Shag Rock are an Australian indie-rock group formed in 2011, but according to the band themselves, began being “serious" in 2015.[1][2] The group's name refers to a rock off North Stradbroke Island, where they went to frequently as children.[3]
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| Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
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| Years active | 2011–present[1] |
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| Website | www |
In early 2015, Shag Rock were signed to the independent label Airlock Records, founded by Powderfinger's Ian Haug and in April 2015, released their debut self-titled EP.[1]
In 2016, Shag Rock released the singles "Roadtrip" and "Sunbleached Girl"[2] ahead of their debut studio album Barefoot in February 2017.[4]
In 2021, Tayla Young joined the group.[5][6] In July 2021, Shag Rock released their second studio album Double Overhead to which Jacob Reed said it “explores mental health, which hopefully encourages people to be in touch with their feelings, chat to their mates and normalise being emotionally vulnerable [7] It was nominated for Queensland Album of the Year in 2022.[8]
In July 2023, Shag Rock released "Zero G's"[9]
Members edit
List of group members:[10]
Current members
- Jacob Reed – vocal, guitar and keys
- Alex Wilson – vocals, lead guitar and guitar
- Nick Cavdarski – bass and guitar
- Max Beech – (since 2015) Drums
- Tayla Young (since 2021) – vocals
Former members
- Chris Dudurovic (until 2015) – keyboards
- Max Rose (until 2015) - drums
Discography edit
Albums edit
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| Barefoot |
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| Double Overhead |
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Extended plays edit
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| Shag Rock |
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Certified singles edit
| Title | Year | Certifications | Album |
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| "Sunbleached Girl" | 2016 |
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Barefoot |
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Track By Track: Brissy Rockers Shag Rock's Killer Self-Titled LP". Tone Deaf. 27 April 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ a b "In Focus: Shag Rock". The Music. 28 November 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "BLITZ INTERVIEWS SHAG ROCK". Blitz Newspaper. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Shag Rock Announce Huge Two-Month Tour, Premiere 'Roadtrip' Video". The Music. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Interview With Tayla Young". SYN. July 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ Twistie Chaney (10 March 2021). "Live Review: Shag Rock, The Bluebottles". The Music.
- ^ a b "Shag Rock Share Latest Single and Announce new Album Double Overheard". Rock n Load Mag. 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Voting For The Triffid's QLD Album Of The Year Is Now Open!". The Music. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "shag rock". Petes Rock News and Views. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ "Shag Rock". Front Row Artists. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 10 March 2023.