The Drones
Gareth Liddiard's band of ragged, furious punk blues, with long songs about Australian violence and history delivered in a cracked howl over guitars that threaten to fall apart.
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About The Drones
The Drones were started in Perth in 1997 by Gareth Liddiard and guitarist Rui Pereira, later relocating to Melbourne, with bassist Fiona Kitschin joining the line-up. Their 2005 album Wait Long by the River and the Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By won the first Australian Music Prize.
Havilah (2008) and I See Seaweed (2013) stretched their sound with piano and wider arrangements, and Feelin Kinda Free (2016) brought in drum machines and harsher electronics. Liddiard's lyrics are dense with characters, colonial history and dark humour. Liddiard and Kitschin went on to form Tropical Fuck Storm.
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What festivals is The Drones playing in 2027?
The Drones is booked at 1 festival we cover: Best Kept Secret 2027.
Is The Drones playing Best Kept Secret 2027?
Yes, The Drones is on the Best Kept Secret 2027 lineup, June 11–13, 2027 at Beekse Bergen, Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands.
What kind of music does The Drones play?
The Drones plays alternative.