BLUE MALLEE 'Pushing the boundaries of indie folk with Trad. influences and ambient soundscapes'
Short Bio
Blue Mallee are a multi folk duo fusing indie rock, ambient textures and traditional folk roots. Known for evocative storytelling, roaring vocals and rhythmic energy, their shows blend humour, heart and cinematic soundscapes. They’ve performed across NSW festivals and supported acts like The Black Sorrows, Ash Grunwald and Boo Seeka.
Long Bio
Blue Mallee are a genre-bending duo fusing indie rock, ambient textures and traditional folk roots. Evan and Niev push the boundaries of contemporary folk music with roaring vocals, evocative storytelling, and a generous dose of wit woven into their live performances.
With a loyal and growing fanbase, Blue Mallee have performed across NSW and at festivals including Bundanoon Folk Festival, Yass Irish & Celtic Festival, Tilba Festival, Culburra Beach Festival, Spirit Of The Land Festival and Uranquinty Folk Festival. They've shared the stage with acclaimed artists such as The Black Sorrows, Conrad Sewell, Ash Grunwald and Boo Seeka.
Their sound fashions cinematic alt-folk landscapes, blending dreamy ambient rock with poetic grit. Their live shows are part concert, part storytelling: humorous, heartfelt, sometimes educational, sometimes fictional.
After receiving a music grant, Blue Mallee released their debut record ‘Shout That Whisper/Questions Of Fear’ to wide critical acclaim.
Review by Peter Dickson - Director Hornsby-Ku-ring-gai Folk Club - 17 January 2025
“Blue Mallee consist of Evan and Niev, and appeared at HKFC for the first time. Blue Mallee are worth seeing. This pair are going places, beautifully crafted music and lyrics that evoke a sense of place which the music is set in. Evan’s singing is strong and nuanced to match the feeling imparted. Their stage presence, stories, songs and smiles demonstrated how much they enjoyed playing. We heard stories and songs about their travels in diverse places: Iceland, Ireland, Yass, Bomaderry, Austria and Maroota! These yielding songs such as GODAFOSS. The atmospheric introduction to this song made with guitar, synth and feedback loops. It was interesting to hear an Australian’s response to an Icelandic story, beautifully evoked by the song’s prelude. Evan’s huge effects pedal arrangement made it seem like he was conducting an orchestra with his foot. Punctuated by Niev’s bodhran it made for an evocative piece, infused with rhythms that made me want to dance. Acclaimed by the audience, who demanded an encore, Blue Mallee’s music is made for a bigger stage!”
