Husky do: Melbourne’s Husky plays Geelong this Friday.
By Cherie Donnellan
THE “ATMOSPHERIC sound” of Husky’s Northcote bungalow still comes through loud and clear on the Los Angeles remixing of debut album Forever So, according to the band’s lead singer.
Husky Gawenda said even the influence of the bungalow’s “DIY sound-proofing” remained intact.
“You get the feel of the sound and emotions of (my old bungalow). We felt at home there, comfortable, and I think it influenced the way the album came out.
“It really was a perfect first album for us, a perfect way to record.”
Husky plays Geelong’s Barwon Club this Friday night as part of a national and North American tour.
Husky recently became the first Australian band to sign with American label Sub Pop, which represented legendary groups like Nirvana and Soundgarden.
Gawenda said Husky had its first “Oh my god” moment when it won a Triple J Unearthed competition in 2011.
“I got the phone call and I was so excited when they said we’d won. I called the guys and everyone was shocked but so excited.
“I think that moment really started everything for us.”
Gawenda said the band had recently returned from a three-week tour playing its folk-indy songs in Germany.
“We played 18 shows in 17 different towns. We were playing for people who’d never heard of us but they were attentive and gracious.
“The venues were pretty full every night and audiences seemed to love the show. It was amazing.”
Gawenda said Husky now wanted to impress fans in its own country.
Gawenda, the band’s lyricist, said words were the basis of the band’s songs.
Many tracks developed from riffs until the lyrics took over, he said.
“Our songs dictate the way we develop our sound. Lyrics and melodies are really important to us.”
