We all need a little light to guide the way. Reb Fountain's new single, 'Silver Linings' does just that; it's an instant classic, full of hope to navigate hard times.
Written for a friend in a time of need, 'Silver Linings' reminds us how to care for ourselves through the ups and downs. In Silver Linings we hear Reb stripped back; the band in the room, singing to and with one other. Showcasing Reb at her most intimate, Reb sings for herself, sings to us all, greeting life's challenges with reverence and love. Songwriting at it's finest, Silver Linings was recorded in one take to analog tape at Roundhead Studios in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.
Reb Fountain is a multi-award-winning New Zealand singer-songwriter whose music blends noir folk, indie rock, and dream pop. Known for her haunting vocals, evocative lyrics, and magnetic stage presence, Reb has established herself as one of Aotearoa, New Zealand’s most compelling artists.
In March 2025 Reb released her most prolific album to date How Love Bends, to critical acclaim, debuting at #1 on the New Zealand Music Charts and marking a new chapter in her artistic evolution. This record features her fastest streaming song ever ‘Come Down’ and reaffirms her ability to craft music that is both visceral and poetic.
“How Love Bends finally gives Fountain a platform to shine beyond those borders, her songs packing an unsettling emotional punch to rival self-acknowledged hero Nick Cave. Love is a big deal for Fountain, maybe the biggest, and against a backdrop of trip-hop-adjacent noir pop she celebrates its delirium while picking at its scabs of self-doubt. Fountain is Lana Del Rey without the decayed Hollywood glamour, Beth Gibbons contemplating a crime of passion, hurting and smouldering in the most exquisite. “ Andy Fyfe, MOJO
Reb Fountain’s electrifying live performances are key to her artistic identity. Known for her spellbinding performances and ability to weave introspective narratives through her music, those that have experienced Reb full flight live know how compelling she is on stage.
“She bewitched and she entranced. She captivated and she enthralled. Poetic lyrics jumped out, memorable metaphors and seismic zingers flying from the stage and hitting the audience hard and fast. From the killer emotional heft of Aldous Harding to the grimy grunt of The Kills, Reb Fountain gets the standing ovation she deserved.” Chris Schulz, Boiler Room
Reb’s breakthrough moment came with her self-titled 2020 album Reb Fountain cementing her place in New Zealand’s musical landscape. Released via iconic indie label Flying Nun Records, the album won the prestigious Taite Music Prize and earned widespread critical acclaim. Following this success, Reb released IRIS in 2021, with MOJO calling Reb, “New Zealand's next alt-folk sensation.” Winner of the 2021 Taite Music Prize and the Aotearoa Music Award for Best Country Music Album and APRA Best Song in 2018, songwriter Reb Fountain has headlined extensively in New Zealand and Australia, and has toured with Crowded House, Marlon WIlliams, Finn Andrews (The Veils), Don McGlashan and she joins Paul Kelly’s tour in September 2025.