Mulga Bore Hard Rock are a band born of contradictions—rooted in a community of fewer than 40 people yet channeling a sound big enough to rattle stadium walls. Their debut single, ‘Young Men’ (Younga Barla Mapa), is out now via Community Music. It’s a howl from the red-dirt heart of Central Australia. Sung in Anmatjerre, it’s a rock-and-roll love letter to their homeland and the tight-knit community that shaped them. Hot off packed showcases at SXSW Sydney and Bigsound, the track captures the thrill of their live energy—raw, radiant, and defiant.
This is glam rock reimagined—gritty, spiritual, and utterly distinct—a connection between tradition and modernity, driven by the pulse of electric guitars and the poetry of the land. With ‘Young Men,’ Mulga Bore Hard Rock invite you into their world, where the vastness of the outback echoes in every riff.
“Growing up in Mulga Bore, music was always part of our life. Uncles, Aunties, Mums, Dads and the kids always playing country and gospel music around the campfire. Some families would play rock’n’roll like Status Quo, Guns and Roses, AC/DC and KISS – I loved that the most.” – Alvin Manfong
Mulga Bore Hard Rock are redefining Australian rock, fusing their Anmatjerre heritage with a blistering sound that belies their remote desert roots. Made up of siblings and cousins aged 14 to 19, the six-piece—led by Alvin Manfong (Thunder Child)—shattered expectations when they opened for KISS on their final Australian tour, earning personal praise from the rock icons. The band has quickly become a standout, earning accolades from Double J, NME, and more.
Stream ‘Young Men’ HERE.
