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
Paul 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 MoreSomething For Kate – Beautiful Sharks 25th Anniversary Edition
‘Beautiful Sharks’ – the beloved second album from Melbourne Oz rockers Something For Kate – has been reissued on limited edition silver vinyl for its 25th anniversary!
Read MoreThe Cure – Songs Of A Lost World
UK rock legends The Cure have released their first album in 16 years, Songs Of A Lost World! Limited edition retail exclusive marbled vinyl!
Read MoreConfidence Man – 3AM (LA LA LA)
Brisbane-born outfit Confidence Man’s third studio album takes the ideas of hedonism, ecstasy and losing yourself to the music and distills them into pure a-grade euphoria. Limited edition ‘glow in the dark’ coloured vinyl!
Read MoreStaff Picks
Chimers – Through Today
Due: 8 Nov
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!
King 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 MoreAmyl & The Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness
Third album from Melbourne pub-punks is about driving head first into the unknown, into this looming sketch of the future that feels terrible, but doesn’t even exist yet! Limited edition indie exclusive blue marbled vinyl!
Read MorePre Orders
The Saints – (I’m) Stranded Boxset
Due: 15 Nov
One of the greatest albums to ever come out of Brisbane – The Saints’ seminal 1977 debut ‘(I’m) Stranded’ – is getting the deluyxe 4-LP boxset treatment, laden with incredible bonus features!
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.
Coming Soon
Kim Deal – Nobody Loves You More
Due: 22 Nov
Nobody Loves You More is the debut solo album by the iconic Kim Deal in her incredible 40-year career!
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’.
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 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 MoreBelly and Tim Freedman talk ‘Love This City’!
To celebrate the 25th birthday of The Whitlams’ ‘Love This City’, Belly and Tim Freedman go deep into the success and backlash driving the oz classic.
Read MoreInstore Gigs Coming Up
Haters To Hit The 4120!
SAT 23 NOV @ 3PM
Brisbane/Sunshine Coast garage-punk trio Haters are dropping in to celebrate the vinyl release of their acclaimed and uplifting debut album ‘Non-Violent’!
Chimers & Kellie Lloyd instore!
SUN 24 NOV @ 2PM
Powerhouse Wollongong outfit Chimers in support of their amazing new second album ‘Through Today’, with support from local legend Kellie Lloyd in solo mode!
The Stress Of Leisure hit the 4120!
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!