Get To Know.

Formed in the crucible of Melbourne's underground in 2012, CHILD is a power blues trio that channels the primal fury of heavy rock through a deep, psychedelic, and soulful blues tradition. Often compared to heavy rock legends like Black Sabbath and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, CHILD creates a visceral musical experience that is both raw and artfully crafted.

For worshippers of the electric church

The band—composed of Mathias Northway on guitar and vocals, Rhys Kelly on bass, and Michael Lowe on drums and percussion—has carved out a formidable reputation for its explosive and immersive live performances. CHILD's live shows are revered as a pilgrimage for those who worship at what they call "the electric church," a space where music is a powerful and communal spiritual experience.

A potent sonic arsenal

In the studio, CHILD has meticulously built a potent sonic arsenal:

Self-Titled Debut (2014): A runaway success that introduced their unique and heavy brand of blues.
Blueside (2016): An expansion of their signature sound, exploring pure sonic expression grounded in the blues.
I (2018): A raw, live-to-tape EP that captures the boundless improvisational spirit of the band's stage presence.
Soul Murder (2023): Their latest album, hailed by fans and critics alike as the work of new-age blues masters, with one reviewer noting, "Child raising the bar once again, I'm not sure anyone is going to get even close to the heights they attain with this release".
Rebirth (COMING! 2026)

An intense passion for the blues

By consistently touring nationally and internationally, CHILD has become a fixture of the global stoner and heavy rock scenes. Yet, their roots remain firmly planted in Melbourne, a city they've honored with legendary residencies at venues like the iconic Cherry Bar. They possess an intense passion for the blues, viewing it not just as a genre but as a wellspring of emotion and a vehicle for sonic freedom.

For CHILD, every performance is a unique, spontaneous act—a reflection of their deep-seated belief in the power and freedom of music. They are perpetual sonic seekers, living for the road, the amps, and the soul-stirring intensity of their heavy blues odyssey

Mathias Northway - Guitar & Vocals — **Mathias Northway -** Guitar & Vocals

Michael Lowe - Drums & Percussion — **Michael Lowe -** Drums & Percussion

Rhys Kelly - Bass Guitar — **Rhys Kelly -** Bass Guitar

RELEASES

“Soul Murder”

Released 28/02/2023

  
    <a href="https://childtheband.bandcamp.com/album/soul-murder">Soul Murder by CHILD</a>
  

“I”

Released 14/03/2018

“I have referred to Child as “an inspiration” and “one of the best blues bands ever”. This latest EP solidifies those lofty accolades and firmly places Child among the pantheon [of] the greatest power trios of the modern era”.
Pat Harrington Electric Beard of Doom

Blueside

Released 01/12/2016

“For a band who draw so much on the blues, it would be easy to get sidetracked into genre tropes and to lose individual identity for the sake of executing a cookie-cutter sonic idea. Child avoid this with a fluidity that is their own and so come out of their second offering with even more momentum than they went into it. An important step, and one they inarguably take in a commanding forward direction.”
JJ Koczan The Obelisk

Child

Released 19/02/2014

“Don't know how many times I've said it before but surprises like Child's self-titled debut is something I want more of. It brings life to music and shakes my world around, making it fresh again. And it's so rewarding to hear bands that can actually make new music out of old styles in an era when most bands and artists goes for the safe route, i.e. fodder stuff or muzak.”
Håkan Nyman The Sludgelord