THE OTHERS WAY FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR 2024
ALERT! The Others Way Festival cauldron is boiling again. Bubbling with sumptuous and wild ingredients, Tāmaki Makaurau's favourite street party is back to take over the Karangahape Road precinct on Saturday November 30, 2024.
Saturday 30th November
Across Karangahape Road
Auckland
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ALERT! The Others Way Festival cauldron is boiling again. Bubbling with sumptuous and wild ingredients, Tāmaki Makaurau's favourite street party is back to take over the Karangahape Road precinct on Saturday November 30, 2024.
Auckland's most beloved multi-venue music festival will feature over 30 acts playing at venues up and down the city's iconic Karangahape Road and its surrounds, including an all ages zone, alluring international acts, and Aotearoa’s freshest and finest local talent.
Making a cherished home in music lovers' hearts since 2015, The Others Way has captured a dedicated audience of music enthusiasts and tastemakers by bringing a diverse and eclectic lineup of indie, pop, electronic, hip-hop, soul, punk, metal, folk and more.
Save the date, prepare your crew and get excited for the mighty return of The Others Way on Saturday November 30, 2024. Artist announcements will be revealed in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for the full festival lineup and updates on The Others Way via the festival’s Facebook and Instagram.
Don’t miss out—super earlybird tickets are on sale now via Moshtix and include buy now pay later options via Zip. You can also get them instore from our great pals at Flying Out, 80 Pitt St. Grab your tickets today and prepare for an epic day of music and celebration!
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Aotearoa artists Sam Fowles releases 'Slipping Away'
Pōneke/Wellington based musician, songwriter and producer Sam Fowles releases his moving single ‘Slipping Away’ .‘Slipping Away’ is the third single released from Fowles' album ‘After Dark’ set to release in November.
Pōneke/Wellington based musician, songwriter and producer Sam Fowles releases his moving single ‘Slipping Away’ .
‘Slipping Away’ is the third single released from Fowles' album ‘After Dark’ set to release in November. Fowles co-produced the album with Barnaby Weir (The Black Seeds, Fly My Pretties).
Fowles’ debut single, ‘Butterfly Baby’ (released in April) reached the coveted number 1 spot on the RDU FM Te Ahi top 10 chart and number 4 on the NZ SRN charts, the second single ‘Destination Unknown’ (released in June) built on that success.
“Slipping Away is the most uptempo track on the album” shares Fowles. “This is an underwater disco funk track that submerges to the surface and dives down with steady rhythm into a nostalgic yet modern sonic world laced with psychedelic synths that bubble and swell, complimented by funky guitars, bouncing basslines, and retro strings. These elements combined create an atmosphere that feels like a celebration.”
The upbeat sound is juxtaposed against the song's sad lyrics, with Fowles sharing the heartbreak of a relationship coming to an end. “Lyrically this song explores my inner conflict of wanting to fight for what I was losing and the struggle with myself to not sink into self destruction” says Fowles. “Ironically in my attempts to escape (through alcohol and partying) I drifted further away from her and watched her slip away.”
“Music for me is a place to explore and process my experience of the human condition. It is a place where I can be vulnerable and explore my inner workings which in turn allows me to reflect on the significant events in my life as a form of therapy.”
As someone who has overcome and risen above struggles in his life, Fowles conscious lyrics traverse the spectrum of love and loss; light and dark; personal triumphs and failures. While his journey is his own, his message of hope is universal.
Speaking about what lesson he learned during the cathartic process of writing this track Fowles reflects “in times when you are faced with problems in life, it is much healthier to face your feelings and feel them for that process leads to healing.”
Fowles unique sound can be described as psychedelic soul laced with blues and funk. It resonates with deep grooves and driving rhythms created by vintage drum sounds, digital sonics, and electric guitars that build and blaze into billowing soundscapes, and at its core is Fowles soulful voice and profoundly personal and vulnerable lyrics.
‘After Dark’ is Fowles debut solo album. Fowles first musical project was a band ‘Ghost Who Walks’ who played numerous shows and released a self titled EP (produced by Fowles) before disbanding. This gave Fowles the momentum to embark on a solo career. Fowles is a Master's graduate of Massey University's College of Creative Arts, where he studied music performance, composition, and production under the mentorship of Warren Maxwell (Trinity Roots, Little Bushman). This is where Fowles honed in on his sound.
AL PARK RELEASES NEW ALBUM MONKEY
Today Al Park has released his third album ‘Monkey’. Again produced by Dick Picton and following on from the surprise success of 2022’s ‘Pony’.
The songs of Monkey sound just as energised and engaged as anything else you might hear from any younger artist (See ‘Vandalised’) but it also marks a deep and reflective outlook from a man who's been herea while (see
‘Twilight Hour’).
From the young punk with a telecaster, to the old soul with the acoustic, Al has been not just a representative of music but sensei to some of its strongest exports (Marlon Williams, Aldous Harding, Delaney Davidson, the Adams - McGrath and Hattaway), always there making the magic move and the music sing.
A man who has no thoughts of retiring, Al is still digging in the record mines and as excited as a teenager with their first demo, Al keeps making records and writing songs and singing them for whomever comes a listening but more importantly because songs are his story. His comfort and joy, fire and light, answers and questions all at once.
MONKEY AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE DIGITALLY OR ON CD VIA BAND CAMP
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NZ country-popstar Abby Christo shares sing-along heartbreak anthem ‘Just A Broken Heart’
Following an exciting move to Nashville, Kaiwaka-raised Abby Christo is channeling girl power and roadtrip sing-alongs with her catchy new single ‘Just A Broken Heart’ - out today!
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Following an exciting move to Nashville, Kaiwaka-raised Abby Christo is channeling girl power and roadtrip sing-alongs with her catchy new single ‘Just A Broken Heart’ - out today!
Living the dream in the city of country music, Abby Christo is sharing her latest banger after recently relocating to Nashville, TN. ‘Just A Broken Heart’ is a nostalgic, coming-of-age country-pop track that pairs Abby’s relatable and emotive songwriting with driving guitars, and layers of tender vocals.
“It’s for all the girls out there going through a breakup,” says Abby. “To empower them to know that it’s just a broken heart, and everything will be okay.”
Abby first stepped into the spotlight in 2015, when she appeared on X- Factor NZ as part of duo Mae Valley. They broke charts with their debut self-titled EP, and played alongside global country megastars like Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood and Kelsea Ballerini. Her debut solo single ‘Kiss Me Into Monday’ was released in 2019 and now has over 1.4 million streams. She then released her debut EP SLOW DOWN GIRL in 2022, and has seen huge love for her 2023 singles ‘Like Me Too’, ‘Note To Self’ (#8 NZ Hot Singles Chart) and ‘Shouldn’t Be Doing This’ (#6 NZ Hot Singles Chart) - receiving radioplay from the likes of ZM, The Edge, RNZ, The Breeze, More FM, The Hits and more.
Now, riding the high of an exciting career thus far, Abby’s talent has taken her all the way to Nashville! “This kiwi girl just moved to Nashville to chase her country music dreams,” says the inspiring young artist. With today’s empowering new anthem and a brand new adventure, Abby sure knows how to lift fans out of a heartbreak funk!
Made with the support of NZ On Air, ‘Just A Broken Heart’ was produced, mixed and mastered by Alex Mather, across New South Wales and Queensland, Australia.
Fans can also look forward to a stunning new music video for the track, set to be released in the coming weeks! The video captures the joy of friendship in the face of heartbreak. It features Abby’s three good friends (making the roadtrip fun feel even more real!), and was made across different locations in Australia by Blacklist Productions
“Being with friends who love you is the best cure for a heartache,” says Abby, adding that we can expect more empowering songwriting from her. “It’s a fun, sassy moment. ‘Just A Broken Heart’ is more mature, raw, and the start of a lot of new country music from me.”
With more music in the works, an exciting time ahead in Nashville, and today’s girl power anthem, there’s no doubt that Abby Christo is bound for stardom!
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L.A. Mitchell shares stunning new single ‘Slow Dancing’ + mesmerising visualiser
Multifaceted Õtautahi-based artist L.A. Mitchell is sure to draw listeners further into her world with today's enthralling new release, ‘Slow Dancing’.
Listen to ‘Slow Dancing’ HERE
Multifaceted Õtautahi-based artist L.A. Mitchell is sure to draw listeners further into her world with today's enthralling new release, ‘Slow Dancing’.
Bringing finger-clicks, layered vocals, a solid beat and a hypnotic chorus, ‘Slow Dancing’ is the second single to be shared since L.A. Mitchell - aka Lauren Barus - recently stepped back into the solo spotlight with driving alt-dance track ‘Glove’ (Rolling Stone, NZOA NewTracks, Radio Active, R1, The Most FM, The May Magazine).
"’Slow Dancing’ is when you’ve been stuck in a world, or a part of your mind or life, and then you feel pulled out of it and reminded that things were moving, even if you couldn't see it,” explains Lauren. “I wanted to capture something in ‘Slow Dancing’ that speaks to being led and being carried - despite you and in spite of the world, we are moving and being moved."
The track was recorded between Lauren’s home in Addington and Diamond Harbour, Ōtautahi, with production and mixing from Mark Perkins and mastering by Brock McFarlane and CPS.
Also shared today is a short, yet mesmerising visualiser that further unlocks the quirky and mystical corners of the artist’s creative mind. Made alongside Naomi Hausmann and Loren-Jaclyn Kett, with dance choreography from Julia McKurrow, it showcases that L.A.Mitchell is not only a stand-out songwriter and singer, but an all-round performer.
Watch the visualiser HERE
A stand-out Aotearoa talent, Lauren has worked with some of the countries most celebrated artists (Dave Dobbyn, Bic Runga, Tim Finn, Anna Coddington, Sola Rosa, Dukes, Troy Kingi, Dallas Tamaira), and was a finalist for the 2024 Best Folk Artist award at the AMAs for her work with husband Matt Barus in Terrible Sons.
‘Slow Dancing’ is just the beginning from this one-of-a-kind Aotearoa creative. L.A. Mitchell is definitely a talent you should be tuned into!
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Claudia Robin Gunn & Jenny Freed - Kindy Kid
For all the new kindy kids of a new generation, and the parents who mistily remember sand kitchens, leaf collages, and applecake birthdays, children's songwriter Claudia Robin Gunn has teamed up with her own kindy buddy, actress and vocalist Jenny Freed, to create a sweet, memory-packed song and video.
For all the new kindy kids of a new generation, and the parents who mistily remember sand kitchens, leaf collages, and applecake birthdays, children's songwriter Claudia Robin Gunn has teamed up with her own kindy buddy, actress and vocalist Jenny Freed, to create a sweet, memory-packed song and video.
With kind support from NZ On Air Tamariki, the song is produced by Marshall Smith and Tom Fox at The Sound Room, and the video is created by Michelle Sokolich. This project is one of the singles off Claudia’s upcoming album Little Wild Learning, all about celebrating learning through music, and play. The video stars some adorable Morningside Kindergarten kiddos, including Jenny’s son Miro, who’s now off to school. Get ready to revisit the playgrounds of your youth, see the bright potential in this new generation, and sing along.
Morningside Kindergarten’s head teacher Nancy and a group of awesome parents made sure director Michelle Sokolich (from Show and Tell Video) was able to capture all the fun and diverse moments of a kindy day. Michelle’s no stranger to the Little Wild Music crew, having done many profile photography shoots with Claudia over the years, but this is her first video collaboration. Past colleagues in the workplace, when they both worked in media, they are now thrilled to creating content for little eyes and ears together, and a new project they are masterminding is just around the corner too. The whole team send a huge thanks to the families who gave their time and energy to make this kindy day extra special and bring this song’s story to life, and an extra special thanks to Auckland Kindergarten Association.
The song is out today, Friday 16th August, while the video premieres on Monday, so set your reminders and get ready to sing - all together now !
TJ & Huri to Release New Single on August 16th – A Love Song to Add to Your Playlist
TJ & Huri are set to captivate listeners once again with their upcoming single. This new release weaves a heartfelt story between sweet melodies and harmonies that embody the admiration of lovers.
TJ & Huri are set to captivate listeners once again with their upcoming single. This new release weaves a heartfelt story between sweet melodies and harmonies that embody the admiration of lovers.
Following the success of their April release "I Wonder Why," this marks TJ & Huri's second original single for 2024. With catchy guitar riffs and a vibe that celebrates love, this track is sure to resonate with fans old and new.
Listeners can look forward to adding this tune to their favorite playlists and enjoying it on all major streaming platforms. TJ & Huri are proud of this release and can't wait to share the full version with everyone on August 16th.
Additionally, the duo has some exciting summer shows planned, so be sure to keep an eye out for live performances where you can experience their music firsthand.
London based Kylie Price releases acoustic "Starboard Side"
Introducing London based Kylie Price, the captivating songstress who traces her roots to the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand and the vibrant culture of the Philippines.
In her songwriting journey, London based Kylie has collaborated with industry titans like Ben Mark from Kassner Music, known for his work with Take That, The Script, and Gavin James
(Kylie's latest single coming out Friday May 10th was co-written with Ben). Together Ben and Kylie co-wrote a song with Hong Kong Sony artist Serrini (for release in 2024).She has toplined and written with Reese Szabo, whose credits span major TV shows like The Good Doctor and brands like Coca Cola and Google Japan. Additionally, She has the pleasure of working with Tileyard Music, Europe's largest music community on pitch music, and Alex Stacey (Westlife and Mika).
Currently writing and recording with JC Flawes from the band Flawes, Kylie has new music on the way!
Festivals and Headline Shows
Strawberry Fields Liverpool July 2024
Talentbanq private event at the top of Battersea Power Station at Lord Mervyn’s Penthouse
F1 McLaren HQ Woking HeadQuarters Summer event
The Great Escape Artist Showcase 2024 - Brighton, UK
Live! At The Yard Festival 2024 - Wakefield, UK
Black Deer Americana Festival 2023 - Kent, UK
The British Country Music Festival 2023 - Blackpool, UK
Buckle & Boots - (Nashville Sounds In The Round) Festival 2023 - Manchester, UK
SXSW Artist Showcase 2022 - Austin Texas
Kylie Price Live (headline) 2023 - Green Note London, UK (sold out 2 nights)
Kylie Price Live (headline) 2022 - The Camden Chapel London, UK
Introducing London based Kylie Price, the captivating songstress who traces her roots to the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand and the vibrant culture of the Philippines. Kylie's music seamlessly blends deeply emotional lyricism with irresistible hooks, creating a sound that is both introspective and universally relatable.
Embarking on her musical journey as a Singer-Songwriter in the Country genre, Kylie fearlessly transitioned into the dynamic realm of Pop, a move that proved to be immensely successful.
Her single 'Perfect' soared to #6 on the Official NZ Music Charts, a testament to her growing influence. The triumph continued with her second single, 'Stay,' claiming the #5 spot on the same prestigious platform.
Embracing new horizons, Kylie made the courageous move to London, where she graced iconic venues such as The Camden Chapel, Slaughtered Lamb, and sold out headline shows at the historical Green Note in Camden.
Her performances, infused with a unique blend of Kiwi and Filipino influences, captivate audiences, leaving an indelible mark.
Drawing inspiration from her diverse cultural background, Kylie is currently immersed in the vibrant music scene of London, collaborating with talented producers to shape her sonic landscape. This phase of her journey sees her pushing artistic boundaries, solidifying her identity not just as a remarkable singer but also as a skilled songwriter with a global perspective.
With a string of successes under her belt and a commitment to embracing her Filipino heritage, Kylie Price is poised to make a lasting impact on the global music stage. Watch as this Kiwi-Filipina artist continues to evolve, leaving an indelible imprint on hearts and charts alike, celebrating the richness of her heritage through her music.
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