Discover the Duality: Vermilion Records Vinyl Showcases Emerging Brisbane Musicians

Written by Madeleine Litchfield & Taj Gardner

Mark November 1st on your calendar for our record fair, in collaboration with Suitcase Records! At QUT’s very own Z9 block at Kelvin Grove campus, the day will be filled with performances from emerging musicians, giveaways, DJ sets, and food and beverages. Most importantly, it’s where you can get your hands on Vermilion Records’ first ever vinyl!  

Founded by Neil and Kathy Wilson, Suitcase Records is Brisbane's first pressing plant. They are dedicated to innovating both in artistry and sustainability of physical media to support the future of music. This release is a celebration of locality and emerging talent. 

Featuring one song from all nine of our dynamic musicians, side A of the vinyl exhibits a mellow, acoustic atmosphere, and side B serves more amplified tracks.  



The Acoustic Side: Unplugged and Intimate
 

Side A features the artists: Samichoux, Georgia Scarlett, milliepede, Ollie Schwerin and deni. It offers a variety of soft pop, jazz and folk but is consistent in the raw, unfiltered talent.  

In her review, Vermilion writer Samara Louise describes the listening experience of deni's featured track ‘slow down’ as ethereal, quoting: “if you would like to feel as if you have just been told by your grandmother that you are the princess of Genovia, this is the song for you.” 

Get ready for your main character moment with Georgia Scarlett’s ‘Cursive,’ or imagine setting off on a beach holiday to the sounds of Samichoux’s ‘My New Getaway.’ Whether you're writing your manuscript at your local café with Ollie Schwerin’s ‘if you knew’ or just soaking up some acoustic gems on a moody drive, there's a track for every scene. 





The Amplified Side: Electrified and Dynamic  
Lose sleep with side B, collated with all intent of pushing sound to the max. Listen to the artists FevaDreams and KAMI as well as the grungier The Graveyard Club and strayfold. Expect pulse and unrefined energy - showcasing not just the vocal and instrumental talent of our Vermilion prodigy, but also highlighting the artistry behind the production work. 

For a teaser, lead singer of The Graveyard Club, Aria Daniels, describes the band as “this group of dirtbag teenagers running around a graveyard, at odd hours, and they're just being shitheads.” If you want to recreate this scene, their featured track ‘Strictly Business’ is for you.  

Other side B tracks don’t fall short of playing your creative chords. The addition of strayfold’s debut single ‘heartstrings’ won’t fail to confuse you in the best way possible, making you feel like you exist in limbo. You may also picture yourself staring in your own angsty musical, with KAMI’s ‘RENDEZVOUS’, or catch a late-night burst of energy with FevaDreams’ ‘LOSE SLEEP’. 



Two Sides, One Vibe: Your Soundtrack for Every Mood 

This vinyl isn't just a playlist - it's a clash of vibes that somehow just works. It’s got something for every mood, and every taste, pulling together genres that make our artists tick. Whether you're feeling like something lowkey or ready to crank it up a notch, this compilation’s got you covered. Who knows, you might even find the song that you didn't know you needed?  

Purchase the vinyl from our merch shop