Gold Coast Uncovered

Think Bob Dylan and Cat Stevens moulded together - you'd get the talented Mick McHugh.

Jimmy, Jenny, Warwick and Vinnie - the Gold Coast's answer to the ultimate sunday session. Cruisy, melodic folk music that feels like Mumford & Sons and Angus & Julia Stone had a love child.

Meet 21 year old Gold Coast resident Jade Mills.

With a New Zealand background, Two year old band Idiio have been around for a small while, their fan base is epically huge. With a taste comparable to Portishead and mellow, rock tunes that make you want to lounge around and enjoy the soulfulness of your surroundings, Idiio continue to expand and grow their style.

South-East Queensland band is making waves in the music scene.

Four Piece electro rock band Pluvio performed one of their original tracks live on 1029 Hot Tomato’s GC Uncovered tonight, after having a chat with Pete ‘Scoot’ Carter.

The local band are often compared to Florence and The Machine, with female vocalists Enya Angel and Eden Young delivering superb vocals not only on the band’s self-titled EP, but also when they perform live.

Paul French is the front man of this local 5 piece band who have their finger firmly on the musical pulse. Almost a Maroon 5 flavour, their catchy fresh sound is like a neon vibe, an electric influence that is darker than pop but fun and exciting all the time.

Aaron West and the Custodians (Greg Lyon, Will Sargisson, Scott Hills) - Brought together by their shared passion for the great American music of the mid-20th century, they draw inspiration from the greatest artists in soul, rhythm and blues, jazz and gospel, funk and are comprised of some of Australia's finest session musicians.

With his own blend of blues, folk and rock, Matty has played alongside some of the best in the OZ music scene - from Jimmy Barnes to Ash Grunwald, Evermore, Mia Dyson and many more.

Perhaps best known on the GC as one half of Lani & Lecia, after finishing a Bachelor of Popular Music 11 years ago, Lecia has become a touring weapon.

Straalen McCallum is an 18 year old superstar from Kirra Beach on the Gold Coast. He was discovered singing our National Anthem at the Stradbroke Cup at age 12. Check out his debut single 'Be Mine Tonight" performed acoustically.