Pricey
Sunshine Coast · Rock
A founding member of The Chats, Pricey keeps the guitars loud, the hooks sharp and the DIY spirit close.
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Sunshine Coast Musicians & Bands
The artists making noise across the Coast right now.
From Katie Noonan and The Chats to the next wave coming through Blackflag, The Presynct and smaller rooms around the region, these are the Sunshine Coast artists YELO is following now.
For upcoming shows, see the Sunshine Coast Gig Guide. Hear YELO editor Penny Brand on ABC Radio Sunshine Coast each week with Sarah Howells.
Updated October 8, 2026
Hear the scene: Sunshine Coast Pineapple Mixtape on Spotify ↗
YELO / editorial picks
Sunshine Coast picks
Four ways into the Coast scene: Pricey, Harlum, Calan Mai and The Wolston Butchers.
Harlum
Sunshine Coast · Hip hop
Harlum’s laid-back flow sits over atmospheric production, with introspective bars that reward a closer listen.
Calan Mai
Sunshine Coast · Indie folk
Calan Mai brings reflective songwriting and acoustic textures into arrangements that feel bigger than the room.
The Wolston Butchers
Sunshine Coast · Punk / rock
Fast, scrappy punk with a 90s West Coast streak. Best heard with the band in front of you.
Full musician directory
An editorial guide to selected artists active across the Sunshine Coast. It is not intended to be a complete booking database and will be updated as YELO discovers new and emerging acts.
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VERATIE
Alt-rock / nu-metal • Sunshine Coast
VERATIE are a three-piece blending melodic and rap vocals with heavy guitars, synths and industrial textures. Formed in 2021, the band released debut album IN//HUMAN in 2026 after building a strong South-East Queensland live following.
Chamber Lane
Sunshine Coast indie-punk band with guitar-led songs, including “Liana” and the Stop Overthinking It EP.
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VandeeZ
Sunshine Coast original three-piece whose 2026 album Let Go was recorded at Easy Tape Studios.
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Dellacoma
Hard-rock project led by Dellacoma Rio, delivering gritty riffs and arena-ready hooks. Known for high-energy performances and classic rock attitude.
Instagram: @dellacoma
Deadheat
Sunshine Coast punk outfit known for fast riffs, punchy choruses and chaotic live energy. Their sound sits between skate punk and modern Australian hardcore.
Instagram: @deadheatband
Fake News
Local punk and alternative band bringing loud guitars and sharp, irreverent energy to the stage. Their sound blends raw punk attitude with indie-rock influence.
Instagram: @fakenewsband
Pricey
Sunshine Coast rock act bringing loud guitars, sharp energy and strong DIY scene presence. Closely tied to local live music culture through shows and festival activity including The Big Weekend.
Instagram: @pricey_the_band
Wave Raiders
Young Sunshine Coast rock band known for fast-building local momentum, energetic sets and a sound that leans into punk and alternative rock.
Instagram: @wave_raiders_official
Karma Police
Sunshine Coast grunge and alt-rock band building momentum through youth showcases and local gigs. Their sound leans loud, gritty and guitar-driven.
Instagram: @karma_police_music
The Wolston Butchers
Queensland indie-rock band delivering gritty guitars and high-energy performances. Their music balances classic rock influence with a modern Australian indie edge.
Instagram: @thewolstonbutchers
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The Paper Ghosts
Indie / alternative • Sunshine Coast
The Paper Ghosts favour melody, layered guitar textures and an intimate live feel. Their original songs include Paralysed, with the band also releasing the Live @ Recordworks EP and earning airplay on ABC Sunshine Coast.
Calan Mai
Indie-folk project known for atmospheric arrangements and reflective songwriting. The music blends acoustic textures with cinematic production.
Instagram: @maifavouriteband
Sari Abbott
Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter and guitarist whose original songs cross country, folk and pop, with a live career that began in local rooms.
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Tom Harrison
Singer-songwriter blending folk, country and blues influences. His performances centre on honest lyrics and warm acoustic arrangements.
Instagram: @tomharrisonmusica
Katie Milae
Sunshine Coast artist crafting soulful indie-folk shaped by personal storytelling and nature-inspired themes. Her sound blends powerful vocals with earthy instrumentation.
Instagram: @okatiemilae
Drew Wilson
Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter known for heartfelt acoustic songs and reflective storytelling. His music leans into folk and roots traditions with a contemporary edge.
Instagram: @drew_wilson_music
JC & the Tree
Sunshine Coast folk-rock-roots act blending acoustic drive with a road-tested indie spirit. A good fit for the Coast’s singer-songwriter and roots circuit.
Instagram: @jcandthetree
Alys Ffion
Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter known for intimate, emotionally direct songwriting and a strong independent presence. Her work leans reflective, melodic and personal.
Instagram: @iamalysffion
Andrea Kirwin
Aus-Fijian singer-songwriter and producer based on the Sunshine Coast, known for rich vocals and roots-influenced songwriting with soul and community energy.
Instagram: @andreakirwin
Nuraini
Sunshine Coast artist moving between soulful songwriting, gentle indie textures and intimate live performance. A strong fit for the Coast’s reflective singer-songwriter space.
Instagram: @nurainimusic
Che Burns
Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter with a warm, melodic style that sits comfortably between folk, pop and acoustic storytelling.
Instagram: @che.burns
Yanooshka
Polish-born Sunshine Coast singer and producer making electronic and indie-pop music. She writes, produces and mixes her own tracks, including debut EP UN-becoming.
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Raw Ordio
Electronic pop project blending dance rhythms with atmospheric production and melodic hooks. Their sound moves between indie electronic and festival-ready energy.
Instagram: @rawordio
Andy V
Sunshine Coast live-looping musician blending sax, keys, vocals and electronic production into movement-heavy sets that sit between roots, dance and live electronica.
Instagram: @andyvmusic
Buttermello
Sunshine Coast act bringing a pop-leaning electronic sound with polished production, melodic hooks and a strong crossover feel between indie pop and dance music.
Instagram: @buttermellomusic
De Saint
Sunshine Coast artist moving between DJ-led festival energy and live performance settings, with a strong presence across dance-heavy local lineups.
Instagram: @de__saint
Greg Sara
Sunshine Coast artist and musician working across groove-heavy live sets and collaborative performance spaces, often tied to the region’s more alternative and community-facing events.
Instagram: @gregsara
Phil and The Blanks
Sunshine Coast outfit blending pop, rock, funk and hip hop into colourful, high-energy live shows built for big crowd response.
Instagram: @philandtheblanksglobal
CaelWhip
Sunshine Coast hip hop artist delivering sharp lyricism over modern beats. His tracks combine confident flow with a strong sense of personality and local identity.
Instagram: @caelwhip
Harlum
Local hip hop artist bringing laid-back flow and atmospheric production. His music blends contemporary rap styles with introspective storytelling.
Instagram: @harlum_bars
Notorious Nix
Sunshine Coast hip hop artist known for energetic performances and confident lyrical delivery. His tracks combine modern rap production with bold stage presence.
Instagram: @thenotoriousnix
8 Ball Aitken
Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter, slide guitarist and producer whose music blends blues, soul and swamp rock. His catalogue includes Mountainside and the Ice Cream Man albums.
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MUFASSA MUSIC
Sunshine Coast roots artist blending laid-back groove, reggae and easy coastal energy, often crossing into jam-session and live-band territory.
Instagram: @mufassamusic
The Justus Trio
Sunshine Coast trio bringing smooth, sunlit grooves and a relaxed live feel that suits acoustic, roots and crossover festival settings.
Instagram: @thejustustrio
Local artist introductions
Need a Sunshine Coast artist for your venue, event or support slot?
Browse the directory, then contact YELO for selected artist suggestions and introductions based on your room, location, music style and available budget.
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