MURMUR TOOTH & LARS MOSTON ELECTRO-POP TRACK 'ANTIDOTE' REACHES GERMAN CLUB CHART ON RELEASE WEEKEND
New Zealand-born indie-pop artist Murmur Tooth teams up with British-German DJ and producer Lars Moston, to conjure this oxytocin-inducing dance track that despite being written in the middle of a Berlin winter, has a deep sense of late-summer romance, with its aching vocals, warm and soul-flecked drums, and chords fuelled by nostalgia.
New Zealand-born indie-pop artist Murmur Tooth teams up with British-German DJ and producer Lars Moston, to conjure this oxytocin-inducing dance track that despite being written in the middle of a Berlin winter, has a deep sense of late-summer romance, with its aching vocals, warm and soul-flecked drums, and chords fuelled by nostalgia. The track was released with remixes by Berlin-based producers Dompe and Intaktogene, and hit #21 in the German Club Charts on release weekend. Listen here: https://spoti.fi/3V3get3
Beginning her musical journey with classical piano and oboe in the school orchestra, when Leah heard grunge for the first time she was inspired and nothing was ever the same; she taught herself guitar, formed an avant-metal band El Schlong, and shredded her way around the world, later with quirk-rock band Kobosh. She settled in Berlin, built a studio, and started her solo “doom-pop” project Murmur Tooth, single-handedly writing, recording and mixing two EPs and a full-length album.
Lars Moston is from a completely different musical discipline entirely, touring the world as a DJ, moving dancefloors from Fusion Festival to Tomorrowland. His own music is the result of an unpredictable range of influences and has been released on influential House Music labels such as Berlin’s Katermukke, Spanish giants Suara, and Nervous Records from New York City. He has remixed top artists like Purple Disco Machine and his music regularly pops up in the Beatport Top100 and in tastemaker playlists.
Leah and Lars met during the pandemic and started exploring how their polar opposite musical backgrounds could clash and combine. 2022 saw their first releases together, starting with the instrumental “You, Me, Us, Spines” on German label Heideton, and an official remix of Claptone’s latest single, “Beautiful” on Different Recordings.
“Antidote”, the first single from their upcoming album No Time To Explain, has already passed the DJ test with flying colours in Pacha in Ibiza, Printworks in London and Sisyphus in Berlin. With feel-good summer vibes and an anthemic vocal hook, it has people singing along by the second chorus and jumping along by the third.
"Antidote is about finding home and finding the things that make you happy to be alive. It's hopeful and optimistic. We actually wrote the song in the middle of winter during the first Berlin lockdown, but we were having a great time just hunkering down making music, and this joy really comes through in the song - it sounds like summer!" - Murmur Tooth
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Sylvee returns with dark - pop anthem ‘ Time For The Girls ’
New Zealand singer and songwriter Sylvee makes a powerful statement with her new single ‘Time For The Girls’ – The track is a dark-pop powerful statement that speaks loudly to an archaic and seemingly hard to kick issue
New Zealand singer and songwriter Sylvee makes a powerful statement with her new single ‘Time For The Girls’ – The track is a dark-pop powerful statement that speaks loudly to an archaic and seemingly hard to kick issue
A moment that sociologically feels like rebellion, but in actual fact is claiming pure equality. “Women have been made to feel small all their lives” Sylvee explains, and with ‘Time For The Girls’, she’s letting you know that she’s not only done with that narrative, but she’s full of power,
and isn’t playing around.
Co-written with Mckenzie Comer, and Daniel Martin who also takes production credit.
‘Time For The Girls’ remains true to Sylvee’s signature sound. Her exquisite vocals and warm melodies exude raw emotion and intricately weave together a landscape of poetic lyricism and production, which shifts effortlessly from delicate to soaring.
Hailing from Nelson; a city renowned for punching well above its weight when it
comes to fostering musical talent (think Broods, Robinson), Sylvee’s journey in music has taken her from singing in the primary school choir and tinkering around at home on the piano, to recording in studios across the globe.
This track is the third single from her upcoming EP due for release early next year. It follows on from ‘Retrograde World’ (Simon Gooding) in 2021, and her most recent August release ‘Slow’ (Joel Jones).
Funded by New Zealand On Air, ‘Time For The Girls’ is accompanied by a striking and feminine music video directed and produced by Ruby Harris.
Leaving fans waiting in anticipation for the talented artist’s next move, Sylvee hints “follows in the footsteps of
‘Champagne’ and ‘Slow’.”
Watch this space!
Find Sylvee here:
Soundcloud / Instagram / Facebook / Twitter
Anthea de Milo Announces Debut Album 'The Vicar's Daughter' out December 2nd, 2022 + DEAD SEA single and video out today.
Today Anthea de Milo has announced her debut album 'The Vicar's Daughter' out December 2nd, 2022.
Today Anthea de Milo has announced her debut album 'The Vicar's Daughter' out December 2nd, 2022.
Alongside today's announcement Lyttelton's soul singing powerhouse has released her second single and video 'Dead Sea' In this haunting, euphonious, siren song, ''snapshots are taken from chapters of a life with heart wrenching accuracy''
Watch the accompanying video by Jason Larraman, It's a slow and stunning journey to the truth that unfolds.
'The Vicar's Daughter' is available for pre-order digitally and on CD & Vinyl
Pre order here via Bandcamp.
Anthea de Milo (Anthea Struthers) - the vicar's daughter, clown/goddess, mama, saint/sinner/singer and soulful songwriter.
For Anthea, as a child singing for hours every Sunday in the church was her escape into the realms of another world.
Spending Wednesday nights with The Eastern in Lyttelton, Adam Mcgrath told her, ''you gotta write your own music'', so she did.
Forming the country, rock'n'roll machine Runaround Sue, she recorded 2 albums and performed on many bills including with The Motels. Also heard on the Harbour Union soundtrack and Al Park's 'Better Already'.
Never wanting to be pigeon-holed, Struthers then started doom band Saint Satori with artist Jason Grieg, recording a stunning album at The Sitting Room, produced by Delaney Davison.
This latest incarnation has Anthea going back to her roots. having danced with the devil and hung with the Gods, anyone who has seen her live will know the metaphysical magic that she can inspire, the broken beauty of the outsider.
Anthea de Milo online
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Spotify / Bandcamp / YouTube / Apple Music
GRETA O'LEARY SHARES SWEET, SMOKEY SINGLE 'HONEY BABE'
Sending us out the door with kisses, soulful alt-folk artist Greta O'Leary shares her new single 'Honey babe', a gentle and timeless take on love and leaving, and the last single ahead of her debut EP this November.
Sending us out the door with kisses, soulful alt-folk artist Greta O'Leary shares her new single 'Honey babe', a gentle and timeless take on love and leaving, and the last single ahead of her debut EP this November.
A shufflin' slow dance with departure, this decided twist on the classic love song is a seductive, gentle farewell. Steeped in whiskey and existing in its own time and space, Honey babe is the gift of goodbye, and the sweetest love song in reverse we've heard.
Greta is a Pōneke-based songwriter and musician whose spacious and pervasive sound is laced with humour and insight, creating poignant offerings that bend the folk genre to her own plain, an unmistakably rare sound that is unique to her.
Coming of age during a few nomadic years hitching around the globe, her lifelong love of music was ignited through the folk scenes of Australia and beyond. "Writing and feeling is truly all that has ever made sense to me", she says, a fact that is unmistakable after receiving NZoA funding, a debut video that has already amassed over 140,000 views, and mentorships from the inimitable Liz Stokes (The Beths), Sonny Southon and Frances Dickenson.
Her EP is due for release on all platforms on November 18th.
Māori Soul, Pop and Jazz artist MOHI releases his latest heartstopping love song, ‘Moments’.
Following the release of his chart hitting single ‘Jasmine’, MOHI (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa) is now releasing his latest love song ‘Moments’, ahead of his upcoming debut EP.
Following the release of his chart hitting single ‘Jasmine’, MOHI (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa) is now releasing his latest love song ‘Moments’, ahead of his upcoming debut EP.
With more than 71 thousand Spotify streams for his reo Māori single ‘Te Aroha Mauroa’, MOHI’s latest track takes a trip down the soul pop lane, fusing it with his soulful voice, and will build towards his first EP as a solo artist.
Moments has an organic, easy listening sound, with the support and guidance of producer Dan Martin, MOHIs guitar playing is part of the track itself. It also focuses on bringing his exceptional voice and his lyrical talents to the forefront to showcase a very special emerging talent.
“This song was written to inspire people to feel something, to take a moment to think about that special someone in their lives.”
MOHI says the inspiration for this song comes from a special someone he was involved with a little while ago. “I was sitting in my lounge Sunday morning, thinking about someone special to me and decided to write about her.”
“I’ve never been much of a talker, so when I was composing this song, I wanted to write in lyrics the things that I wanted to say to her that I couldn’t quite voice at the time.”
The EP is MOHI’s first full project as an independent artist, along with the musical guidance of Dan Martin.
‘Moments’ is now available on all streaming platforms.
MIDAS MIND delivers his second single ‘NO HAT NO PLAY’ ahead of his debut EP ‘COMING UP ‘
MIDAS MIND has returned with two singles in the lead up to the release of his debut EP - ‘COMING UP’. He’s paired them with his popular ‘AUCKLAND WEATHER FREESTYLE’ video
MIDAS MIND has returned with two singles in the lead up to the release of his debut EP - ‘COMING UP’. He’s paired them with his popular ‘AUCKLAND WEATHER FREESTYLE’ video
The Glen Eden-native gives a taste of what to expect from his upcoming debut EP
with ‘2SICK’ which was released September 23,
followed by ‘NO HAT NO PLAY’ out October 14.
His Westie accent and hyperactive lyricism over bassy, bouncy, EDM-influenced beats creates a one of a kind sound that is as equally suited to an international festival stage, as it is to a local West Auckland garage.
MIDAS MIND first single ‘2SICK’ is a high energy exploration of what makes him unique. Initially flexing his rhyming prowess, the song evolves to reveal the root of his rapping ability to be something less than appealing, and definitely not something you want to catch.
‘NO HAT NO PLAY’ is about unapologetic self-expression, and asks the question “do I have to lie to rap?”, while simultaneously proving that, no, you don’t. And in fact, you can make a whole crowd dance while you’re at it.
Born and raised at the foothills of the Waitākere Ranges, MIDAS MIND lived on the border of two different worlds. The rugged, wild west coast on one side, and the temptations of big city suburbia on the other. From far too young, beach and bush collided with drugs and sex, and Midas gained a lifetime of stories and some pretty harsh lessons by his mid-twenties.
Driven by a focus on mental health and a passion for his community, MIDAS MIND explores the more enjoyable aspects of his journey on his EP ‘COMING UP’.
You can see MIDAS MIND performing LIVE on December 2nd, with more details to be announced soon.
Bird Machine release new single ‘I’m Right Here’ + announces debut EP
Kirikiriroa Hamilton duo Bird Machine (Jenna and Luke Grbin) have today announced the date of their debut EP (November 25) + released their dreamy new single ‘I’m Right Here’.
Kirikiriroa Hamilton duo Bird Machine (Jenna and Luke Grbin) have today announced the date of their debut EP (November 25) + released their dreamy new single ‘I’m Right Here’.
Listen to I’m Right Here’ HERE
Watch visualiser HERE
Following on from their recent releases - indie alt-folk ‘Our Kind’ and shoegaze, dream pop ‘Moneyache’ - this new dream-pop offering ‘I’m Right Here’ is soaked in reverb and laced with dreamy pitch bends. Bird Machine says the song reflects the fragile moments of partner relationships - relinquishing past regrets or feelings of loss and learning to see validity in the present.
It’s a song that the husband and wife duo say wouldn’t have come about if they hadn’t combined their styles - drawing on Jenna’s aptitude for pop melodies and lush vocal harmony arrangements, as well as Luke’s rock influence. The Bird Machine sound has evolved to encompass alt-rock, pop, dream pop and folk - with social commentary being a big part of the pair's music.
Every single released by Bird Machine continues to build excitement for the release of their debut EP - described as a collection of good dreams and bad dreams. The duo have been busy writing, producing rehearsing, gigging and planning! So with much more to come from them, be sure you’re following.
ROONIE announces EP LOVELESS + releases beautiful new single ‘The Way It Should Be’
Ōtautahi Christchurch-based pop songstress ROONIE has today released her beautifully vulnerable new single ‘The Way It Should Be’.
Ōtautahi Christchurch-based pop songstress ROONIE has today released her beautifully vulnerable new single ‘The Way It Should Be’.
This emotive pop ballad is a contrast to the artist’s previously released upbeat pop singles ‘Alibi’ and ‘Something Bout’ You’, showing another side to the artist. All about letting go of a relationship and moving on, ROONIE says there’s a lot of self-reflection in the song. “‘The Way It Should Be’ has some of the most honest lyrics I’ve written and released so far,” she says. “I wrote the lyrics while I was walking home one day, feeling super frustrated and sad about having to let go of this ‘person’. As soon as I got home I jumped straight onto my MIDI keyboard and put down a melody and chords.”
The next day ROONIE went into the studio with producer/collaborator Will Henderson, and the pair finished the song. “We didn’t change a single word in the first verse, which has never happened in a writing session for me. I had some really special moments while making ‘The Way It Should Be’ and feel very connected to it.” Will’s vocals also feature on the track, giving it the feeling of a duet. “It adds a deep vulnerability to the song, as if two people are facing each other while the music is playing.”
‘The Way It Should Be’ is the final single to be released before ROONIE drops her four-track LOVELESS EP on November 25. “I really feel like ‘The Way It Should Be’ makes the rest of the EP make ‘sense’,” she says. “It adds a different element to the overall body of work, giving the upbeat dance songs a bit more weight. I’m super excited to share this one!”
ROONIE is the musical moniker of Taupō-raised Michaela Pointon, whose vibrant, self-reflective music is all about expressing strength and confidence through growth. She released her debut single ‘My Heart’ (#15 Official NZ Hot Singles Chart) in 2020, and continues to show that she is an artist to watch - so make sure you’re following her socials!