Welcome to Sonic Sherpa
Sonic Sherpa is an Australian record store that’s been brightening the Brisbane suburb of Stones Corner since 2015 (although the team has over a decade’s shared music retail experience from owning/running Skinnys in the Brisbane CBD back in the day).
We have a large and eclectic range of new and pre-loved vinyl on hand, as well as stocking turntables, CDs, books, DVDs and music-related t-shirts and paraphernalia. Sonic Sherpa also curates ranges for the region’s larger music festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival (Byron Bay), CMC Rocks, Gympie Muster, Tamworth Country Music Festival and many more such gatherings.
New Arrivals
Midnight Oil – 20,000 Watt R.S.L.
Originally released in 1997, 20,000 Watt R.S.L. is a compilation album by legendary, multi-platinum Australian rock band Midnight Oil. Limited edition 2-LP blue vinyl!
Read MoreThe Smashing Pumpkins – Rotten Apples
First ever official vinyl release of the 2001 release ‘Rotten Apples’, the career-spanning ‘greatest hits’ collection of Chicago legends The Smashing Pumpkins!
Read MoreLeon Bridges – Leon
The fourth album from beloved US roots artist Leon Bridges is his most poignant, powerful, and personal work to date. Limited edition indie exclusive smoke vinyl!
Read MorePaul Kelly – Fever Longing Still
Paul Kelly’s latest album, ‘Fever Longing Still’, his first of new original material since 2018’s ‘Nature’, delivers 12 additions to that superb catalogue of love songs spanning more than 40 years.
Read MoreHalsey – The Great Impersonator
US singer-songwriter Halsey’s fifth album is a confessional concept album, where she explores herself and her musical identity through the lens of different time periods.
Read MoreStaff Picks
Father John Misty – Mahashmashana
The sixth album by Father John Misty apparently finds Josh Tillman, after a decade being born, finally busy dying. Limited edition Sub Pop Loser blue mash up vinyl!
Read MoreChimers – Through Today
Highly-anticipated second album from Wollongong duo Chimers, one of the mist exciting acts to emerge from the fertile Aussie underground in years! Limited edition indie exclusive lucky dip coloured vinyl!
Read MoreKing Stingray – For The Dreams
King Stingray’s second album is a joyous celebration of life and the planet on which we live that oozes optimism from its every note. Limited edition coloured (yellow or red) vinyl!
Read MoreThe Fauves – Tropical Strength
For all your repellent needs, try The Fauves’ Tropical Strength, guaranteed to repel all music fans, critics and lecherous industry denizens! Limited edition recycled colour vinyl!
Read MoreGut Health – Stiletto
Debut album from Naarm art-punks is an immersive ten-track foray into dancefloor-inducing soundscapes and punchy prowess, oscillating between infectious up-tempo numbers, hypnotic bliss and chaotic noise.
Read MorePre Orders
The War On Drugs – Live Drugs Again
Due: 13 Dec
The second installment of the beloved Live Drugs series, featuring performances from The War on Drugs over the past three years of touring across the globe.
Floodlights – Underneath
DUE: 21 Mar
Naarm/Melbourne-based rock outfit Floodlights’ third album ‘Underneath’ paints a metamorphosis in motion, sweepingly exploring, at its core, what it means to be human.
Coming Soon
Lucinda Williams – Sings The Beatles From Abbey Road
Due: 6 Dec
UA Americana icon Lucinda Williams becomes the first major artist to actually record Beatles’ songs at London’s famed Abbey Road studios aside from the Fab Four themselves.
White Denim – 12
Due: 6 Dec
Texan alt-rockers White Denim return with ’12’, which is intricate, hi-tech and forward-facing, yet also somehow still of a piece with the questing ambition, rootsy swing and uplifting way with melody.
The National – Rome
Due: 13 Dec
Recorded live (without overdubs) in June 2024 at an architecturally stunning venue named for famed Italian film composer Ennio Morricone, ‘Rome’ is the definitive live document of The National.
Mogwai – The Bad Fire
Due: 24 Jan
Scottish noise-rockers return drawing inspiration from a series of tough personal moments that the band found themselves in following on from their chart-topping tenth album, ‘As The Love Continues’.
Patterson Hood – Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams
Due: 21 Feb
Drive-By Truckers’ frontman Patterson Hood’s first solo record in over a decade features guest appearances from Waxhatchee, Wednesday and Lydia Loveless.
Local Releases
Eyes Ninety – Neon Brown
Third album from lauded Brassie rockers ranges from stuttering garage surf-rock to high-energy New Wave-ish romps, with wonky synth interludes jammed out for your listening pleasure.
Read MoreThelma Plum – I’m Sorry, Now Say It Back
Iconic Gamilaraay artist Thelma Plum’s sophomore album ‘I’m Sorry, Now Say It Back’ explores themes of nostalgia, Australiana and coming of age with her rich and intimate storytelling.
Read MoreCloud Tangle – Dreaming Again
Much-loved Meanjin/Brisbane outfit Cloud Tangle, the nom de plume of Amber Ramsay, has just released her stunning third album ‘Dreaming Again’!
Read MoreCustard – Suburban Curtains
Beloved local indie rockers Custard return with a double-album full to the brim with top-class morsels of their quirky, summery aesthetic! Limited edition 2-LP coloured vinyl!
Read MoreThe Stress Of Leisure – It Goes Away With The Heat
Eighth album by Brisbane faux-wave legends is somewhat post-punk, somewhat faux-wave, and unsurprisingly dabbles on the edges of weirdo! Limited edition purple vinyl!
Read MoreNews & Blog
Black Friday Record Store Day 2024
FRI 29 NOV
This year Black Friday Record Store Day takes place on Friday 29 Nov and we have heaps of stuff coming in that you can only buy from brick and mortar indie record stores!
Karin Keays talks Masters Apprentices!
THUR 5 DEC @ 6PM
We’re delighted to be hosting Karin Keays – the wife of the late, great Jim Keays from Oz rock legends The Masters Apprentices – to discuss her new memoir ‘It’s Because I Love You’.
Belly locks horns with Ron and Humphrey from TISM!
Having prepared for this interview for over 35 years, Belly finally gets to interview TISM and gets in one question about their reunion and stunning new album ‘Death To Art’!
Read MoreBelly talks up Tropical Strength with Coxy from The Fauves!
Belly touches base with Andrew Cox from Melbourne indie rockers The Fauves about making one of the band’s best albums more than 35 years into their storied career!
Read MoreBelly and Dave Faulkner do ‘Stoneage Romeos!
Belly caught up with Hoodoo Gurus’ founding frontman Dave Faulkner to discuss the 40th anniversary of their seminal debut ‘Stoneage Romeos’!
Read MoreBelly talks ‘Suburban Curtains’ with the Custard gang!
Belly caught up with Dave and Glenn from local legends Custard about their amazing new double-album ‘Suburban Curtains’ and the elusive nature of the band’s laidback trademark sound!
Read MoreSherpa returns to Savannah!
Simon’s heading back north for the annual Savanna In The Round bash, the amazing festival held at Mareeba Rodeo Arena in the Cairns Hinterland!
Read MoreBelly chats ‘Black Betty’ with Spiderbait’s Kram!
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Spiderbait’s massive crossover hit with their cover of Leadbelly’s ‘Black Betty’, Belly sits down with Kram to dive deep into the fascinating back story!
Read MoreInstore Gigs Coming Up
The Stress Of Leisure hit the 4120!
SUN DEC 1 @ 3PM
To celebrate their stunning new album It Goes Away With The Heat, local faux wave pioneers The Stress Of Leisure will perform a free, all ages performance in the badlands of the 4120!
The Strike-Outs To Rock Stones Corner!
SAT 7 DEC @ 3PM
Sydney thrash-punk duo The Strike-Outs are hitting town to celebrate the release of their ferocious self-titled debut album, come and catch them destroy the 4120!
Velociraptor to rock Sonic Sherpa!
SAT 14 DEC @ 3PM
Party-starting local garage troupe Velociraptor are celebrating their stunning new album ‘Computer Future’ by cramming into Sherpa for a free, all ages gig!