Great Ocean Odes: Three records to spin this month

Get the rundown on the latest regional releases.

The Geelong, Bellarine, and Surf Coast music scene is turning things up to 11 yet again on the release front. The last couple of months have seen local legends drop singles, EP’s, and albums that continue to make us proud of the talent pool. As always, Chris Holland has his ear to the ground.

Chris Holland is the Music Director and Workday Presenter on Geelong and the Surf Coast’s K rock 95.5. He also hosts a weekly program dedicated to local musicians and gigs in the region. Catch Great Ocean Odes each Wednesday night from 7pm.

Here are a few local releases he’s been digging recently.

Hear the latest single and album releases here.

Will Gibb – Dreams Are Gone EP

Released: 1 April

Will was one of the winners of Festival of Sails Emerging Artists Stage in 2025. Since then he’s recorded his first single (2025’s Born The Wrong Age) and this April released his debut EP Dreams Are Gone. A charismatic storyteller with a nice folk/americana sound; he has a promising future.

Baraka The Kid – If Tomorrow Neva Comes

Released: 27 February

Fiston Baraka has created what feels like a cinematic experience with this album. Like a late night adventure but really sharing his heart, with deep insights and honesty. Allow yourself to swim in it.

Rose Miller – Hey Darlin’ EP

Released: 15 March

Rose is an exciting performer. Her voice has several gears and she uses them all powerfully on her debut EP, alongside the Rose Miller Band that all work together to make these four songs reach their full potential.

Keep up to date with Great Ocean Odes here.