Posted: 2023-03-01 08:45:00

We here at Double J named King Stingray's debut record the best album of 2022, and now it has been awarded the coveted 18th Australian Music Prize.

The self-titled King Stingray sees the North East Arnhem Land band pocketing $30,000 in prize money after being named the top pick of nine incredible 2022 releases by a panel comprised of over 30 music industry judges.

Guitarist and co-songwriter Roy Kellaway said the group were "unbelievably stoked" to win, jetting into Sydney Wednesday night to accept the AMP alongside bandmate Dimathaya Burarrwanga in a Sydney ceremony.,

"We had so much fun making this record and we just hope that listeners can hear the joy that we had making it, as well as feel the joy for themselves. It really means the world to us to hear people enjoying the album."

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Hailing from the remote community of Yirrkala, King Stingray effortlessly fuse Yolŋu manikay (traditional songlines) with fun, spirited rock music. And their debut album feels like an instant Australian classic.

Songs like road-tripping ode 'Let's Go', bush disco belter 'Milkumana', and playful anthem 'Camp Dog' are charged by a love of country and community and are sung in both English and Yolŋu Matha language.

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