It took The Teskey Brothers a while to hit their stride, but once they did, years of hard work finally paid off.
Josh and Sam Teskey began playing in 2008 on the streets and at parties in their hometown of Melbourne, Australia. It took years of gaining traction from there, but a cult following was being built.
They have that old-school classic soul feeling. It’s the perfect kind of throwback with a modern twist.
They released their first album, Half Mile Harvest, in 2017 to massive success. It stands out so much in this modern era of music, like a breath of fresh ear. This album kind of washes over you and flows nicely. It’s so groovy and soulful. “Say You Do,” “Shiny Moon,” “Reason Why,” “I Get Up,” “Til the Sky Turns Black,” and honestly every song. This album fits together like a puzzle. It became the #1 indie album in Australia.
In 2019, Run Home Slow debuted at #2 on the ARIA charts. It follows in the path of their first album, with just as much soul. I think “So Caught Up” is such a phenomenal song. At the 2019 ARIA Music Awards, Run Home Slow won Best Blues and Roots album. They also won Best Group, and Sam won Engineer of the Year.
They released two live albums during the pandemic. Live at the Forum came out in 2020, and Live at Hammer Hall followed in 2021. They each featured a collection of songs from their two albums.
Late last year, band members Liam Gough (drums) and Brendon Love (bass) would be leaving the band, officially making The Teskey Brothers a duo.
Since then, they’ve released four singles in preparation for their third album, The Winding Way, which is set for release on June 16th. “This Will Be Our Year,” “Oceans of Emotions,” “Take My Heart,” and “London Bridge” are all worth checking out. The Winding Way is highly anticipated after the success of their other albums. I know I’m excited to hear it!
The Teskey Brothers are heard on Evolution on the regular, just another one of the various influences all over our station. There’s a little something for everyone.
If you’re a fan of their work, they’re coming to Vancouver this Summer as they tour North America to promote the album. Get your tickets now to see The Teskey Brothers on Friday, August 11 at Orpheum Theatre. It should be an unforgettable show!