The Middle East

The Middle East are an Australian indie folk band that formed in Townsville, Queensland in 2005.

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Albums

2008 The Recordings of The Middle East

2011 I Want That You Are Always Happy

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Reviews / Live

Live Review: Explosions In The Sky, Aldous Harding, The Middle East: Spunk Records Finale @ Sydney Opera House

"Not everyone gets to do a lap of honour… So I just wanted to say thanks."

Features / Music

This Week’s Must-See Acts At VIVID Sydney: Arca, The Middle East, Hermitude & More

Australia’s biggest and most beautiful celebration of lights, music and ideas is underway with its epic 2024 season!

Industry / News

Spunk Records Call It A Day, Detail Farewell Shows

“I’ve had a wonderful, wonderful 25 years and had the opportunity to work with and/or meet most of my favourite artists.”

News / Music

The Middle East Announce Reunion, US Tour

These shows mark The Middle East's first concerts in four years and their first gigs outside Australia in 14 years.

Features / Music

The Middle East Were Never Going To Be Splendour's Mystery Act

Back doing things on their own terms, Lauren Baxter returns to 2011 with Jordan Ireland of The Middle East.

News / Music

The Middle East Announce One-off 2020 Aussie Headline Show

Ahead of their Brisbane Festival gig this Friday!

Reviews / Album

Album Review: The Middle East - 'I Want That You Are Always Happy'

Impressive debut album from this folk musical collective which evolves the sound pioneered in their EP.