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
Tyler, The Creator – Chromakopia
The 8th studio album from US rap legend Tyler,The Creator blends different genres like hip-hop, jazz, and soul, evocative of previous releases Flower Boy (2017) and Igor (2019). Limited edition 2-LP white vinyl!
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Bernard Fanning – Tea & Sympathy 20th Anniversary Reissue
2-LP reissue of chart-topping 2005 solo debut by Powderfinger frontman contains full disc os b-sides and bonus tracks! Limited edition 2-LP transparent brew-toned vinyl!
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Spiderbait – The Unfinished Spanish Galleon Of Finley Lake 30th Anniversary
30 years ago Spiderbaits beloved second album helped them jump from the alternative realms into the mainstream! Limited edition powder blue vinyl!
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Paul Dempsey – Shotgun Karaoke Vol II
The second covers collection from SFK frontman is raw, intimate, and refreshingly imperfect in all the right ways. Limited edition ‘RedRum’ Red Vinyl!
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Hoodoo Gurus – Mars Needs Guitars! 40th Anniversary Reissue
In 1985 Hoodoo Gurus second album established them as bona fide Oz rock legends! Limited 2-LP picture disc!
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Paul Kelly – Seventy
The latest from Oz rock legend Paul Kelly reaffirms why we need stories most when the world feels uncertain – a deeply human album from Australia’s master storyteller.
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Jeff Tweedy – Twilight Override
Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy’s fifth solo album, Twilight Override, is a 3-LP collection, showcasing his signature blend of wit, insight, and whimsy.
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Bruce Springsteen – Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition
The Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition 4-LP/1 DVD boxset examines the groundswell of inspiration that shaped his acoustic masterpiece and its haunting themes.
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Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission – GoComeBack
Stunning new album from Oz rock legend Mick Thomas and his crack band, a stirring collection of stories, journeys, and homecomings!
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Possible Humans – Standing Around Alive
The long-awaited follow-up to the Melbourne indie-rock quintet’s amazing 2019 second album ‘Everybody Split’ contains everything that made that record special and more!
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The Smith Street Band – Once I Was Wild
Due: 7 Nov
The Smith Street Band return with their highly anticipated seventh album, once more combining raucous punk spirit with raw emotional storytelling. Limited edition indie exclusive orange vinyl!
Powderfinger – Odyssey Number Five 25th Anniversary Reissue
Due: 14 Nov
To celebrate its 25th birthday Brassie rock legends Powderfinger are reissuing their beloved fourth album! Limited edition ultra clear vinyl!
You Am I – The Dollop & The Wallop: The Best Of You Am I
Due: 14 Nov
New You Am I ‘best of’ collection features a new title, new artwork and an updated track listing including a selection of tracks from their most recent albums. Limited edition 2-LP splatter vinyl!
The Gorillaz – The Mountain
Due: 20 Mar ’26
Gorillaz new album The Mountain expands the band’s sonic horizons through global collaborations and multilingual storytelling. Limited edition 2-LP yellow vinyl!
Coming Soon
Neko Case – Neon Grey Midnight Green
Due: 26 Sep
As if cosmically enacted, US Americana chanteuse Neko Case breaks to the surface once again with the new album Neon Grey Midnight Green and reminds listeners that she is one of our greatest living songwriters
Guided By Voices – Thick, Rich & Delicious
Due: 31 Oct
The 42nd album by Dayton, Ohio indie rock pioneers Guided By Voices overflows with hooks. It plays through front-to-back like a power pop classic, but don’t misconstrue pop for soft.
Hatchie – Liquorice
Due: 7 Nov
Third album from Brisbane indie pop dreamweaver Hatchie is as vivid and intoxicating as its title suggests, capturing love’s fleeting highs and devastating lows with unflinching honesty.
Dry Cleaning – Secret Love
Due: 9 Jan ’26
Third album from venerated UK indie rock outfit Dry Cleaning finds the four-piece take their place in rock’s avant garde.
Rob Zombie – The Great Satan
Due: 26 Feb ’26
After four years, Rob Zombie is back with new music as he goes back to his Hellbilly roots with his latest record, The Great Satan!
Local Releases
Worm Girlz – Worm Girlz
Meanjin alt-rock quintet Worm Girlz deliver their searingly witty and sharply authentic self-titled debut, Worm Girlz! Limited edition clear splatter vinyl!
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BANFF – Bleed Out
Long-awaited debut album ‘Bleed Out’ from Brisbane singer-songwriter Ben Forbes (aka BANFF), top-notch heart-on-sleeve atmospheric indie-pop. Limited edition red vinyl!
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Various Artists – Gazed and Bemused: Hazy Sounds From The Meanjin Underground
Amazing vinyl Brisbane shoegaze album curated by 4000 Records, featuring Relay Tapes, Ultra Material, Deafcult, The Double Happiness, Ghostmutt, Ancient Channels and more! Limited edition pink/blue vinyl!
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Budd – Ovit Reissue
First vinyl pressing classic 1996 EP by Brisbane legends Budd, who mastered the thrilling sounds of grunge, stoner rock, punk, and hard rock. Limited edition silver vinyl!
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Platonic Sex – Face To The Flywire
Face To The Flywire – the debut studio LP by Brisbane alt-rockers Platonic Sex – is the product of a coming-of-age that unfolds within the natural poetry of Queensland.
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Screamfeeder & Tape/Off United!
Two of our fave ever Brisbands, Screamfeeder and Tape/Off, are joining forces at The Cave inn, and we’re presenting! Woot!
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Belly vs D-Mac Polaroids Talkathon!
Belly was fortunate to chat with Dave McCormack about his wonderful new album with Sydney outfit The Polaroids!
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Talking 16 Lovers Lane with The Go-Bs!
Belly caught up with Lindy Morrison and Amanda Brown from local indie-pop legends The Go-BEtweens about their return to 16 Lovers Lane!
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4ZZZ Is Turning 50!
To celebrate 50 years of community radio legends 4ZZZ Belly spoke to a number of past and present key figures to share their stories!
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The Bamboos Turn 25!
Belly caught up with The Bamboos’ musical and spiritual leader Lance Ferguson to chat about the band’s 25th birthday!
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Top 10 Mick Thomas Covers
To celebrate the release of the new Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission EP ‘First Step In A Homeward Direction’, Belly looks back at 40 years of Mick taking other people’s songs and making them his own.
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Belly and Ben Lee talk AITNA!
As he prepares to revisit his smash hit fifth album ‘Awake Is The New Sleep’ for its 20th birthday, Ben Lee discusses the importance of wilderness years in any career arc and how it’s imperative to keep on swinging for the rooftops.
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Stone Corner Festival ’25 Approaching!
SAT 4 MAY
The most wonderful annual free event Stones Corner Festival returns again in 2025, turning the 4120 into one massive entertainment precinct! Did we mention its completely free?
Instore Gigs Coming Up
Wade Forster Instore!
SAT 8 NOV @ 2PM
Everybody’s favourite rodeo cowboy turned Oz country star Wade Forster is hitting Brisbane as part of his national The Dying Breed tour, and whilst here will visit Sonic Sherpa for a free, all ages set and signing!
Egoism Hit Sonic Sherpa!
SAT 15 NOV @ 2PM
Sydney’s rising dream pop emo trio EGOISM release their newly reworked (Trust Me) double singles and celebrate with their inaugural instore!
James Blundell ‘Patience Wins’ Instore!
THUR 13 NOV @ 6PM
Oz country legend James Blundell marks his long-awaited return with his 15th studio album, Patience Wins, and is celebrating with an exclusive intimate instore in Stones Corner!
