Middle Kids by Middle Kids

As comfy and dependable as a pair of work boots, Sydney’s Middle Kids make unfussy indie that scales heights. Credit the band’s penchant for hooks, an obsession with sound perfection (the pedal steel sends “Edge of Town” into orbit), and Hannah Joy’s sturdy voice.

Australian three-piece Middle Kids first came to public attention with the release of their debut single "Edge Of Town" in May last year. Sir Elton John declared himself a fan, Triple J placed the song on high rotation, and across North America the track received significant radio support on over 30 AAA/Alt stations. To date, ‘Edge Of Town’ has accumulated more than 3 million streams on Spotify. Not bad for a band that, when they recorded the single, hadn’t played a single show. Now, Middle Kids have shows in Australia, America, and Europe under their belt; and they’re preparing for a major tour across the US with Cold War Kids, with headline shows and a stop at SXSW also plotted - big achievements for a band that is destined for so many more, starting with the release of their debut EP, out February 17 on Domino.

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6.5 / 10

Australian trio Middle Kids blazed out of the gates with debut single, "Edge of Town," which ticked up millions of streams before the band had even played a show.