The Teskey Brothers: Soulful Blues-Rock from Australia
The Teskey Brothers are an Australian blues-rock and soul band known for their raw, vintage sound centered on the emotive vocals of Josh Teskey. Hailing from Warrandyte, Victoria, the band achieved a major commercial milestone when their second album, Run Home Slow, debuted at number two on the ARIA Albums Chart in 2019.
Early career
Brothers Josh (vocals) and Sam Teskey (guitar) formed the band with bassist Brendon Love and drummer Liam Gough in 2008. They spent years honing their craft in the pubs and small venues of Melbourne, developing a deeply authentic sound inspired by 1960s Stax records and classic rock. Their independent debut album, Half Mile Harvest, was recorded in Sam's home studio and released in 2017.
Breakthrough
The band's breakthrough to mainstream success came with their 2019 sophomore album, Run Home Slow. Released on the Ivy League Records label, the album was a critical and commercial smash, earning double platinum certification in Australia. This success was cemented by winning three ARIA Awards in 2019, including Best Group and Best Blues & Roots Album.
Key tracks
Pain and Misery — This raw, bluesy track from Half Mile Harvest became an early fan favorite and a staple of their live set.
Hold Me — A soaring soul ballad that showcased Josh Teskey's powerful, Otis Redding-inspired vocals and became a key track on Run Home Slow.
Rain — This melancholic and beautifully arranged song demonstrated the band's growing studio sophistication and songwriting depth.
Man of the Universe — A psychedelic-tinged rock track that highlighted the band's ability to expand their classic soul foundations.
I'm Leaving — Featured on their 2021 live album Live at the Forum, this song captures the intense, gospel-tinged energy of their celebrated concerts.
Following their breakthrough, The Teskey Brothers collaborated with artists like Australian singer-songwriter Mia Wray and released the live album Live at the Forum in 2021. Their third studio album, The Winding Way, arrived in 2023, exploring more layered production while maintaining their core soul and blues ethos. The band has built a formidable international following through extensive touring.
Fans of The Teskey Brothers' heartfelt soul and blues-rock may also enjoy The Black Keys for their modern take on raw blues grooves. St. Paul and The Broken Bones deliver a similarly powerful, brass-driven soul revival. The gritty Australian rock spirit can be found in The Living End, while Allen Stone offers a contemporary soul vocal style with classic influences.
The Teskey Brothers' authentic sound has earned them regular rotation on a variety of radio formats, from dedicated blues and roots stations to mainstream classic rock FM stations and independent music radio stations that champion soulful, guitar-driven music.
Listeners can discover the rich, soulful catalog of The Teskey Brothers on the blues-rock and classic rock radio stations featured on onairium.com, where their music is regularly broadcast to audiences worldwide.
