With one foot planted in history and one firmly in the future, King Stingray – five Yolŋu (Aboriginal) and balanda (non-Indigenous) mates – are one of Australia’s hottest acts. Frontman Yirrŋa Yunupiŋu and guitarist Roy Kellaway have direct bloodlines from rock royalty Yothu Yindi and the past year has seen the band release their hook-laden debut singleHey Wanhaka, hold the title of #1 Most Played Australian Track on Triple J for a time with Get Me Out, and wow crowds with their mix of ancient Yolŋu songs, clapsticks, electric guitars and searing lyrics.