album · October 30, 2020
The Makarrata Project
Sony Music EntertainmentSee this day
rockalternativefolk rock
This 2020 release marked Midnight Oil's first new studio material in 15 years, offering a powerful statement on Indigenous rights and reconciliation.
- The album features collaborations with prominent Indigenous Australian artists including Peter Garrett, Kev Carmody, Jessica Mauboy, and Tasman Keith.
- "The Makarrata Project" was recorded and mixed at Golden Age Studios in Sydney, Australia.
- The album reached number 5 on the ARIA Charts in Australia and number 2 in New Zealand.
Midnight Oil are an Australian rock band known for their politically charged anthems and energetic live shows. "The Makarrata Project" was a return to recording after a 15-year hiatus, finding the band addressing contemporary Indigenous Australian issues.
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