Husky (band)

Husky is an indie folk band from Melbourne, Australia.

For other uses, see Husky.
Husky
OriginMelbourne, Australia
GenresIndie rock, indie folk[1]
Years active2008–present
LabelsSub Pop
Websitewww.huskysongs.com
MembersHusky Gawenda
Gideon Preiss
Holly Thomas
Jules Pascoe

Husky won the Triple J Unearthed contest to play the Push Over Festival.[2] They have opened for bands such as Neil Young, Devendra Banhart, Gotye, The Shins.[3]

In 2011, they became the first Australian band to be signed to Sub Pop records.[4] Husky Gawenda appeared on RocKwiz on 14 July 2012.

On 25 March 2013, Husky Gawenda won the bi-annual APRA award [5]

In 2014 Husky Gawenda won first prize for the Vanda and Young International Song Writing Competition for song 'Saint Joan'

Late 2016, Husky announced the release of an upcoming third record for 2017 which also marks the duo’s return to their home country after some time spent in Berlin. The first single "Late Night Store" was released in November 2016 and a video was premiered at the same period on HighClouds.[6]

In June 2017 the band released their third Album "Punchbuzz" and in October they released the EP "Bedroom Recordings".[7]

Discography

Albums
  • Forever So (10 July 2012)
  • Ruckers Hill (17 October 2014)[8]
  • Punchbuzz (3 June 2017)
  • Stardust Blues (10 August 2020)

EPs
  • Bedroom Recordings (20 October 2017)

Singles
  • History's Door" (2011)
  • I'm Not Coming Back" (27 June 2014)
  • Late Night Store" (4 November 2016)

References
  1. Jennings, James. "Husky Boldly Go Space-Pop on New LP". Rolling Stone Australia. Paper Riot Pty. Archived from the original on 14 June 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  2. "Husky". Triple j Unearthed. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  3. "Husky supports Neil Young and Crazy Horse". Fastrelouder.com.au. 23 February 2012. Archived from the original on 25 February 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
  4. "Melbourne band Husky signed to Sub Pop". news.com.au. 18 February 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  5. "Husky wins the bi-annual APRA premium". apra-amcos.com.au. Archived from the original on 25 June 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  6. "Aussie duo Husky share visuals for the poetic "Late Night Store"". HighClouds. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  7. "Husky – Bedroom Recordings". mushroompromotions. Archived from the original on 17 January 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  8. http://www.ripitup.com.au/music/article/husky-announce-new-album-tour#.VCFVePmSxqU%5B%5D
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