park has announced a new album and world tour since the death of its frontman Chester Bennington. The Grammy-winning band will perform shows in Los Angeles, New York, Hamburg, London, Seoul and Bogota. Emily Armstrong, from alt-rock band Dead Sara, has joined the group as a co-vocalist. She will share the
Listen up goth heads. Fans of Linkin Park, Evanescence, Paramore and Muse will love the debut single from Sunshine Coast nu-metal band VERATIE. “Ashes” unveils an otherworldly beauty from frontwoman Sarah, whose dark and dreamy vocals dissect the fragility of the human experience. With every soul-splitting riff, the track’s resurrection metaphor asks the listener to
Katy Perry might have been right when she said “if it’s not like the movies, that’s how it should be”. Drew Wilson, who recently opened for Ben Lee in Mapleton, has a new song about love which shares a similar sentiment to his fellow US popstar. The Sunshine Coast singer/songwriter’s single, “You Still Look Good
Truck crash survivor Boi Crompton has returned to the music scene with a new single after a forced 22-year hiatus. Boi was hit by a truck as a pedestrian in 2002. It forced him to drop his performing career as one half of Sunshine Coast indie-pop act boi&eSKae. While Boi and his partner Eskae continued
Noosa funk-fusion favourites Ampersand will celebrate the release of their debut EP, “Entry Level”, on June 9. Youth acts Henry Catania (pictured), Hati, Ella Joy, Harriette & Tatum and Moneyshot, will join them in the festivities, from 4-8pm. Held at Land & Sea Brewery, it’s free entry thanks to Noosa Council’s RADF Grant program. Tickets:
Sunshine Coast highschool teacher Drew Wilson has released his first cover of John Waite’s 1984 hit song, “Missing You”. It’s familiar, yet new. Equal parts yearning and loss. And every bit as memorable as the original. Drew says while the song holds significant sentimental value, he never expected to release a cover song. “It was
Australian folk singer/songwriter Kim Churchill has a new song which offers up a sincere dose of encouragement. Showcasing Kim’s gentle and heartfelt songwriting, “Hobbies” is a grounding track, cutting through the noise of society’s expectations. With a landscape of soft acoustics and sweeping strings, it liberaes with lines such as, “you don’t have to be
Rock and hip-hop have combined for a new song from local legends Pricey and Wigs. They officially release their genre-bending song, “Smile”, at Morts Brewery, Nambour, on Saturday night. Have a listen to “Smile” and tell us what you think! Long-haired rocker Josh Price, AKA Pricey, is a founding member and the former lead guitarist
Brisbane hip-hop artists Megalodon and Maya Mercy have released a new single, “The Tower”. Maya is the daughter of Robert Holden who sadly passed away in the Moreton Bay Boxing Day storm. Yelo chatted with them about their first collaboration. Yelo: How did you guys meet? Megalodon: We met through a mutal friend who was
Aussie hip-hop artist Illy called him the Sunshine Coast’s “homegrown hero” when they shared the stage at Solbar last week. Yelo chatted to 24-year-old Yaroomba rapper CaelWhip about his new single, “8am”, available on all major streaming platforms on March 8. Yelo: What are you really doing at 8am, Cael? Cael: If i’m not asleep,
