ARIA Hall of Fame luminaries Crowded House have just returned with their upbeat single 'Oh Hi', produced by the band with Steven Schram (Paul Kelly, San Cisco).
'Oh Hi' is a friendly tune with colorful guitar spirals and a repeat-worthy chorus, as frontman Neil Finn promises: “I will not forget”. The tune has a deep connection to Neil's support of So They Can, an international non-profit organization focused on building schools in remote areas of Kenya and Tanzania. “I was inspired by children and thought about how much we need to let them learn and grow with safety and love.” Neil says. “Then we could learn from them. There are so many out of sight that can be great if you just give them a microphone and a light bulb.”
Listen to 'Oh Hi' – BELOW:
Beyond selling over 15 million records worldwide and winning 13 ARIA Awards, an MTV VMA and a BRIT Award, they have generated billions of streams, consistently sold out tours on multiple continents, achieved four ARIA #1 albums and have captivated audiences for nearly four decades. .
Originally founded by Neil Finn, Nick Seymour and the late Paul Hester, the group's 1986 self-titled debut went platinum, highlighted by iconic hits 'Something So Strong' and 'Don't Dream It's Over'. Speaking of the latter's impact, everyone from Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande to U2, among others, has covered it.
In 1996, the group performed a legendary performance before an audience of over 150,000 on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, beginning a hiatus that ended after Paul's death in 2005. This led to the albums 'Time on Earth' ( 2007). and 'Intriguer' (2010) before being inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2016 and returning to the Sydney Opera House for three unforgettable nights.
In 2018, Neil joined Fleetwood Mac as a full-time member, touring the globe on a massive world tour. Two years later, he and Nick led another era of Crowded House, accompanied by Mitchell Froom on keyboards and Neil's sons Liam and Elroy Finn. They aired their first feature film in eleven years, the unanimously acclaimed 'Dreamers Are Waiting' (2021). The album took home the ARIA award for 'Best Adult Contemporary Album' and the band embarked on a rousing world tour in support.
From joining his brother Tim in New Wave favorites Split Enz to leading Crowded House on his numerous solo efforts, Neil's varied body of work is connected by his ability to write meticulous, indelible melodies and impressionistic lyrics that demand multiple you listen It has earned him a devoted following around the world, an honor from the Order of the British Empire and his induction into the Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame.
As always, Crowded House continues to move forward with another chapter of their legacy anchored by more tours and new music.
INHABITED HOUSE LIVE IN THE UK
June 12 Eden Project, St Austell
June 15 Lincoln Castle, Lincoln
June 16 Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
June 17 Wasing Hill, Aldermaston
June 19 The Piece Hall, Halifax
June 20 Cardiff Castle
June 21 Isle of Wight Festival, Newport, Isle of Wight
June 23 Musgrave Park, Cork, Ireland
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