King Stingray are a four piece Yolŋu surf-rock band from Yirrkala North-East Arnhem Land, Australia. Creating a genre of their own in Yolŋu surf-rock, the band merge ancient indigenous melodies with a fresh new sound.
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Scenestr (Australia)
July 4, 2023
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King Stingray's national 'That's Where I Wanna Be' tour arrived in Adelaide (30 June) with Hindley St Music Hall hosting their signature brand of eclectic Yolŋu surf rock – the band's niche but accurate genre, at which they sit proudly at the contemporary forefront.
While Melbourne had a long list of things to do including the F1 and football on Friday night, King Stingray at the bowl was where it was at! The All Ages performance was full of exciting sounds, including the two openers, George Alice and Gretta Ray.
King Stingray may have only been around for a couple of years, but in that time they’ve acquired a solid fan base. They wrapped up their national tour in Freo on the weekend, selling out two nights at Freo.