The Audreys
Dusty, bittersweet roots music led by breathy vocals and the nostalgic hum of a melodica. Perfect for late-night reflection and slow-burning bluesy moods.
Dusty, bittersweet roots music led by breathy vocals and the nostalgic hum of a melodica. Perfect for late-night reflection and slow-burning bluesy moods.
The Audreys occupy that specific, hazy space between a smoky jazz club and a lonely country road. Their sound is anchored by Taasha Coates' distinctive vocals, which carry a breathy, intimate weight that feels like a secret shared in a crowded room. It is music that understands the beauty in the breakdown, utilizing organic textures like upright bass and lap steel to create a sense of timelessness.
What truly sets them apart is their instrumentation, particularly the prominent use of the melodica and ukulele in a blues context. This adds a whimsical, almost European folk quality to their gritty Australian roots foundation. The interplay between Tristan Goodall's restrained, tasteful guitar work and the rhythmic pulse of their arrangements creates a 'dusty' sonic profile that feels lived-in and authentic.
Start with their debut, Between Last Night and Us. It perfectly captures their ability to turn small-town stories into universal anthems of longing and resilience. It is the ideal gateway into their world of melodic melancholy and sophisticated roots-rock.
The Audreys are an Australian blues and roots band which formed in Adelaide, in 2004 by founding mainstay, Taasha Coates on lead vocals, melodica, harmonica and ukulele. They have released four studio albums, Between Last Night and Us (February 2006), When the Flood Comes (April 2008), Sometimes the Stars (October 2010) and 'Til My Tears Roll Away (March 2014). Founding guitarist, Tristan Goodall, died on 2 July 2022, aged 48, of an unspecified illness.
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