Shag Rock are an Australian indie-rock group formed in 2011.
History Shag Rock was formed in 2011, though according to the band themselves, began being "serious" in 2015. The group's name refers to a rock off North Stradbroke Island, where they went frequently growing up.
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. In 2025, "Champagne" from that EP was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
In 2016, Shag Rock released the singles "Roadtrip" and "Sunbleached Girl" ahead of their debut studio album Barefoot in February 2017.
In 2021, Tayla Young joined the group. 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 It was nominated for Queensland Album of the Year in 2022.
In July 2023, Shag Rock released "Zero G's"
Members List of group members:
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 Label: Airlock Records (AIRLOCK014) Formats: digital download, streaming Double Overhead Released: 9 July 2021 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 Label: Airlock Records (AIRLOCK02) Formats: CD digital download, streaming
Certified singles +List of singles, with year released year and certifications Title Year Certifications Album"Champagne" 2015ARIA: Gold Shag Rock "Sunbleached Girl" 2016ARIA: Platinum Barefoot
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