Music News
Emerging artists will quickly learn the term “electronic press kit” or “EPK” when they enter the music industry. This is particularly so as they begin to pick up paid work. So as Lara Bingle would say, ‘what the bloody hell is an EPK anyway?’ The music industry experts at Yelo give us the lowdown. What
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
Words: Ryan Barwick Ryan from Loose Goose gives an insight into the creative process behind new single, “Cav Ave Kebab”. The Gold Coast band is about to hit the road for the first time with a tour of south-east Queensland. Loose Goose hasn’t skipped a beat since forming as a band just last year and
Sunshine Coast Council has launched its Seasonal Sessions music program in time for the Easter long weekend. It kicks off with a family-friendly event that will embrace autumn at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, on Saturday March 30, from 3–6pm. Council’s Exhibitions and Programming Officer Liz Capelin says to “think family picnic vibes”. “Our
A Sunshine Coast sobriety podcast is using the library’s free facilities to beam its message of hope to the world. “Sober Awkward” co-hosts Victoria Vanstone and Hamish Adams-Cairns have been recording their weekly episodes in the Buddina StoryCast studio since November. The podcast, which won “Australian Wellness Podcast of the Year” at the 2023 Australian
INXS tribute star Dellacoma Rio opens up about moving to the Sunshine Coast post-pandemic, and the loss of his unborn son. Catch him in Dellacoma at The Presynct on March 22, Villa Noosa on March 23, and in The Australian INXS Show at The J on April 6. When Victoria implemented its harsh lockdowns in
Legendary music marvel Sarah Howells, of Triple J and Double J fame, ventures off the Sunny Coast’s beaten beach tracks to unearth the hidden live music gems in our diverse communities. Here are her finds for March. Buttermello Some fresh new music from local indie-rock sweethearts Buttermello has just dropped. The latest is called ‘Dreaming Still’
Our Yelo Mag free Sunshine Coast Live Music Gig Guide brings the best from the local live music scene – from Noosa to Caloundra – every week. Gig guide: Friday, March 8: Their Saturday show at Eudlo Hall has sold out, but you can still see Windborne (USA) at Pomona’s Majestic Theatre. Hailed as “the
Light Industry Studios at Kunda Park has just announced a host of kick-ass music industry workshops and they are FREE but be sure to book so you don’t miss out. Funded by Queensland Arts, the Coast’s most hellish arts company Feral Arts provides industry mentoring, workshops, rehearsals, performances, and showcases, in partnership with local organisations, venues and
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,
