Turkey The Bird are back on the road again
Turkey The Bird are back on the road again this weekend and playing a show at the Fringe in the Stings Festival in Hastings this Saturday 1st October.
Turkey The Bird are back on the road again this weekend and playing a show at the Fringe in the Stings Festival in Hastings this Saturday 1st October.
The venue for their show is the almighty Common Room and the show starts at 9pm. Tickets for their show can be purchased from Eventfinda.co.nz for just $20.
New Zealand's folk trio "Turkey The Bird" will remind you of the famous Margarita cocktail infused with a hint of "Simon & Garfunkel", 2 ounces of "Mumford and Sons", a splash of banjo and served on ice on a sunny day.
Catchy folk songs with stunning rich melodies and effortless smooth lyrics. Songs that tell uplifting stories about love and life.
Hailing from the New Zealand left coast town New Plymouth, this uplifting band will hit you with beautiful three part harmonies and toe tapping rhythms.
The bearded trio features Andre Manella from Switzerland on guitar, bass and percussion, Adrian Whelan from Ireland on guitar, mandolin, bass and spoons, and Sol Bear Coulton, the token kiwi, on Banjo and slide guitar.
"injects hoedown-showdown fun, fun, fun and the harmonies shine like diamonds." (Paul Cook, Joyzine UK)
“cruise along and let the harmonies wash over you like the warm waves of the Bahamas”
(Paul Cook, Joyzine UK)
"and this is plain brilliant." (Kev Rowland, Muzic.net.nz)
“I am not going to lie, this is my new favourite band of 2021. (Chris Chick, Muzic.net.nz)
“That’s Turkey The Bird, great band, just love them” (Jesse Mulligan RNZ)
BACK TO BASICS SEMINAR – CHRISTCHURCH
The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa with support from Recorded Music New Zealand is proud to present the Back to Basics seminar in Christchurch on Tuesday, 11 October.
The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa with support from Recorded Music New Zealand is proud to present the Back to Basics seminar in Christchurch on Tuesday, 11 October.
Aimed at all who are in the early stages of artist management including self managed artists, this seminar explores the fundamentals and inner workings of the music industry. Topics will cover planning a release, artist development and the business of music.
Lorraine Barry (Manager: Sir Dave Dobbyn, Tom Scott, Team Dynamite, Aaradhna, Aidan Fine) and Mel Parsons (Artist) will be presenting and sharing their indispensable knowledge and answering questions from attendees.
Back to Basics Seminar Christchurch
When: Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Venue: The Chamber – The Piano, Centre for Music & the Arts, 156 Armagh St, Christchurch
FREE ENTRY to all (come armed with your questions!) RSVP is essential.
Email admin@mmf.co.nz to secure your seat.
AFRO-KIWI ARTIST INDUNA RELEASES SINGLE ‘ALL MY LOVE’ WITH REI AND MUKUKĀ
Afro-Kiwi singer InDuna, admits he doesn’t have all the world’s money and luxuries to offer, but has time and all his love in his upcoming summery afropop track.
Afro-Kiwi singer InDuna, admits he doesn’t have all the world’s money and luxuries to offer, but has time and all his love in his upcoming summery afropop track.
Featuring the vocals of multi-award winning artist, Rei and upcoming soulful songstress, Mukukā, All My Love is a bright and joyful track that feels like summertime, picnics and sunshine - a track that’s sure to find its way into your playlist and stick around into the warmer months.
nDuna’s release, ‘Black Man Running’, came out during New Zealand’s first lockdown and ranked #1 on the RadioActive Top 11 Chart and #3 on both the SRN Top 10 Chart and iTunes NZ Hip-Hop Chart.
“Like some of the best sad-boy songs, the snappy dance tune pulls us into its charming embrace, while its darker lyrical side slips into the corners of our mind...” - UnderTheRadar on Love & Affection
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Troy Kingi releases the first single “Paparazzo”, from his forthcoming album, “Year Of The Ratbags And Their Musty Theme Songs”
Troy Kingi releases the first single “Paparazzo”, from his forthcoming album, “Year Of The Ratbags And Their Musty Theme Songs” . Co written with Delaney Davidson. Paparazzo talks of a crazed fan/ journalist who thinks they know a person so well that they start to believe they’re best friends - when in fact it’s just infatuation and a crazy world that they’ve built up in their own mind. The video evokes nostalgia with a wink and smile.
Troy Kingi releases the first single “Paparazzo”, from his forthcoming album, “Year Of The Ratbags And Their Musty Theme Songs” . Co written with Delaney Davidson. Paparazzo talks of a crazed fan/ journalist who thinks they know a person so well that they start to believe they’re best friends - when in fact it’s just infatuation and a crazy world that they’ve built up in their own mind. The video evokes nostalgia with a wink and smile.
Troy King’s sixth album, “Year Of The Ratbags And Their Musty Theme Songs”, is an 80’s Synth Pop instalment, in his 1O 1O 1O Series, (10 albums in 10 years in 10 genres)
“Year of the Ratbags And Their Musty Theme Songs”, finds Troy Jumping in the Delorian and taking us back to 84, the year of his birth.
Inspired by television theme songs and the superstars of the period such as Prince & Talking Heads, even the radio friendly sound of bands such as Tears for Fears, The Human League and Duran Duran ….. Troy’s main goal with ‘Ratbags’ was to hit a nostalgic nerve for those belonging to the era and for those who are true aficionados of 80s pop culture.
An album drenched in synths and bad hair - Each engineering technique, amplifier, instrument used to create it was sourced solely from the period, leaving no stone unturned in the quest for authenticity in one of history’s most colourful musical eras.
There is a hidden underlying theme that intertwines each song, connecting them all through one common thread - Troy has chosen to withhold this information leaving the albums meaning up to the ear of the beholder, although he did say, if you look close enough the clues are in plain sight.
Produced by Troy Kingi, long-time collaborator TeMatera Smith, and this time Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers Super Furry Animals, Catatonia, Lost Prophets, Bullet For My Valentine and Spice Girl Melanie C), to get the full 80’s vibe dialled up to 100%.
“ Year of the Ratbags And Their Musty Theme Songs”,- Out October 7th - Cassette/ LP through Border and available on all digital platforms.
Pre Order the album HERE on CD and LP
Pre Save a Digital Copy of the Album HERE
Troy Kingi and the Promises - Album Release Party - October 14th
Dress code ’80’s casual.
Wake up Dancing! Every Day Is A Dance
Children’s songwriter and member of dance act Substax Claudia Robin Gunn wants everyone to wake up their creativity! Her new kids music video features a little blue penguin DJ, among other cute characters, in an art meets life moment.
Children’s songwriter and member of dance act Substax Claudia Robin Gunn wants everyone to wake up their creativity! Her new kids music video features a little blue penguin DJ, among other cute characters, in an art meets life moment. This animated story for feelgood kids song Every Day Is A Dance invites us all to treat every day from sunrise to sunset as a fresh start for our minds and bodies.
Just in time for mental health awareness week, this mindful and joyful production animated by Kitty Wade is supported by an NZ on Air kids music project grant. Every Day Is A Dance is the 2nd of 4 videos in a mini series called ‘Sing Your Feelings’ with the gently empowered Kind Words already out, and ‘Happy Place’ and ‘Heart Beats’ forthcoming.
The song is currently gaining over 100,000 streams/month and heading for its millionth stream all time, finding listeners and hearts all over the world. It is a stand out track from Claudia’s 2020 Creative NZ supported album Sing Through The Year.
Viral South Auckland Artist Nola releases first commercial single, ‘Mean It’.
After going viral with his feature appearance on Nelz’s breakout single ‘Trying’, which gained over 5.5M combined plays across YouTube and Spotify, Set 4 Life (S4L) and 24K Legacy Music are proud to present Nola’s debut commercial single ‘Mean It’, produced by Sprout and Pana Timoteo.
After going viral with his feature appearance on Nelz’s breakout single ‘Trying’, which gained over 5.5M combined plays across YouTube and Spotify, Set 4 Life (S4L) and 24K Legacy Music are proud to present Nola’s debut commercial single ‘Mean It’, produced by Sprout and Pana Timoteo.
Getting his name from where he was raised, Nola Crescent in Otara, South Auckland, Nola is one of New Zealand's rising stars in the underground Hip-Hop and Rap scene. Having made a start in music while recording with friends and closest collaborators, such as 20th Boys, Bad1, YM, Jaxx and Nelz, in a more traditional grimey rap sound, Nola has grown into the melodic trap sound that listeners identify him with today.
Putting together the lyrical content which describes the tough background that he was raised in, with his natural vocal talent and range, Nola represents the sound and story of many young people who aren’t majorly represented from New Zealand through his music.
‘Mean It’ paints the picture of a ‘Hood-Romance’ story that Nola finds himself centre-stage in, describing the trials and tribulations of balancing a relationship with the difficult lifestyle he endures. With a catchy hook that links his story and emotions to the listener in a way that makes them want to sing-a-long, Nola’s first commercial single is one to be added to those driving playlists immediately.
Stream ‘Mean It’ by Nola, on all platforms, here. Follow Nola on Instagram @nola.official_
Morse Gang become rap superheroes in fun new single + video ‘Datsus’
Australian-based kiwi rappers Morse Gang (Remorse (Te Āti Hau Nui A Pāpārangi) & Entyce (Ngāpuhi)) have today released their new upbeat single ‘Datsus’ along with a fun new video that sees the pair become superheroes.
Australian-based kiwi rappers Morse Gang (Remorse (Te Āti Hau Nui A Pāpārangi) & Entyce (Ngāpuhi)) have today released their new upbeat single ‘Datsus’ along with a fun new video that sees the pair become superheroes.
Listen to ‘Datsus’ HERE
Watch the video HERE
Bringing the message of being unique and representing your own sound in a music industry that follows trends, Morse Gang definitely stands out from the crowd with ‘Datsus’ - a catchy, rhythmically on-point hip-hop track that hooks from the moment the keys start playing - then reels you in through a wealth of skilled rapping. Remorse & Entyce are two rappers who know their craft.
“We weren’t too sure if we were even going to release this song,” says Remorse. “Entyce had it sitting on his laptop for a couple of months with just the first verse and chorus recorded. He emailed it to me, and that’s when I recorded my verse, and the rest is history.”
The ‘Datsus’ video will hook you as much as the song does. Filmed in Perth by a local videographer LAHAI CREATIVE, with the support of NZOA funding, it tells the story of two superheroes saving the streets from crime.
“This was our first ever video shoot where we dressed up in costume and had to act,” says Remorse. “Entyce flew over from Brisbane, and we shot it in 2 days due to the tight covid-19 restrictions in Perth at the time. It was summer and around 35-38 degrees, so there were a lot of water breaks.” Also featured in the video are Remorse’s two young sons and Entyce’s two younger cousins. “It was fun to have family members involved.” You can check out ‘Datsus’ now!
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Cammy and Will McClean join forces on cruisy summer jam ‘Band-Aid’
Summer vibes are established from the first beat of Cammy's new single 'Band-Aid', featuring Will McClean. The track combines a Motown-esque feel with horns, and cunning cadences, held down by a live groove.
Summer vibes are established from the first beat of Cammy's new single 'Band-Aid', featuring Will McClean. The track combines a Motown-esque feel with horns, and cunning cadences, held down by a live groove.
'Band-Aid’ depicts a story of a complicated romance. It's a feel-good but bittersweet track, and through Cammy's lens it's a reminder that every cloud has a silver lining, while Will McClean’s storytelling mixes up the flow.
Cammy says, “Me and Will are childhood mates, raised in the same hometown. We’ve both been coming up on this music grind together. It feels so full circle to finally share this one with the world.:"
“I was inspired by something Pharrell Williams said on a podcast. “Chords are co-ordinance.” This means chords take you places emotionally. In the final month of production, I changed the voicings of the chords in the wobbly synth to feel more sombre. This edit flipped the emotion that was evoked into a more saudade realm.”
With many more releases scheduled and an array of shows booked throughout Aotearoa, 2022 is looking like Cammy's best year yet.
His 2021 summer anthem ‘Okie Dokie’ has garnered over 130,000 streams on Spotify, and the smooth R&B waltz ‘Garden’ is featured on Apple Music’s A-List Pop playlist. His most recent release was the galactic dance-pop tune ‘U Threw Me’ in March 2022, which was added to Apple Music’s New in Pop playlist.
Cammy is a 23-year-old alternative pop artist born and raised in Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington, New Zealand.
Combining elements of R&B, pop, electronic and dance, Cammy’s ideas emerge from the bridge between reality and fantasy.
Citing The Beatles and Frank Ocean as his foremost musical influences, Cammy’s ambition is for each song to be cinematic; an experience for listeners that evokes emotion.
Cammy’s songs are brought to new heights at his live shows. Accompanied by his seven-piece band, pop, funk, and electronic flavours combine to create a groove-filled performance with a modern twist.