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Husky
OriginMelbourne, Australia
GenresIndie rock, alternative rock
Years active2008–present
LabelsSub Pop
MembersHusky Gawenda
Gideon Preiss
Past membersLuke Collins
Evan Tweedie
Websitewww.huskysongs.com

Husky is an indie folk band from Melbourne, Australia.

Husky won the Triple J Unearthed contest to play the Push Over Festival.[1] They have opened for bands such as Devendra Banhart, Gotye, Noah and the Whale, The Shins, City & Colour, Neil Young and Crazy Horse.[2]

In 2011, they became the first Australian band to be signed to Sub Pop records.[3] Husky Gawenda appeared on RocKwiz on 14 July 2012.

On March 25, 2013, Husky Gawenda won the bi-annual APRA award [4]

Discography

Singles

  • History's Door (2011)
  • I’m Not Coming Back (June 27, 2014)

Albums

Personnel

Husky Gawenda (vocals, guitar)
Gideon Preiss (keyboards, vocals)

Touring

  • Jules Pascoe (bass, guitar)
  • Aaron Light (drums, vocals)

Past Members

  • Luke Collins
  • Evan Tweedie

References

  1. ^ "Husky". Triple j Unearthed. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Husky supports Neil Young and Crazy Horse". Fastrelouder.com.au. 23 February 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Melbourne band Husky signed to Sub Pop". news.com.au. 18 February 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  4. ^ "Husky wins the bi-annual APRA premium". http://www.apra-amcos.com.au. Retrieved 25 March 2013. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ http://www.ripitup.com.au/music/article/husky-announce-new-album-tour#.VCFVePmSxqU