Mongolia’s The HU Confirm Return to Bozeman and Missoula
Mongolian Hunnu rock band, The HU, will return to Montana for two shows in Fall 2023, performing at The ELM in Bozeman on October 15th and The Wilma in Missoula on October 16th. Sacramento-based alt rock band NERV and Finnish nu metal band Blind Channel will open for The HU at each show.
The HU was founded in 2016 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and is comprised of Gala (morin khuur, vocals), Jaya (tumur khuur, tsuur, vocals), Enkush (morin khuur, vocals), Temka (tovshuur, backing vocals), and their producer Dashka. The band’s name translates to the Mongolian root word for human being, and their unique approach blends instruments like the Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle), Tovshuur (Mongolian guitar), Tumur Khuur (jaw harp) and throat singing with contemporary sounds, creating a unique sonic profile that they call “Hunnu Rock.”
Their debut album, 2019 ‘s The Gereg, has accumulated over 250 million combined streams and received critical acclaim from the likes of Billboard, NPR, and GQ. They followed with their most recent album, Rumble of Thunder, in 2022.
Listen to a few of their tracks like “Wolf Totem,” “Yuve Yuve Yu,” and “This Is Mongol” to get a feel for their music. But to get the full effect of the The HU’s mesmerizing sound, you must see them live. Their last two shows in Bozeman and Missoula sold out, so grab your tickets ASAP!
Tickets/Event Details
PUBLIC ON SALE: Tickets for both shows will be available on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 10am at the Top Hat box office, The ELM box office, online or by phone at 1 (800) 514-3849. Visit the specific event page below for tickets and more info.
About The HU
The Hu are a Mongolian band whose fusion of heavy metal, throat singing, and traditional Mongolian instrumentation brought them global attention and commercial success at the end of the 2010s. Their single “Wolf Totem” enjoyed a surprising run in the U.S., topping two Billboard charts, making them the first band from their country to do so. Following the breakout success of their 2019 debut, The Gereg, the Hu toured heavily, took part in a 2020 Metallica tribute album, and in 2022 began teasing singles from their follow-up LP, Rumble of Thunder.
Formed in 2016 in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar by Gala (morin khuur, vocals), Jaya (tumur khuur, tsuur, vocals), Enkush (morin khuur, vocals), and Temka (tovshuur, backing vocals), the quartet take their name from the ancient Mongolian empire known as the Hunna, which in Western culture is referred to as the Huns. Utilizing the distinctive, multi-octave droning technique known as throat singing as well as the traditional string and wind instruments of their homeland, the Hu and their producer, Dashka, married this sound with electric guitars, bass, and heavy metal drums to great success. Their first two singles, “Yuve Yuve Yu” and “Wolf Totem,” appeared in 2018 and went viral, notching millions of streams worldwide; the latter song hit number one on Billboard’s Hard Rock Digital Sales chart as well as the World Music chart. Both tracks appeared the following year on the Hu’s debut album, The Gereg, which saw international release from Eleven Seven Records. Continue reading…
