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
Good Morning – The Accident
Melbourne-born indie rock trendsetters Good Morning’s eighth album ‘The Accident’ was constructed from jamming together during sessions in Greece, America and their hometown.
Read MoreThe Helicopters – Overdriver
The ninth album by Swedish rock legends The Hellacopters is typically rife with roaring guitars, brilliant leads and earth-shattering grooves. Limited edition brick red vinyl with bonus poster!
Read MoreKendrick Lamar – GNX
Kendrick Lamar’s new album ‘GNX’ is a testament to the singular craftmanship of one of the defining hip-hop artists of our time. Limited edition indie exclusive blue vinyl!
Read MoreCub Sport – Bats 2025 Reissue
Brisbane outfit Cub Sport’s 2017 second album ‘Bats’ is laden with catchy hooks and emotive grooves that get stuck in your head and move your feet. New reissue on limited edition sky blue vinyl with bonus 7″!
Read MoreFrenzee – What’s Wrong With Me
What’s Wrong With Me is the debut long player from Greece based, Australian born punk powerhouse siblings Frenzee! Limited edition slime green vinyl!
Read MoreStaff Picks
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings – Woodland
Woodland, a new album by the preeminent songwriting duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, cements the duo’s iconoclastic position at the forefront of acoustic music.
Read MoreWilco – A Ghost Is Born Reissue
Wilco’s 2004 fifth album was accurately described as “an eclectic array of dark ballads, upbeat pop songs, Krautrock chug, noise rock freakouts, and roots rock abandon”.
Read MoreMogwai – The Bad Fire
Scottish noise-rockers return drawing inspiration from a series of tough personal moments following on from their chart-topping tenth album, ‘As The Love Continues’. Limited edition 2-LP clear vinyl!
Read MoreWhite Denim – 12
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.
Read MoreThe Beasts – Ultimo (Deluxe Edition)
New (and sadly final) album by Oz rock legends The Beasts (formerly known as The Beasts Of Bourbon) comes on 2-LP with bonus live album ‘The Beasts Alive’! Limited edition red vinyl!
Read MorePre Orders
You Am I – Hi-Fi Way 30th Anniversary
Due: 28 Feb
Hi-Fi Way was the second album released by Australian alt-rock icons You Am I, one of the most critically acclaimed and influential Australian albums of all time. Limited edition blue vinyl!
Tape/Off – Fort Sensible
Due: 7 Mar
The third album Fort Sensible by Brisbane alt-rockers Tape/Off is defined by a cache of meticulously-crafted guitars, robust rhythms and socially-conscious lyrics. Limited edition blue vinyl!
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.
Ball Park Music – Like Love
Due: 4 Apr
Brisbane’s beloved indie outfit Ball Park Music return with their most intimate and reflective album yet, Like Love. Limited edition saffron coloured vinyl!
Black Country, New Road – Forever Howlong
Due: 4 Apr
Black Country, New Road’s new album is an ambitious, meticulously detailed record that includes everything from folk to prog via baroque pop and touches of alt-rock. Limited edition indie exclusive blue vinyl!
Coming Soon
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.
Craig Finn – Always Been
Due: 4 Apr
Always Been is the sixth solo album from Craig Finn, frontman for legendary Brooklyn bar band The Hold Steady, as an exciting next step for this prolific storyteller and songwriter.
Viagra Boys – Viagr Aboys
Due: 25 Apr
The sound of saxophones from on high, the splash of paint on canvas, the clang of the auctioneer’s gavel – the Viagra Boys have returned, and they’re ready to cash in.
Lana Del Rey – The Right Person Will Stay
Due: 21 May
It’s happening! Lana Del Rey to deliver the country album she’s long been hinting at in the form of new opus ‘The Right Person Will Stay’! Yee-haw!
The Smashing Pumpkins – ATUM
Due: 21 Apr
ATUM is a rock opera presented in three acts by inimitable American rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, telling an epic interplanetary story set in the not-too-distant future.
Local Releases
Glycereens – Gkycotherapy
Having honed their dirty bubblegum aesthetics and garage punk rock tones, locals Glycereens own a fuzzed-out sound that is both energetic and super catchy. Limited edition pink vinyl!
Read MoreEyes 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 MoreNews & Blog
THE WIGGLES GO COUNTRY! BONUS AUTOGRAPHED ART CARD!
OUT 7 MAR!
The Wiggles new country album features some of the genre’s biggest stars including Dolly Parton, Lainey Wilson, Orville Peck, Dasha and many more!!
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 MoreKarin 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’.
Instore Gigs Coming Up
The Mick Medew & Ursula 4 Instore!
SAT 8 MAR @ 3PM
Fresh from releasing rocking new album ‘In The Zone’, legendary local outfit The Mick Medew And Ursula 4 will be hitting Sonic Sherpa for a free, all ages set!