“Hugs play their last ever show tonight, the event a damn shame but the set a glorious triumph. A fabulous, fabulous band, and I’ll miss them greatly. Hugs forever.” Gallery Listen
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Hugs @ Petersham Bowlo, 25th May
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Hugs – Re-Animator
“There’s so much muscle in this music, yet so much sadness rippling through it. It’s basically one more masterclass in intensity from Hugs, soaring high on wings that nonetheless carry the weight of the world along with them 🪽”
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Hugs – In Bones
“Hugs have released a series of near-perfect tracks over recent months, culminating in a near-perfect EP. It’s inventive, it’s wide-ranging, and it’s intricate, enough to set the heart racing as well as the head banging 💓”
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Hugs – Title Jr.
“High tension and complexity is Hugs’ signature dish, but their trick is to make it as accessible and welcoming as fresh soup. Once again, this is a track to happily gulp down, their sleight-of-hand ensuring you still get all the nourishment you need 😋”
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Hugs – So Far Down
“Hugs are to be placed squarely on the top shelf of Australian guitar bands, inventive and technical but with a raw and very human core 🦾”
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Hugs @ HiWay, 3rd Jul
“Hugs’ musical t-shirt bulges with muscle in all the right places, enough to make you slightly intimidated, but also quietly impressed. As well as some absolutely ginormous sounding songs, they have the sense to balance the racket with some outrageous moments of intricate and delicate guitar work. It’s a pleasure to watch, despite the sneaking […]
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Hugs @ Kelly’s On King, 1st May
“Hugs have a rare ability to both walk with purpose while also knowing *just* when to lose their temper. Controlled sound is jostled by hair-shaking crazy, and somehow it all just gets along. Balanced, but only barely, and in all the best ways.” Gallery Learn More Facebook | Instagram