HILLSBOROUGH
Beata Maglai - Vocals/Keys/Percussion
Phil Usher - Vocals/Guitar/Harmonica
Robbie Zawada - Electric Bass
Luke Anderson - Drums
Since 2016, Hillsborough have been peddling their own brand of Alt-country/Blues at bars and festivals around Queensland. The culmination of years treading the boards at live music venues and festivals around the globe, Phil Usher and Beata Maglai have had t
he privilege of sharing the stage with a weird and wonderful kaleidoscope of artists - from The Dandy Warhols through to Tina Arena and a whole lot in between. The name Hillsborough was adopted as a tribute to a region in Western Queensland where Phil’s family have been living since the late 1800’s. Started initially as a side project to Brisbane’s Psych/Garage machine Sacred Shrines, the group has morphed from predominantly a solo project to a duo and then to a fully fledged band over the duration of recording their debut album. Carving out their own corner in the world of Alt-country and Americana, the band is completed with addition of Robbie Zawada (Electric Bass) and Luke Anderson (Drums) to help fully capture the sound of the record. Chief songwriter Phil Usher has had his work featured internationally on tv shows and movies, with songs featured on Gossip Girl, Dawson’s Creek, Bondi Rescue, Underbelly and more. With inspiration mined from a wide range of sources - from Outlaw Country to 60’s West Coast Psychedelia and beyond, Hillsborough’s nostalgic cowboy songs feature stripped back guitar wrangling, vintage keys and classic harmonies. Hillsborough released their debut single and video in February 2022 through label Heartsville Records, with the full album to be released on digital platforms, CD and vinyl on October 4th. Recorded by Dan James (Drawn From Bees) at BBC Studios and Matt Weatherall at Tym Guitar Studios in Brisbane, the album was expertly mixed by James Aparicio (Grinderman, Spiritualized) and Richie Belkner (Bertie Blackman, Lanie Lane). The singles and videos from the album have already garnered international attention, creating fevered anticipation with fans, radio and press for their debut record. Coming soon to a dive bar near you…
“This is one of the finest alt-country/Americana singles we’ve heard so far in 2022.” - Post To Wire
“With a sound that is so undeniably infectious and motivating, I think it’s safe to say that we’ll all be Comin’ Back (For You) to this single for the foreseeable future. (I only wish it was longer!) - WEAREWMX
“... there’s an epic, cinematic sweep to much of the material here. Comin’ Back For You is a precociously, confident debut.” The Australian
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