Strange River is an alt rock outfit based in Melbourne, Australia. Citing influences the likes of Coldplay, Hey Rosetta and Radiohead, as well as artists like Aussie favourites Ball Park Music and Didirri, the group explores a variety of styles, anchored by harmony and thoughtful songwriting.

Comprised of Nick Robinson, Jarrod Hambleton and siblings Ashleigh, Bradley & Cameron Monaco, Strange River create music which delivers heartfelt reflection framed alongside gliding piano, guitar and rich melodies.

The band released their debut EP ‘Grand Gestures’ in 2019, which saw them play shows across Melbourne, including at Hard Yards Music Festival, and after being re-shared by The Lumineers for their #ReharmonisedLumineers cover, Strange River kicked off 2021 by selling out their headline show at The Workers Club. They followed up their 2019 EP with two stand alone singles in 2021, ‘Derail’ and‘Epitaph’.

At the end of 2023, Strange River released the long awaited first single from their upcoming debut album ‘Call It Like It Is’, followed by a second single, ‘Costumes’, to start the new year. The exciting year continued with the release of ‘France’ and it’s music video, in collaboration with ‘French Cat Entertainment’, as well as ‘Start Again’.

With the final two singles off the record, ‘Vessels’ and ‘Callback now now out in the world, and the full album on the way in 2025, it’s shaping up to be a very exciting time for the band.

Keys, Vocals / Ashleigh Monaco

Guitar, Vocals / Bradley Monaco

Guitar, Keys, Vocals / Cam Monaco

Bass / Jarrod Hambleton

Drums / Nick Robinson