King Stingray blend ancient indigenous melodies (Yolŋu Manikay) with surf, indie and funk influences to create their unique “Yolŋu surf-rock” sound which has captivated the nation.

Hailed as "one of the most exciting acts in the country today" (NME), King Stingray took out triple j's 'Unearthed Artist of the Year' J Award for 2021, NME Australia's 'Best New Act From Australia' and
Rolling Stone Australia's 'Best New Artist' award all before an album was released. Their much-anticipated debut LP ‘King Stingray’ dropped in August 2022, supported by a typically cheeky campaign encouraging fans to take #kingstingday off to celebrate the album’s release. The band was nominated for a whopping five ARIA Awards (including a win for the ‘Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist’). In 2023 the band won the ‘Australian Music Prize.’ A total of five singles from the album made it into triple j’s Hottest 100 making it the second most successful Aussie debuts in the history of the countdown.

With a hit debut album under their belt King stingray are back in the studio working on the second album the next single ‘Be Alright’ due for release soon.

NME AUSTRALIA - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Both a heartfelt tribute to their roots and a bold manifesto for a sprawling future"
ROLLING STONE - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Destined to be an instant classic."
THE GUARDIAN
"Most bands would be proud to have a collection like this on a greatest hits album."