RedHook
RedHook are an Australian rock band from Sydney, who formed in 2017. The band consists of lead vocalist Emmy Mack, guitarist Craig Wilkinson, drummer Alex Powys, and bassist Ned Jankovic. Their debut EP Bad Decisions was released on 23 April 2021. They released their debut studio album, Postcard from a Living Hell, in April 2023 and a second studio album, Mutation on 22 November 2024.
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| Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Website | www.weareredhook.com |
RedHook are an Australian rock band from Sydney, who formed in 2017. The band consists of lead vocalist Emmy Mack, guitarist Craig Wilkinson, drummer Alex Powys, and bassist Ned Jankovic.
Their debut EP Bad Decisions was released on 23 April 2021. They released their debut studio album, Postcard from a Living Hell, in April 2023 and a second studio album, Mutation on 22 November 2024.
History
[edit]2017–2020: Early years and debut singles
[edit]RedHook was formed in June 2017 by Emmy Mack on vocals and Matt Coleman (performing as Suburban) on bass guitar, they were both previously in the rock band Smokin' Mirrors, Craig Wilkinson was later recruited as their guitarist.[1] Coleman'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. 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 to 22 December, RedHook performed a launch tour for "Fake" while supporting Cog.[16] Sometime after the release of "Fake", bassist Maverick Burnett exited the band for unknown reasons, reducing it to a trio again.
On 28 December, an episode of the Life Is Peachy Podcast[17] was released featuring Emmy Mack. The extensive interview went over Mack's position singing for RedHook, the role music has played throughout her life and towards the singers mental health, connecting with fans around the world and the bands music video back catalogue and collaborations with Her Name Is Murder Productions.[18]
From 23 to 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.[19] 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.[20] Despite this, RedHook released their sixth single "Dead Walk" on 27 March.[21] On 3 April, a music video for "Dead Walk" was released by Dreambound.[22]
2020–2021: Bad Decisions
[edit]In an interview with Hysteria Magazine in March 2020 vocalist Emmy Mack teased an upcoming EP and revealed plans to record in April.[23] On 13 November, they released their next single "Cure 4 Psycho" which Mack described as "written from the perspective of a survivor raising a defiant middle-finger to her would-be killer."[24]
On 12 February 2021, RedHook released the single "Bad Decisions" and also announced their upcoming EP of the same name. The single features gang vocals from their band friends; Yours Truly, The Dead Love, Grenade Jumper, Fangz, Down For Tomorrow, and The Last Martyr.[25] A music video for "Bad Decisions" was released on 5 March.[26] The EP Bad Decisions was announced with a release date of 23 April. Their previous single "Cure 4 Psycho" will also appear on the EP. A six-leg Bad Decisions EP tour was also announced lasting from 30 April until 15 May.[27] On 22 April, RedHook released the single "Kamikaze" featuring guest vocals from Will King of Windwaker. The track premiered early on Triple J's Short.Fast.Loud segment the night before. The EP was then officially released the following day as planned.[28] A new single, "Sentimental Surgery" was released on 24 September alongside an accompanying music video.[29]
2022–2023: Postcard from a Living Hell
[edit]On 21 January 2022, RedHook released the single "Low Budget Horror" alongside a lyric video. It was the first single to feature bassist Ned Jankovic as a full fledged member of the band. The single takes aim at online bullies.[30]
On 20 May 2022, RedHook's single "Jabberwocky" was released. Its message stands with sexual assault survivors, written by Mack herself based on an experience she had.[31] RedHook are scheduled to appear at Good Things festival in December, announced as part of the permanent line-up. As opposed to their appearance at Good Things 2018, wherein they only played as a local act for the Sydney show.[32] On 20 September, RedHook released the single "Say" based on Mack's experiences with sexism in the industry.[33]
On 22 November 2022, Redhook released the single "Soju" featuring vocals by Sly Withers frontman Jono Mata, alongside an accompanying music video. They also announced the forthcoming release of their debut studio album, Postcard from a Living Hell, released on 21 April 2023.[34]
2023–present: Mutation
[edit]In November 2023, RedHook released "Tourist".[35]
On 23 August 2024, RedHook announced their upcoming second studio album, Mutation.[36] It was released on 22 November 2024. It peaked at number 15 on the ARIA charts; their first to enter the top 100.[37]
Musical style
[edit]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][38] 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".[39]
Members
[edit]Current
- Emmy Mack – lead vocals (2017–present)
- Craig Wilkinson – guitars, programming (2017–present)
- Alex Powys – drums (2019–present)
- Ned Jankovic – bass (2019–present)
Former
- Dan McFeeters – drums (2018)
- Matt Coleman – bass (2017–2019; touring and studio member only)[40]
- Maverick Burnett – bass (2019)
Timeline
[edit]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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| AUS | ||
| Postcard from a Living Hell | [A] | |
| Mutation |
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15 |
Extended plays
[edit]| Title | EP details |
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| Bad Decisions |
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Notes
[edit]- ^ Postcard from a Living Hell did not enter the ARIA Top 50 Album Chart, but peaked at number 10 on the Australian Artists Album Chart.[41]
Awards and nominations
[edit]ARIA Music Awards
[edit]The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony held by the Australian Recording Industry Association. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mutation | Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album | Nominated | [43] |
AIR Awards
[edit]The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Bad Decisions | Best Independent Punk Album or EP | Nominated | [44][45] |
| 2024 | Postcard from a Living Hell | Best Independent Heavy Album or EP | Nominated | [46] |
| 2025 | Mutation | Best Independent Heavy Album or EP | Nominated | [47] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "PREMIERE: Good Things 2018 Act RedHook Go Goth, Emo, Pop-Punk & More In Fiery 'Turn Up The Stereotype' Video". Music Feeds. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2018
- ^ a b c "RedHook". Australian Music Week. Archived from the original on 18 December 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- ^ Staff Writer (15 November 2018). "Good Things Festival Unveils Set Times & Local Supports". The Music. Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- ^ Sourced from personal messages from RedHook
- ^ Eliezer, Christie (31 January 2019). "RedHook sign with New World Artists: "Nothing quite like them in Australia"". The Music Network. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ DC (8 February 2019). "Redhook – Unleash New Single 'Paralysed' & Announce Download UK Slot". Scenezine. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "RedHook – Reckon we might drop a new song soon... that cool?". Twitter. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ "RedHook – New Single ☠️Only Bones☠️ out July 5th". Facebook. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ RedHook (3 July 2019). "RedHook – Only Bones (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". YouTube. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- ^ "RedHook – Gonna be hearing a bit more of our hangry tones..." Facebook. 23 July 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ Rose, Anna (5 July 2019). "REDHOOK // Nu-Metal, Nu Music, Nu Tour". Hysteria Mag. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- ^ RedHook (10 October 2019). "RedHook – Guerrilla Radio (Rage Against The Machine Cover | OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 26 October 2019 – via YouTube.
- ^ "RedHook – You didn't think we'd dog ya did ya Brissie? 🎃". Facebook. 14 July 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Fake – Single by RedHook". Apple Music. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ Mack, Emmy (1 December 2021). "Derrick Green Chats His Favourite Sepultura Album In New Podcast From Top Aussie Metal Videographer". Music Feeds. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Life Is Peachy Podcast Episode 3 with Emmy Mack (RedHook)". Facebook. 7 January 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ RedHook (28 January 2020). "RedHook – Fake (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 16 February 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (27 March 2020). "Download and Isle of Wight festivals cancelled due to coronavirus". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "Dead Walk – Single by RedHook". Apple Music. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ Dreambound (3 April 2020). "RedHook – Dead Walk (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 3 April 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ Allen, Ciara (27 March 2020). "REDHOOK // Walk Us Down Their Path To Success". Hysteria Magazine. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- ^ Redrup, Zach (13 November 2020). "NEWS: Redhook drop new song, 'Cure 4 Psycho'!". DEAD PRESS! | It's more than "just music" to us. Dead Press. Archived from the original on 13 November 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ Flashartmark (12 February 2021). "REDHOOK – Unleash new single and announce debut EP 'Bad Decisions'". Rock N Load Mag. Archived from the original on 12 February 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ RedHook (5 March 2021). "RedHook – Bad Decisions (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 6 March 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ English, Laura (12 February 2021). "Sydney's RedHook Unleash Huge Emo Anthem 'Bad Decisions', Announce Debut EP & Headline Tour". Music Feeds. Archived from the original on 12 February 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ Issa, Chanel (22 April 2021). "PREMIERE: REDHOOK // Drop New Single 'Kamikaze'". Hysteria. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ Robinson, Ellie (24 September 2021). "RedHook embrace their emo side on new single 'Sentimental Surgery'". NME. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ Robinson, Ellie (21 January 2022). "RedHook take aim at online bullies on raging new single 'Low Budget Horror'". NME. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ Robinson, Ellie (20 May 2022). "RedHook tackle sexual assault on raw new single 'Jabberwocky'". NME. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ Mack, Emmy (14 December 2021). "Punks Rejoice! Good Things Festival Announces 2022 Return With "Biggest Lineup Yet"". Music Feeds. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- ^ Han, John (20 September 2022). "Redhook Release New Single 'SAY'". Edge of the Crowd. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ a b "RedHook announce debut album 'Postcard From A Living Hell' with Sly Withers-assisted single 'Soju'". NME. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "Redhook Return With Explosive New Jam "Tourist"". Wall of Sound. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ Lochrie, Conor (23 August 2024). "RedHook's Second Album Was Made for 'the Misfits, the Outliers, the Weirdos'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Kendrick wins another battle". ARIA. 29 November 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "RedHook – About". Facebook. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "ARIA AUSTRALIAN ARTIST ALBUMS CHART" (PDF). ARIA. 1 May 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "RedHook's Second Album Was Made for 'the Misfits, the Outliers, the Weirdos'". Rolling Stone Australia. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Award nominations 2025: Ninajirachi, Dom Dolla, Amyl & The Sniffers lead the pack". Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ^ "Nominees Announced For AIR Independent Music Awards 2022". musicfeeds. 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ Tyler Jenke (5 August 2022). "Genesis Owusu Wins Big At The 2022 AIR Awards". MusicFeeds. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More". The Music. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
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