MILLY STRANGE celebrate the release of their debut album, with special guests dogworld and Talk Show.
Raised on a rich sonic diet of Johnny Cash, David Bowie, Tom Waits, and Martha Wainwright, Milly’s early influences evolved into a deep reverence for songwriters like PJ Harvey, Angel Olsen, Adrianne Lenker, and Sharon Van Etten. Her music thrives on contrasts - light and dark, past and present, beauty and unease.
Her debut album reveals these tensions in full, weaving sharp emotional honesty with symbolism, vivid imagery, and tender moments of introspection. “Writing these songs felt psychologically and emotionally necessary,” says Milly. “Each one helped me give form to a part of myself I wasn’t ready to confront in real life.”
Having captivated audiences in Melbourne’s underground, performing alongside The Slingers, Peter Bibby, Caitlin Harnett & the Pony Boys, Gena Rose Bruce and Sarah Mary Chadwick, as well as sold-out shows of her own the five-piece outfit is poised to cast the same spell on the Northcote Social Club stage.
Milly Strange delivers a stirring fusion of folk storytelling with the grit of alt-rock and grunge, crafting a sound that is both intimate and raw. Milly Strange grew up immersed in the sounds of Johnny Cash, David Bowie, Tom Waits, and Martha Wainwright - artists who shaped her deep appreciation for evocative songwriting. Drawing inspiration from PJ Harvey, Angel Olsen, Ora Cogan, Cat Power, Adrianne Lenker and Sharon Van Etten, Milly’s music thrives on contrasts - light and dark, past and present, beauty and unease. “I’ve always been drawn to the idea of dichotomy - sinking into the depths of dark emotions while finding a way to resurface,” Milly shares. “My songs are filled with symbolism, strong imagery, and references to the past. Writing them has felt like both a psychological and emotional necessity.” Having captivated audiences in Melbourne’s underground, performing alongside The Slingers, Peter Bibby, Caitlin Harnett & the Pony Boys, and Queenie, the five-piece outfit is poised to cast the same spell on international stages.