In Focus: Shag Rock

Answered by: Alex Wilson (vocalist)

How long have you been together? Five years. We weren't anything serious 'til about a year or so ago. We just did it because we were all shy-ish and liked music so we thought, why not? Definitely a good thing upon reflection.

Which Brisbane bands before you have been an inspiration? We really like Dunies, Violent Soho, Powderfinger, Ball Park Music - all the classics you know. Our influences are far and wide, but Brissie has some amazing artists that are worth listening to.

What part do you think Brisbane plays in the music you make? I think because Brisbane is way more chill than most cities, our music is more chill. It has more of a homegrown kind of feel to it. "Suburban dreams" is how I would describe it.

What's in the pipeline for the band in the short term? We just finished up an album. There were 30 odd songs we were working on that we had to get down to 11. It's due for release next year on 3 Mar. We also just released two singles, Roadtrip and Sunbleached Girl, which is sick. 

When and where are your next gigs? Playing 25 Nov, The V Room, Noosa; 26 Nov, Jungle Love Festival; 2 Dec, NightQuarter Gold Coast; 3 Dec, Woolly Mammoth. Finally getting some tours going, yewwwwww!

Website link for more info? shagrockmusic.com