RedHook (band)

RedHook is an Australian rock band from Sydney, formed in 2017. The band consists of guitarist Craig Wilkinson, bassist Maverick Burnett, drummer Alex Powys and vocalist Emmy Mack. As of 2020 they have released seven singles, "Minute on Fire", "Turn Up the Stereotype", "Paralysed", "Only Bones", "Fake", "Dead Walk" and "Cure 4 Psycho".

RedHook
RedHook performing at Halloween Hysteria 2019
L to R; Craig Wilkinson, Alex Powys, Emmy Mack, Maverick Burnett
Background information
OriginSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres
Years active2017 (2017)–present
Websitewww.weareredhook.com
Members
  • Emmy Mack
  • Craig Wilkinson
  • Alex Powys
Past members
  • Dan McFeeters
  • Suburban
  • Maverick Burnett

History

Early years and debut singles (2017–present)

RedHook was formed in June 2017 by Emmy Mack on vocals and Suburban on bass guitar, they were both previously in the rock band Smokin' Mirrors, Craig Wilkinson was later recruited as their guitarist.[1] Suburban’s role in the band was later changed to just a studio and touring member, not appearing in any music videos or promotional art as he chose to focus on his solo career. They had been performing in small clubs across Sydney and at the time had not officially released any music.[2]

In June 2018 the following year, they released their debut single "Minute on Fire" to positive reviews across Australia's top national and community radio stations and music sites including Triple J, Triple M, FBi, Music Feeds and over 1.8 million streams.[2] After the success of their debut single, RedHook went on to play as a support band for popular Australian bands such as The Getaway Plan, Dream On, Dreamer, Stand Atlantic, Dear Seattle, Thornhill, and popular American nu-metal band Trapt.[2] Later that year, in December, RedHook joined the lineup for the inaugural Good Things festival in Sydney as a local support band.[3] Days after their performance at Good Things, RedHook released a music video for their sophomore single "Turn Up the Stereotype" that was released in October. The single also officially introduced new member, drummer Dan McFeeters. The music video was filmed inside a decommissioned slaughterhouse out in western Sydney, and also inside the band's bathroom shower. It shows Wilkinson and Mack as characters "sadboi" and "strngegrrl" respectively, being kidnapped by mad scientists and experimented on. Afterward they seem to shift from one genre of music to the next, going from goth to glam, emo, pop punk to indie among others.[1] In late-December, Dan begun having undisclosed health issues and was then out of action from touring, the band used stand-ins until a replacement was found.[4]

On 31 January 2019, it was announced that RedHook had signed onto New World Artists for bookings.[5] On 8 February, RedHook released their third single "Paralysed". Mack describing the song, said that "anyone who’s ever struggled with their mental health will understand the feeling that this song is about, probably all too well." The single was produced by Stevie Knight and Dave Petrovic, and mixed by Andrew Wade. RedHook later performed a 6-date tour as a supporting act for Hands Like Houses, Ocean Grove and Endless Heights in February. After the tour, Arborview drummer and backup vocalist Alex Powys joined RedHook as their new drummer. In June, studio and touring bassist Surburban left the band to pursue his solo career, Maverick Burnett was brought on to replace him. RedHook later went on to perform at Download Festival in the UK that month, marking their first international performance.[6] RedHook also went on to support Bad Wolves on their UK shows and then supported Three Days Grace in Europe later that month.[7] On 24 June, RedHook teased on their social media that a new single was in the making.[8] Their fourth single "Only Bones" was released on 5 July, alongside an accompanying music video. The music video contained footage of their recent Europe and UK tour.[9][10] On 23 July, "Only Bones" was added to full rotation on Triple J.[11] RedHook are also set to perform on their debut headline tour to promote "Only Bones" in August, their show locations excluded Brisbane.[12] To celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Guerrilla Radio" by Rage Against the Machine, RedHook covered the song and released a music video for it.[13] The band later performed at Halloween Hysteria 2019 on 25 October, after assuring their Brisbane fans they had not been forgotten.[14] On 26 November, RedHook previewed their new single "Fake" on Triple J's Good Nights segment with Bridgett Hustwaite, it was fully released on 29 November.[15] From 20–22 December, RedHook performed a launch tour for "Fake" while supporting Cog.[16]

From 23–25 January 2020 they supported The Amity Affliction on the New South Wales leg of their All My Friends Are Dead tour.[16] On 28 January, a music video for "Fake" was released.[17] RedHook were scheduled to play at Download Festival in March,[16] however due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Download Festival was cancelled and postponed until the following year.[18] Despite this, RedHook released their sixth single "Dead Walk" on 27 March.[19] In an interview with Hysteria Magazine, vocalist Emmy Mack teased an upcoming EP and revealed plans to record in April.[20] On 3 April, a music video for "Dead Walk" was released by Dreambound.[21]

Musical style

The band describe themselves as "screaming rap rock electro pop mutants", owing to their unusual combination of genres such as metalcore, electronica, and rap. Vocalist Emmy Mack and guitarist Craig Wilkinson work together to write the lyrics.[2][22] Their sound has been related to bands such as Bring Me the Horizon, Twenty One Pilots and Hands Like Houses from their "schizophrenic-style rapped vocals, bellowing screams and soaring clean vocals".[23]

Members
Current

Touring/Live

  • Ned Jankovic - bass (2019–present)

Former

  • Dan McFeeters – drums (2018)
  • Suburban – bass (2017–2019; touring and studio member only)[24]
  • Maverick Burnett – bass (2019–2020)

Timeline

Discography

Singles
Title Year Album
"Minute on Fire" 2018 non-album singles
"Turn Up the Stereotype"
"Paralysed" 2019
"Only Bones"
"Guerrilla Radio" (Rage Against the Machine cover)
"Fake"
"Dead Walk" 2020
"Cure 4 Psycho"

Music videos
Year Song Director
2018 "Minute on Fire" Emmy Mack

David Owen Blackley

"Turn Up the Stereotype"
2019 "Only Bones"
"Guerrilla Radio" (Rage Against the Machine cover)
2020 "Fake"
"Dead Walk" Emmy Mack

Peter O'Dowd

"Cure 4 Psycho" Emmy Mack

References
  1. Feeds, Music (10 December 2018). "PREMIERE: Good Things 2018 Act RedHook Go Goth, Emo, Pop-Punk & More In Fiery 'Turn Up The Stereotype' Video". Music Feeds. Retrieved 18 December 2018
  2. "RedHook" Australian Music Week. Retrieved 18 December 2018
  3. Writer, Staff (15 November 2018). "Good Things Festival Unveils Set Times & Local Supports". The Music. Retrieved 18 December 2018
  4. Sourced from personal messages from RedHook
  5. Eliezer, Christie (31 January 2019). "RedHook sign with New World Artists: "Nothing quite like them in Australia"". The Music Network. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  6. DC (8 February 2019). "Redhook – Unleash New Single 'Paralysed' & Announce Download UK Slot". Scenezine. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  7. Flashartmark (4 June 2019). "REDHOOK PLAY THIS YEARS DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL AND SUPPORTING BAD WOLVES IN THE UK & THREE DAYS GRACE IN EUROPE". Rock 'N' Load Mag. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  8. "RedHook - Reckon we might drop a new song soon... that cool?". Twitter. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  9. "RedHook - New Single ☠️Only Bones☠️ out July 5th". Facebook. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
  10. RedHook (3 July 2019). "RedHook - Only Bones (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  11. "RedHook - Gonna be hearing a bit more of our hangry tones..." Facebook. 23 July 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  12. Rose, Anna (5 July 2019). "REDHOOK // Nu-Metal, Nu Music, Nu Tour". Hysteria Mag. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  13. RedHook (10 October 2019). "RedHook - Guerrilla Radio (Rage Against The Machine Cover | OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 26 October 2019 – via YouTube.
  14. "RedHook - You didn't think we'd dog ya did ya Brissie? 🎃". Facebook. 14 July 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  15. "Fake - Single by RedHook". Apple Music. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  16. Bruce, Dave (30 November 2019). "RedHook Reveal Confronting New Single "Fake" Ahead Of Download Festival And Tour Dates With Cog And The Amity Affliction". Amnplify. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  17. RedHook (28 January 2020). "RedHook - Fake (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 16 February 2020 – via YouTube.
  18. Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (27 March 2020). "Download and Isle of Wight festivals cancelled due to coronavirus". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  19. "Dead Walk - Single by RedHook". Apple Music. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  20. Allen, Ciara (27 March 2020). "REDHOOK // Walk Us Down Their Path To Success". Hysteria Magazine. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  21. Dreambound (3 April 2020). "RedHook - Dead Walk (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 3 April 2020 – via YouTube.
  22. "RedHook - About". Facebook. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  23. Davino, Bianca (1 June 2018). "PREMIERE: RedHook bring Halsey meets post-hardcore energy with 'Minute On Fire'". Don't Bore Us. Retrieved 18 December 2018
  24. Mike (21 February 2018). "Suburban "It's Not What You Know, It's What You Can Prove" Single Exclusive". The Circle Pit. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
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