November 22, 20242 min read
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November 22, 20244 min read
November 6, 2023By yelomusic
Sunshine Coast musician Josh Deeble spent his 20s leading alt-country band The Wild Comforts through the cosmos until his foray into an alcohol-drenched music industry almost took his life. However, after a hiatus from music he became restless. So he did what most troubadours do: picked up a pen and his guitar, setting his sights
November 6, 2023By Penny Brand
As the Sunshine Coast warms up for its 36th instalment of Woodford Folk Festival, headliner Ben Lee remembers the time he opened for Sonic Youth at age 14, and reflects on why he thinks Australian audiences have reclaimed him. Lee spoke to YELO music editor Penny Brand ahead of his appearance at the region’s famous
November 3, 2023By yelomusic
Coolangatta: Gold Coast reggae favourite Karl “The Lyrical” Smith will help Byron Bay blues legend Ash Grunwald launch his new album, Bluesfest Studio Sessions, at The Cooly on November 17. A journeyman, storyteller, and songwriter at heart, Grunwald’s illustrious career has seen him support the likes of James Brown, The Black Keys, Jack Johnson, Xavier
November 2, 2023By yelomusic
Caloundra West: The Superjesus front-woman Sarah McLeod (pictured) will headline an all-female line up at Norton Music Factory on Saturday night. She joins The Voice winner Karise Eden and a host of talented women who rock, including 14-year-old Sunshine Coast native Layla Barnett. Venue owner Liam Norton said in an industry “heavily stacked with males”
November 1, 2023By yelomusic
Woolloongabba: Canadian rock band Simple Plan has announced a second and final show at Fortitude Music Hall on April 15 next year. The band announced the news on Facebook, with one excited fan showing off a colourful dedication. “Thank you to all our amazing Aussie fans for all the love and support, and selling out
October 31, 2023By yelomusic
Silverchair’s Daniel Johns has signed a publishing deal with BMG that will give him ownership of the band’s entire back catalogue of music. It also includes the 44-year-old’s solo album, FutureNever, and a film which he will release next year. BMG will represent the publishing and record arrangements, including Silverchair chart-toppers, “Straight Lines”, “The Greatest View”, “Ana’s Song” and
October 31, 2023By yelomusic
“Don’t put us in a box, we’ll blow the lid off it!” – In2natioN Nambour: Sonic stalwarts In2NatioN will bring their powerful beats, reggae-charged riffs, and heart-swelling messages of hope to The Presynct on Friday. With an explosive backdrop of sweaty ska and fun-loving riffs, this popular six-piece outfit has been entertaining Sunshine Coast natives
October 31, 2023By yelomusic
Bali: Pre-sale tickets to Nusa Dua music festival Dream Machine 2024 featuring Jungle Giants and Kimbra are on sale from midday today. Promoters say they have received “more pre-sale sign-ups than there are packages available”, so this may be your best chance to secure your preferred resort and room before general sale tickets are released
October 31, 2023By yelomusic
Noosa: A surfboard store at Noosa will be the perfect backdrop for some froths and tunes when psych-jazz outfit Mildlife stop by Thomas Surfboards on Friday. The board store has held a few live music shows at the venue, previously welcoming the likes of Great Sage, Floodlights and Cupid. Midlife will have a new single
October 31, 2023By yelomusic
Bli Bli: Sunshine Coast music lovers are set to benefit from the super-sleek, three-story colossal pub which has just landed on Bli Bli’s doorstep. The Coast’s latest monster pub development is a Mediterranean-inspired venue with a rooftop terrace and lush tropical garden-style events space. The pub is the brainchild of Scott Armstrong and Richard Deery, known
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