Reviews

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!”

You never forget your first time hearing Blue Mallee. Their expressive voices and beautiful compositions sound both elegant and enchanting. Between their stage banter and storytelling, their music often deviates to keep you guessing but to lull you further in.

Blue Mallee is a nice dabble of alt country folk rock with finishes of ambient sounds and a grandeur that manages to feel epic yet intimate. Are you confused? Just go check them out!

Amy Armour - Synergetic Studios