Midnight Oil are more than just a rock ‘n’ roll band. Since forming on Sydney’s northern beaches in the punk era, this singular band has always both reflected and shaped the world around them. Defiant and uncompromising they have created some of Australia’s greatest rock anthems. After a 15 year hiatus, Midnight Oil reformed in 2017 for an unforgettable world tour involving 77 gigs in 16 countries. 2020 saw their collaborative mini-album ‘The Makarrata Project’ debut at #1 on the same weekend that long time bass player Bones Hillman sadly passed away. Recently the Oils announced that 2022 will see a New Album and Final Tour both aptly called “Resist”. The provocative lead single, “Rising Seas”, calls for “serious urgency” in addressing the climate crisis. While “Resist” will be the band’s last concert tour, the members remain open to recording new music in future and they will continue to support causes in which they believe.
How you Gadigal ?? Gadigal ppl are Dharug, bad enough Madden walking around say the same stuff when his parents are Tighe (Maitland) and your Davison's are Uralla. You dont count where you stand its your ancestors
Keep singing and talking for First Nations. It may take a generation but true justice will prevail. I married into the NC Cherokee Nation. Your message is spreading.
Vote NO ... can't enshrine racism into our constitution..that's going backwards sorry...we're all equal and besides this is a money and power grab ..wake up
NO TO THE VOICE NO TO APARTHEID Makarrata is the spearing of a wrongdoer in the thigh to prevent him from hunting and to make him walk with a limp. Truth telling is only one sided and is not the truth at all
Beautiful song beautifully sung, of the usual very high Oil's standard. Bones would love it, the whole thing, not just the end. The transition into Counting the Beat is perfect and adds hugely to what is already a gorgeous song and tribute.
I am your fan from Kyiv (Ukraine) since '87 when I first heard the album "Diesel & Dust", I turn to Peter Garrett write a "strong" composition about the horror of war brought by ruZZia to Ukraine... Thank you
Thought: protect people in their territories, then unite trade unions of all sort, because workers are the foundation of the world. I think all Spirits would agree : liberate the body and the mind can be and do. Freedom & justice is SINGING, TALKING, UNITE.
The truth is this will cost you a lot of tax to keep a few crooks rich ..albo and co are a bunch of snakes ...Aboriginals in poor communities won't benefit at all..the money is already getting ripped off ..you think it will change with the voice?? Bwahahaha yer sure
So powerful and so moving, with simple but so well chosen words! I A support from the Oils so needed for the Aboriginal people and Nation, that I always loved! In Europe, the Oils were known around their peak, like I guess in many places.. but now I realize they're so much than some of their hits! they're so important for 'Gadigal land' and for the whole world! Especially in the more and more troubled times we're entering.. They're real punks forever, and much more! And now with the 'Resist' album about the environmental crisis.. Another proof that's it's not only about music is the enduring engagement of the band, and especially Peter Garrett, who entered even the government! I'm buying your albums guys, and hope the world re-discovers you as well! Long life!
And so I think I will burst into tears every time I hear him sing that incredibly pure " country wide" backing / lead vocal in One Country. Grinners are Winners in this hot southern land, he kept it up. Beautiful man, who had a hard start, then lived his dreams. Perfect pop song with The Swingers, then perfect rock band career. Laconic, cheeky tough guy. Forever here now, always heard.
