India re-opens

Indian businesses and shops are gradually reopening in the nation’s 2 large cities, Delhi and New Delhi. Businesses have resumed operations under limited hours and at 50% capacity.

COVID infections have been slowly declining in the country, with New Delhi’s chief minister Arvind Kejriwal stating the economy must be rejuvenated as the country’s COVID situation slowly gets under control. 

Coalfalls - 'Pieces'

2020 was a big year for Coalfalls. The release of their double single ‘Stephenson Street’ / ‘Coalfalls’ with accompanying music videos garnered exciting reviews, solid airplay and sold out shows.

The band rounded out the year with ‘Stephenson Street’ charting at #50 on 4ZZZ’s Hot 100 and recognition as one of Backseat Mafia’s favourite releases of 2020. Featuring their trademark uniform ensemble, right down to their white sneakers, the band has continued to gain momentum with stand-out live performances that deliver an immersive listening experience.

Coalfalls new EP ‘Pieces’ features three tracks recorded live at The Barn Recording Studios in Plainland (west of Ipswich). It captures the glimmers of space and time the band occupies in its homebase locality. In-the-moment improvisations have evolved into songs reflecting the comings and goings of life in historic Ipswich suburb Coalfalls.

This is a local excursion of shimmering melodic joy, heavier dives, drones, grooves and walls of sonic scapes.

Focusing on an authentic capture, the tracks were recorded within a single performance session, with ‘Intro’ existing as a singular take. Companion tracks ‘Stone’ and ‘From 6:21’ were only performed twice, securing an atmosphere that reflects the band’s foundationally organic approach and commitment to a performance that is collectively “in-the-moment”.

Whale watching season underway on the Sunshine Coast

The whale watching season has started on the Sunshine Coast and it is expected to run until early November. 

Tourism companies are excited for the season as whale watching is an economic driver for the tourism industry and have said it is even more important this year as the region continues its recovery from Covid-19.