Latest Release
- 6 SEPT 2023
- 1 Song
- Up All Night · 2003
- Beautiful You · 2015
- Beautiful You · 2015
- Up All Night · 2003
- Beautiful You · 2015
- Beautiful You · 2015
- Sun Dirt Water · 2007
- Up All Night · 2003
- A Brief History... · 2004
- Up All Night · 2003
Albums
- 2017
- 2015
- 2011
- 2007
- 2000
- 1998
- 1996
Singles & EPs
- 2004
Live Albums
- 2004
Compilations
- 2003
About The Waifs
Formed in Western Australia in the early ’90s, The Waifs favour harmony-tinted Americana that encompasses dusky country, heartfelt folk and acoustic-driven roots rock. Sisters Donna Simpson and Vikki Thorn cut their teeth in pubs playing Bob Dylan and Everly Brothers covers. Guitarist Joshua Cunningham soon joined the duo, who changed their name from Colours to The Waifs, and the troupe moved to Melbourne and released a self-titled debut album in 1996. Two more full-lengths followed before the band’s 2003 ARIA-award-winning breakthrough, Up All Night, reached the Top 5 of the Australian charts and led to tour dates opening for Dylan. Since then, The Waifs have maintained a high profile in their home country thanks to hit singles (2004’s acoustic “Bridal Train”, 2007’s sinewy, bluesy “Sundirtwater”) and well-received albums, such as the 2017 release Ironbark.
- ORIGIN
- Albany, Australia
- FORMED
- août 1992
- GENRE
- Singer/Songwriter