Shag Rock (band)

Shag Rock
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genres
Years active2011–present[1]
Labels
  • Airlock Records (2015–present)
Members
  • Jacob Reed
  • Alex Wilson
  • Nick Cavdarski
Past members
  • Chris Dudurovic
  • Max Rose
  • Max Beech
  • Tayla Young
Websitewww.shagrockmusic.com

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 frequently as children.[3]

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

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

Former members

  • Chris Dudurovic (until 2015) – keyboards
  • Max Rose (until 2015) - drums
  • Max Beech(until 2024) - drums
  • Tayla Young (until 2023) – vocals

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with release date and label shown
Title Details
Barefoot
  • Released: 10 February 2017[4]
  • Label: Airlock Records (AIRLOCK014)
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
Double Overhead
  • Released: 9 July 2021[7]
  • Label: Airlock Records
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Extended plays

List of EPs with release date and label shown
Title Details
Shag Rock
  • Released: April 2015[1]
  • Label: Airlock Records (AIRLOCK02)
  • Formats: CD digital download, streaming

Certified singles

List of singles, with year released year and certifications
Title Year Certifications Album
"Sunbleached Girl" 2016 Barefoot

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "In Focus: Shag Rock". The Music. 28 November 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  3. ^ "BLITZ INTERVIEWS SHAG ROCK". Blitz Newspaper. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Shag Rock Announce Huge Two-Month Tour, Premiere 'Roadtrip' Video". The Music. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Interview With Tayla Young". SYN. July 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  6. ^ Twistie Chaney (10 March 2021). "Live Review: Shag Rock, The Bluebottles". The Music.
  7. ^ a b "Shag Rock Share Latest Single and Announce new Album Double Overheard". Rock n Load Mag. 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Voting For The Triffid's QLD Album Of The Year Is Now Open!". The Music. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  9. ^ "shag rock". Petes Rock News and Views. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Shag Rock". Front Row Artists. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  11. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 10 March 2023.