New Music Review - ‘King of the Reef’ by Flaxxies
Depicting what Flaxxies are all about - a fun single, ready for your summer vibes playlist. Dropping on all music platforms at midnight!
King of the Reef is about to be the hottest drop of your December because Flaxxies are back with their punchy-surf music, rearing to get up again with this upbeat, fun and ready-to-go song, which is going to be dropping at midnight tonight, so get on your surfboard and hit those waves with a good tune!
Flaxxies never fail to impress with their chilled tunes and somehow always seem to turn it up 5 million notches when they chuck us a new single, how good! If you’ve been to one of their gigs before, you may recognise this energised single as it always tends to pop off with the audience when it is performed and is finally here for you to listen to whenever you please.
King of the Reef brings a feeling of being able to pop down to the beach (for some reason, I feel this would be appropriate on a road trip to Raglan or to their favourite place, the Coromandel) with the windows down, the music up and a few iced drinks in the chilly bin that is sitting on your mates lap while bumping this absolute tune. At the beginning, they bring it in with a bit of synth-indie-rock, which is the best to way describe it, adding a little more pizazz and excitement to the tune you’re about to be taken in by.
For me, the highlight of the song is just how light it is and easy to listen to. The bass really drives through to make some epic movement in this jam.
King of the Reef seems the most Flaxxies-like song, however in saying that, I know that all of their music is their own, it’s just that one is a standout track that truly announces their names from the rooftop, like “hey, we’re Flaxxies and we are here to let you know that we are all kings of the reef! Just listen to our music and you will find this out!” It’s full of each member of the bands personalities. (It’s also a fun wee thing that they chucked the band name within the tune, also.)
Flaxxies have big ambitions and it’s easy for listeners to hear what they pour into their music for these to come true. From getting to know them this year, it’s easy to see that their hearts are in this for the long haul, especially with this release that is catered specifically to themselves and who they are going to become, they’re looking to be heard and they achieve this greatly in King of the Reef.
Here at Welcome to the Gig, I am (clearly) a big fan of Flaxxies and am always super eager to hear what they have coming up next because I know that it will always be musically pleasing and a fun vibe to sing/dance along to. These five legends are proof that even though they may be young, that doesn’t stop them from producing and creating high end, good quality music, which is thoroughly appreciated and always enjoyed.
If you want to know more about Flaxxies, check out the Feature Friday we did a while back here and hit them up on their social media platforms below!
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Music Review - ‘I Was / I Am’ the album by Noah Kahan
Welcome all who have come from different corners of the world to have a read of my first ever international write-up on Welcome to the Gig! I am pleased to announce that every so often, there will be reviews and such from musicians outside of New Zealand, which is super exciting and something that has been encouraged by friends/family and also in my thoughts for a while.
Today, we are kicking it off with someone I have wanted to write about for quite a while on the blog, American musician, Noah Kahan who loves White Claws and dogs!
Noah comes from New Hampshire in America where he has faced many challenges, but has still tried to keep himself true to whatever he chooses to do within life and his career.
Noah’s latest album drop, I Was / I Am, released back in September, has been really life-changing for many listeners around the world, telling some hard stories from the past, with hope for the present and the future. I Was / I Am takes you on a journey to whichever destination is next on the roadmap that is life.
What I thoroughly enjoy about I Was / I Am and Noah’s music is that it is always raw, no matter how much it hurts to hear it or for him to sing it, he still puts it out there and has let fans know that they are not alone with their struggles and that he also faces them daily. A truly authentic and genuine way to release an album and to share your experiences with those who may need some comfort right now.
In the track Howling, Noah references the big black dog of depression that he often has to cope with, a topic many people tend to shy away from talking about as it is frowned upon in many situations, when in reality, we should be able to be vulnerable and honest like Noah is without any judgement.
Caves is a cracker of a song - it is a little more upbeat, however it still holds value with the importance of the lyrics, which I believe may have been derived from a relationship that potentially wasn’t working out, but both parties wanted to try and keep it going, even if there wasn’t a light at the end of the tunnel, as they had originally hoped. Eventually, someone has to cave and say “okay, this is not working out” but it feels to me that finding the courage to do so strikes as very difficult to do and it was never going to be an easy conversation to begin with.
Someone Like You is another track that draws your attention in - featuring the wonderful Joy Oladokun, this song pulls all the stops out with beautiful vocals from both Noah and Joy, a treat for the ears. I really like the inviting sound to it and feel that it is a fresh kind of pop-love ballad that would do well in the top 40 chart and become quite a hit with those of all ages.
The lyrics and movement of I Was / I Am is driven by the honest admission of some of the changes being best and some for the worst for Noah and I think we can all applaud that and recognise that change has a lot of good impacts in so many ways (even if it’s tough) and whether you’re a musician, or wherever you are on your path, to find new things and endure growth is such a huge thing to go through and it will take you on to many new opportunities that you probably would never have given thought to previously.
The bottom line of this review is that Noah’s words really resonate with me and millions of listeners throughout the world, making him an extremely likeable person whose music comes in all shapes and sizes, meaning you are guaranteed to find a song of his that you will relate to and really enjoy. The 10-track album is a perfect embodiment of who Noah has been and who he is now.
I Was / I Am is most definitely worth taking the time out of your day to have a listen to. Make sure that you go and check it out right now and have a follow along with Noah at the below links -
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Thank you so much for sticking around and reading my first international write-up on Welcome to the Gig! I hope that you enjoyed this album review and find some hope from Noah’s words as much as I personally do. He is a fantastic person with a heart of gold and hopefully one day, we will all get to see him on our side of the world.
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New Music Review: ‘6:18 (Remember Your Name)’ by Simon Hirst
A strong soldier, Simon is back with his latest and one of the greatest songs he has released so far. 6:18 (Remember Your Name) is available to stream on all musical platforms!
Hot off the press - get amongst this epic tune that was just released in the weekend from Hamilton-based legend, Simon Hirst, who has come back full throttle with his honest and functional single, 6:18 (Remember Your Name) which is an absolute bop to bring in the warmer weather with. 6:18 has a brilliant, upbeat vibe to it and it can be likened to a John Mayer song in a way - which of course, is a compliment.
6:18 is a guaranteed earworm that will help you understand Simon's writing style a little bit more - this humble and kind musician is someone who sings and writes from the heart, each lyric and each strum of guitar that he releases, it’s inevitable that he has taken all of his energy and placed it gently into the passion projects he works on. 6:18 is fantastic not only because of Simon’s vocals that just bring it home really well, but the use of instruments and way it has been mixed down. The beats make it feel a little more light-hearted than the lyrics that may have you thinking “wow, this man is a lyrical genius even though that is some gut wrenching stuff!”
During the course of 6:18, Simon tells stories from multiple people who come from all walks of life, allowing us to put our respect out for these people who have maybe gone through tough times, but even though the lyrics tell some harsh truths sometimes, Simon puts them together constructively and in a respectful way to those he is telling the stories of. What I truly enjoy about Simon’s music is the fact that he takes care to ensure that he puts out music that makes sense but doesn’t hide behind safe lyrics - he is always willing to tell us something more than you can imagine a musician doing and from others’ perspective. When we as humans write, particularly songs, we tend to write about our own experiences, however, Simon tends to go in the opposite direction and that is quite refreshing.
For me, listening to 6:18 feels like the sun coming out after a huge rain storm, making something unpleasant more pleasant.
While this track might not be a country song, the more I’ve listened to it over time, the more it becomes apparent that it would be also mind blowing if it had a bit of a country twang to it, which would be an incredible twist.
If you’re interested in listening to the song, please click on the link either in the title of the cover art, or in the first line of the review - this will take you over to Spotify to have a wee jam with this beauty.
You can find Simon at all of the links below (and please make sure you do go follow him and comment on his stuff - he is a brilliant human with incredible skill!)
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A couple of disclaimers, etc.
International write-ups coming in DECEMBER!
Also, my sincerest apologies for first of all, this post not going live on the day of release - the track was released on Saturday and I promised Simon it would be out the same day, or the day before! Had bad writers block, so that unfortunately did not help on reaching this deadline (which for me, is extremely unusual to not meet a personal goal like getting something up on time). Apologies for anyone who came to the blog and saw half a written post for this review over the past couple of days - completely forgot to reschedule this post!
Anyway!! Thank you, Si, for allowing Welcome to the Gig be a part of your journey through your musical life. Much respect for what you do, pal!
New Music Review - ‘Love Won’t Run Away’ by Wulfie and Loveta
A stunning capture of two very talented musicians - Wulfie and Loveta, photo captured at the Pink Lady Rooftop bar in Christchurch. Perfect for the cover of the newest single, Love Won’t Run Away, out NOW!
Love Won’t Run Away is the newest ballad from the powerhouse duo that is Wulfie (Tim Heeringa) and Loveta (Lauren Marshall), encapsulating you with everything these two have to offer and by the time this wonderful track ends, it will reignite your belief in not being alone forever if, like me, your dating life is a bit of a disaster or non-existent.
This absolutely melting ballad will have you realise that it is very different to other relationship songs that we have become accustom to hearing - this one does not have a sad ending, a wonderful twist to hear. In fact, from the beginning and even through the middle, it will have you floating on cloud 9.
Love Won’t Run Away is a really magical love song mixed with many emotions that will have you wishing for more Wulfie x Loveta - it is a beautiful song that hits all the right notes and I genuinely hope that these two continue to put out projects together.
Just like these two very lovely musicians, Love Won’t Run Away is classy and that spark is at the highest rank while you tune into this one.
It has elements of unique flare in the mixing of the music - making it an even more shiny experience. It is an electronic, pop infused love ballad that is about the one that managed to not get away, like a fairy tale that many of us can only dream of.
Love Won’t Run Away is also about a love for someone that you could never picture letting go of as you know there is something quite special to be shared between the two and you want it to be continuous and never-ending. This type of true romance is rare in the world nowadays and to me, the song feels as though it goes back to when humans felt more depth in their soul than they do now. It is a heart pumper, one that will have you thriving and wanting to share your care and love for that certain someone (you’re thinking of someone, aren’t you - it’s okay, we’re all friends here!)
Check out those synth beats and leading vocals - everything rolls into one wonderous song and the music video is pretty incredible, too! (However, at time of publication of this review, it is not available on YouTube).
An excellently constructed new vibe to listen to on your Friday evening. I would highly recommend this song to anyone who likes listening to softer tunes and love ballads that have a bit of electro-pop thrown in there. I adore this song and if you do too, be sure to check out Wulfie and Loveta at all the links below -
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New Music Review - ‘Hannah’ by Parabola West
A breathtakingly, mystical art piece for the cover of Hannah, available at midnight!
Calling all souls - old and new!
Magical, mystical and authentically herself, Parabola West (real name Amy Tucker West) is here to treat us with a new tune that will take you away to the lands of fairy tales and beyond.
Hannah is due to be released on Friday at midnight and the Raglan local is not a stranger to adding dashes of fantasy into her music which makes it a very different vibe to what I’m personally used to, however, Parabola opens up her wings and shows us a different world with this track which incorporates a lot of mellowed out sequences of events and lyrics.
In Hannah, the main character (obviously named Hannah!) is stuck between the physical and spiritual worlds in which she has essentially dabbled too much and has gotten herself lost. The mystery remains, will she end up luring in others to share in her fate, or will there be a plot twist?
Hannah mixes science with maths, two subjects that Parabola thoroughly enjoys, which you can tell is incorporated right into the track. Hannah is also infused with electronic tones and a drop of folk in there, too, making Parabola’s newest release a very unique one in the music world.
A fun fact about Hannah is that it was recorded at healing volume. Yes, you read that right - recorded at a slightly lower volume than normal songs, this one is meant to send you to higher places, while helping you to feel soothed and relaxed, a technique in which I’ve not heard of other artists doing (or at most, it would be very rare to hear of that!), which is a fantastical taste of what is to come from Parabola’s debut upcoming album.
Parabola will take you to the depths of what warms you up with a bit of Glastonbury-vibes popped in with her expressions of differences, all presented through her musical career and also her website. It is like an enchanted fairy land and Hannah promises to be no different to the attractive fantasy-reality she has shared with fans in the past. Spin this track when it drops at midnight tonight and check out Parabola’s previous drops.
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New Music Review - ‘What Should I Do?’ by The Gateways
Serving those 80s vibes for the cover of What Should I Do? Available now!
Christchurch garage-rock band, The Gateways are here with a brand new single which was released on Thursday, 11th November, What Should I Do? They are certainly dishing up the super grunge, in-your-face splash for us with the first song they ever wrote coming to life, now available for you to hear.
Following on from their debut single, Noise Control, The Gateways are on the way to creating some other new tunes that will blow the roof off venues this summer and beyond.
When you listen to The Gateways, you may find that some of their songs start out softly, like in What Should I Do?, but within seconds, you will realise how loud and proud these boys truly are with their infectious rock n roll attitudes which is the style of a great band that has come out of the wonderous walls of TuneSoc at the University of Canterbury.
You will thoroughly enjoy their fresh release if you’re quite into noisy grunge-punk, The Gateways exude this and you’re most likely going to want to do some decent head banging while you hear What Should I Do? It is a tasteful track and while it may not be to everyone’s liking, it certainly has the high beats for those of us who enjoy heavier musical tastes - this will be such a great song to add to your party playlist, for sure! It will get guests up and pumping, potentially keeping them up all night grooving.
While The Gateways lads have work, study and a band to be in, their efforts of fulfilling their musical passions are never in vain with a few supportive friends, family and new fans who quite often attend their gigs around Christchurch, where their talents are always invited in by people of the audience because of the work they put in to being appreciated and heard. They go hardcore on stage and really show up, which pulls through into What Should I Do?
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New Music Review - ‘LA’ by Jaz Paterson
How sweet is the photo for LA! Available for you to listen to right now - make sure to click through and please your ears with this stunning track. Made with the help of NZ On Air, among many other very talented people!
Jaz is back, back again… Tell everyone you know because LA is the third single off Jaz’s upcoming EP, Ache, which is due out in a couple short weeks and it will have thought bubbles hovering over your head for days with the way that she has depicted this track in a form of being able to express what most of us wish we could do - run away (sometimes).
LA tells the tale of how Jaz understands that even though she may want to jet set off to another place where she isn’t known and no matter how glittery and absolutely wonderful new people and places are, she knows that she will still be the same person that she is now. Essentially, if she uprooted everything and moved to LA, for example, she has come to the realisation that she would not become a different person just because everything else has changed. That tends to get you right in the heart and I can feel that anyone who wants to make a big change will be really influenced by this track to give their future changes a lot of consideration.
LA is a brilliant single release off the EP, Ache - you can hear Jaz’s passion and emotion in this song, with lyrics that will have the fire flowing through you and really stick to you like a magnetic force. The path of lyrics will resonate with many listeners and will even teach you a few things about life as Jaz proves that she is wise beyond her 26 years.
With this song, it seems as though I’ve known it for years - a warm welcome to my playlist and it should also be added to yours immediately to avoid disappointment when everyone knows about it. LA showcases Jaz’s voice in terms of pop, rather than the beat of almost drum and bass from her previous single, Ache. I love how she changes it up, but at the same time, she still stays as true to herself and what she knows. A true inspiration of a musician.
Jaz is a rather magical storyteller, always singing truthful hopes, dreams and fears through her perfectly pieced together music. As soon as LA starts, Jaz’s calming voice follows within seconds to tell us about wanting to be on a plane and how she’d love to see pink sunrises from her window seat, a beautiful description.
Jaz is one of the very talented individuals that has come out of Sole Music Academy and I know that this is just the beginning of her long-term career. She brings joy to the music world, even if that means telling raw and depth to the universe. That is always admirable and makes a song even more explosive! Well done, Jaz. LA is fantastic.
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New Music Review - ‘Hero Skies’ by Dolphin Friendly
How gorgeous is the art for the cover of Hero Skies! A glowing owl. Who would’ve thought - so epic. Hero Skies, available NOW!
Preash. The Dolphin Friendly lads are here to take us on a new, trippy rollercoaster with their first single in nearly a year, Hero Skies, released on 5th November 2021. Dolphin Friendly have adopted a new, fresher sound with this mix and their upcoming EP, levelling up from their previous releases and this one will make you absolutely fizz and allow you to put that extra dash of spice back into your life. This song is not for the faint-hearted, so make sure to get yourself prepared, this is going to keep you on your toes with excitement. The track is essentially setting out the framework for what the guys are going to be handing us over the next while, get ready to take a ride with this one, so strap yourself in.
With infectious, hardcore rock sounds that will have you head banging so hard that you may need to glue your glasses to your face (me while listening to it), you’re going to absolutely dig this new vibe that Dolphin Friendly are going for and appreciate the elements that have been used in this track. The band worked with Connor Jaine (CJ) of Mako Road on this track and it certainly comes through how well they collaborate on songs, which has been continuous over the newest EP they have been working on, coming together as a clear dream team.
Hero Skies pays respect and thankfulness to the bands musical inspirations who have passed on, hence the name of the song. To pay homage to the heroes that are now in the skies above is something that I personally would never thought of for a musical idea and that is what makes the song a really spectacular listen because it is so different, yet it speaks many volumes. They are reaching out to these musicians that have helped them pave their way in the music industry - while Dolphin Friendly set themselves out individually from the crowd, they have taken some tricks from former musicians who walked this earth and inserted the power ques from them into their songs.
The psychedelic video for the song is one of the most impressive that I’ve seen this year. Produced and edited by Wade McClelland of Made by Wade and Bradon McCaughey, it will awaken every part of you.
Hero Skies is one of the least serious tracks off the upcoming EP, however, as a band, Dolphin Friendly have never limited themselves to anything and they are always willing to try to put their thumbs in many different pies which makes them so fantastic to continue to listen to. They make such an impression that it will sound like fireworks going off on each new track that you hear from them. Once you hear Dolphin Friendly, you are never going to get them out of your head and that is an absolute promise.
The creative lyrics jump out at you and add fuel to the incredibly fiery song that is Hero Skies, so make sure to go and have a listen to the track which is available worldwide now for your listening pleasure!
Brilliant song, bloody wonderful men, they are absolutely worth following their journey and seeing what their next steps are.
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New Music Review: ‘Railroad for Two’ by Mini Simmons
Lovely artwork for Railroad for Two - it certainly has that train station, Harry Potter-type vibe. A calming and beautiful piece of art.
Mini Simmons are an Auckland based rock and roll band that are proving that no matter what challenges anyone faces (such as not being able to do proper band practises currently), you can get through anything. As a band that may not be all in one bubble, however they are certainly still ensuring that they are putting out work and keeping themselves on the ball such as with this track, as they have been since their formation in 2017 in Mexico. Mini Simmons are a delight to see live and listen to. Buckle in for this review and enjoy!
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With their newest single, Railroad for Two, having splashed out into the world from midnight last night, this special track takes you back a step in time with its old timely feel, enhanced by the strong presence of calm, it comes with the feeling of a romantic movie with a happy ending. I can almost liken it to being on an actual train and being zoned out from everything, just listening to this track and feeling the most peaceful you ever have been - a lovely few minutes of time coming to a halt for your Wednesday evening!
Railroad for Two will take you on the journey of falling and being in love with the magical sweetness of the words and the music that ties it together. A little more mellow than their previous releases, Mini Simmons have found a way to pull at your heartstrings with this moving, classic song.
Mini Simmons remind me of a smooth 70s band that have been transported to the here and now with Railroad for Two. It may not be a song for everybody, but I do highly recommend having a listen a few times to this one as it is just a really wholesome track.
Emily described the song as “a sink-back-in-your-seat-with-a-cup-of-Earl-Grey love song that winds its way through the English countryside and it’s a journey home.” I love how the artwork intertwines with that description of the lyrics sung - the classic glass stained window and the Harry Potter-esque, English train. Perfect and visually pleasing to look at.
A thirst for love and an addiction in carrying this through musically, Mini Simmons showcase their talents in all areas of their newest drop. Make sure that you have a listen and see what the song feels like for you - I would agree with Emily on the statement that it feels like you need a cup of Earl Grey tea while tuning in! Check out Railway for Two, out now on all streaming services.
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New Music Review - ‘TRIVIAL’ by The Butlers
Simple, but a fun cover for TRIVIAL, out now!
Crisp. Blended. Flat out great. Just a couple of words in the English language that describe the new song, TRIVIAL, from The Butlers which rained down on us from midnight last night and it is a beauty.
TRIVIAL pulls you in from the very beginning - it is mellow enough to have your ears tuned in the entire time, yet still has that flavour of The Butlers sound that we all know and love, with a twinge of fresh mystery. A true soft indie-rock vibe, TRIVIAL is certainly far from being what the title is. In fact, it takes you on a ride to get away from anything trivial, a fun adventure for the new evolution of sound that these talented men have taken on.
My favourite lyrics are “I manifest these thoughts until I think I’m over this” - that has got to be one of the utmost outstanding lines of the year. Incredibly brilliant and perfectly intertwined into TRIVIAL.
The video is an absolute blast - filmed in front of a green screen that makes everyone pretty much disappear, apart from some their features (and Walt’s face is the only one visible), giving the illusion that we can just be taken away to outer space at any moment, which is what The Butlers clearly strive to achieve by putting out their tunes. Plus, the video also has this epic, groovy galaxy theme to it, which I am definitely digging.
You can always count on The Butlers to put out solid projects and TRIVIAL is another foundation for the growth of their musical careers and setting out the path to their upcoming album release.
The song is not an in-your-face track by any means, but it gives off that oomph of energy that you’d expect and I can imagine that it will go off really well when they can perform it live, along with their other previous new releases which have been jammed non-stop for the past little while.
TRIVIAL has a fun, easy-listening and consistent beat to it, never dropping below the baseline.
Make sure to check out the tasty tune right now and give The Butlers a good ole round of applause for the hard mahi that they are smashing out.
Want more of The Butlers? Check out the review for their previous track, WHEN I’M BACK, here.
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New Music Review - ‘The Time of Our Lives’ by Mild Orange
This brilliantly shot photo was taken in Tokyo, Japan by Mehrt and features snippets of the bands other ventures such as Barry’s Bread, Rosham Beau, the last names of the guys and some song names. Can you spot them all?
Hello, good evening and welcome back to another Mild Orange review. Hey, it wasn’t entirely my decision to write this one - I asked and everyone on Instagram voted that they wanted this review, so I gladly will oblige to the readers of Welcome to the Gig! (Plus, we know how much I love Mild Orange and all they stand for, so realistically, I would have probably written this whichever way the votes went… So, I am absolutely stoked to bring you this, hope you enjoy the read.)
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Warning: slight gushing and feelings ahead in this review.
Following hot on the tail of their previous release, This Kinda Day, Mild Orange have hit the airwaves once again with their newest internationally renowned single, The Time of Our Lives which, for a track that was released less than 24 hours ago, it is already gaining traction from more than their home country of Aotearoa - watching the comments in the live chat from all different countries prior to the video premiere was pretty special and I know that the feedback that was coming through would have meant a lot to them, too. It’s wonderful to see how much Mild Orange are appreciated and welcomed all over with the energy that they bring to the music they put out, which always sends out such positive and enticing vibes.
The Time of Our Lives opens the gateway to different stories of what the band have enjoyed and learned whilst having been previously in Japan, which obviously holds a very epic part of Mild Orange’s hearts.
The beginning of the song comes in with a little intentional glitch-like, drum sound and that few seconds really makes you curious to hear more of The Time of Our Lives - setting the tone of a colourful story in which the accompanying video pairs perfectly with it, just like when you have a cup of Mild Orange tea with a Mild Orange song - absolute pure happiness at the end of the day.
While the song may require you to listen to it more than once to love it (upon writing this section of the review, I’m up to about listen number nine of The Time of Our Lives and I kid you not, you will fall head over heels with it each time you hear it), this track is not just one to glaze over and move on from. No. You need to take every moment of it in, thoroughly enjoy it, like the breeze on a hot summers day. Same with the video, too (check that out below!)
Mild Orange are not ones who put out standard, subpar songs or anything that sounds exactly like what everyone else is pushing out because they are certain of what they want and where they are taking their projects, which sometimes can lack from different musicians (my personal opinion).
They make sure to put a brilliant spin on everything and take you on unexpected paths, making it feel like you are traveling through another space in time. For me, The Time of Our Lives makes me feel warm, comforted, thankful and pleased to have discovered their insane talents. These emotions are the intentions that Mehrt, Barry, Jah and Jeck incorporate into everything they throw their passions at and as per normal, this flows through like rapid fire, especially in this new drop where fantastic is an understatement.
Now, lets move on to the video, shall we? It’s very Mild Orange-esque from the start. It begins in a dark room where we get a glimpse of photos that have been taken around Tokyo and slowly but surely, we see Kento Yoshioka skating through freeze frames of people, who if they were moving, would be going about their daily lives. Kento wows with his incredible skateboarding tricks which look incredibly fun - he is clearly a professional at his art of choice and makes a groovy addition to this excitement-filled mini movie, if you will. The video filters between blood orange tones (kind of giving it a vibe like the Freak In Me video), normal colouration and then black and white. The video was a collective effort between a lot of wonderful people including Tomoyuki Kujirai, Mehrt, Nion and Keita Motegi, just to name a few. (All of the credits are listed in the official YouTube video description).
All in all, the execution of everything for The Time of Our Lives gels well together and if you don’t overly enjoy the track the first time, listen to this in a quiet room, turn off every other distraction and hone into the storybook of wonder that they are telling you. If it helps, pretend you’re in Tokyo yourself and cruising through the streets, this will guarantee that you’ll find that bliss state you are searching for.
For this new wave of epic skate, busy-city life drop, I would happily give this one a 9.8/10. Keep crushing your projects, Mehrt, Jah, Jeck and Barry - we appreciate you and thank you for all the goods you are providing us fans!
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New Music Review - ‘They Don't Know a Thing About Me 2.0’ the EP by Chris Bates
Artwork for Chris’ latest EP. It will, most definitely, make your heart melt. Have a listen now!
Following on from his first EP, They Don't Know a Thing About Me released at the end of October 2020, Chris Bates is back with his emotionally driven, heartfelt second EP, They Don't Know a Thing About Me 2.0 which might have you on the floor, appreciating the maturity of this man and the lyrics that will absolutely make your heart melt.
Filled with outstanding melodies, stunning guitar riffs and incredibly beautiful piano touches, Chris makes himself unapologetically known. Keep on watching for his next moves in this big world.
If you're looking for the ultimate teary-eyed soundtrack for your week, They Don't Know a Thing About Me 2.0 certainly hits that spot. Chris exerts that kind of Dean Lewis vibe in a way, making words pull at each and every heart string. You will be fully captivated by the vibe that he sends out.
Each song from this 5-track wonderland is driven with passion and experience clearly from Chris’ past. For me, I think it's wonderful to be able to relate to a song and go “okay, wow. I have felt that at some point and can absolutely see where this artist is coming from” and Chris certainly shares his music in such a vulnerable and special way to relate to the audience, while being authentic to himself.
Highly recommend driving alone and shouting out the lyrics on an empty road you're going down and letting yourself feel all of the feelings with this EP. What a journey of spectacular bliss!
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New Music Review - ‘Slack’ the album by Molly Payton
Slack is out now for your listening pleasure! Can you guys almost feel the texture of the album art? It’s got that fun 90s look to it. Created by Riley Coughlin.
Good golly, Miss Molly has only gone and knocked me out of my chair once again with her latest mini album drop.
Slack is full of eight charismatic and fun songs, promising to keep you hyped while waiting for the sunshine to return. While London may have claimed her, she is still very much Kiwi with a heart that has a lot to share with her fans throughout the world. Not everyone may agree with this next statement, however for music to be special to me, I have to be able to feel things from what has been created and Slack certainly delivers on various levels of feelings.
Slack is a creative process that spanned over eight months and has been bought to us between the UK and New Zealand studios, giving it that special touch of both Molly’s homelands. While it was a tricky process, she is proud of the album she has created.
The mini album offers up soulful, indie sounds that have been carefully thought out and made into a lovely, easy listen that has hit the right notes with audiences since it was released on Friday, 1st October.
If you’re looking for a new soundtrack to keep you warm, check out January Summers. In this tune, Molly reflects back on exactly what the song title is - January Summers. In true Kiwi fashion, she brings us what a classic summer is like in New Zealand - going to the beach, sleeping in the boot of a car (although I like to imagine it’s not a squashed up boot and that instead it is an open boot of a van with fairy lights and all the good things tucked away in there with a guitar on the side and such). In this song, it seems as though Molly is wishing that she could spend every January in NZ as we all know how cold the UK is at that time of year. This would be paired well with a nice, ice cold beverage, you can’t fault this one.
Another standout track on the album for me is When Skies Were Always Blue, this was the third single released in early September and this was when I first heard Molly’s music and absolutely loved her attitude and the way she brings her spark to the table. When Skies Were Always Blue is more on the sombre side - sadly, it is about learning to live with disappointment, but on the same level, it shows you how to also live with joy through that pain. Molly has explained she wrote this song as a reminder to herself that things will get better. I love how she is using her platform of music to not only reassure herself, but also her listeners.
The album almost feels like it should feature Nat Hutton from There’s a Tuesday as Molly and Nat both have beautiful voices that would work quite well together, it will be an outstanding day if they ever do a collab.
Molly certainly has that rock chick, indie, 90s persona that flows through in her work, especially with this album. Molly knows what will captivate our attention and being a young female artist in the music industry, she is pushing all boundaries down that are placed up by others who may not want to see the female industry rise. Power to you, Molly.
Overall, this mini album gets an 8.5 out of 10 stars!
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New Music Review - ‘Juno’ the EP by Bayleaf
The very serene cover art for Bayleaf’s debut EP which is out October 1st! Fun fact about the art: this came about when Baily blended photos of Mars and Jupiter together. The name Juno came from the Nasa space probe which was sent to take photos of Jupiter in 2015! Creative AND fun.
Sit down and buckle in for this newest release, popping off on Friday, 1st October. This is the debut EP entitled Juno, by Baily Lelieveld and friends which is described as an audio collaborative project with features from Cheena Rae (sax), Kevin Fernando (electric guitar), Liam Wahrlich (bass) and George Davenport (vocals, guitar) - a whole stack of wildly talented, wonderful people.
You may recognise Baily’s voice as being one of the highly gifted singers from The Raddlers in which you would be correct. This time, Baily has branched out and decided to release this EP under stage name Bayleaf and there is nothing more outstanding than this appealing new 5-track memorable launch. Juno is an EP that would be great to listen to live in a smaller setting as it feels personal and intimate to the listener, which I believe, may be the aim. Produced entirely by Baily himself, the entirety is filled with special moments, creative new sounds and many purposefully picked instruments.
Bayleaf sets the tone with the opener, Loops - Baily’s vocals don’t come in until about 48 seconds which tends to compliment this first song and sets the suspense even greater on our dials so you are completely unaware of what is to come next and I like that type of feeling personally. This EP has a surprise around every corner, making it fresh and unpredictable. Baily (and friends) always manage to keep you listening with the way everything just flows like you’re on a gondola in the rivers of Italy - a relaxing experience, indeed.
Lose My Mind is one of The Raddlers classics, first being released in December 2018 and is a hit with the crowd when it is performed live and I can tell you, this cover is tenfold. Lose My Mind is an enchanting, wonderful piece of work that captures your soul in one single track. This version of the song is more raw cut than the original, it feels very stripped back and it’s almost a slightly different dynamic, but at the same time it still has a mildly true feel of The Raddlers version with it, making it a lovely, easy listening tribute.
As with any of Baily’s projects, nothing is ever the same as you’d think and this is true when listening to Roadside, because on this soothing 3rd song, you may recognise that it is not Baily that is singing primarily. It is, in fact, his good friend and flatmate, George Davenport who is also full of beautiful singing abilities, just like his mate. It’s a great move to have a different singer on some tracks, it mixes things up a little and ensures that Juno is completely unique. A great move for other musicians to follow sometimes to change it up and make it even more fun. The song is a little more mellow than the others, however, the theme is about someone that may be in your line of sight who has captured you under their spell, if you will. At the same time, it’s a big secret and it’s hard to tell whether you’re too busy to figure things out because you’re busy thinking of yourself, so you almost will never know the outcome due to this, unless you take the leap of faith and admit your feelings to this person. “Nobody knows the way I feel about you now, ain’t that special?” It is. It certainly is.
If you listen to The LAB Music Show on a Tuesday afternoon where Baily and his good friend/bandmate, Liam Wahrlich host their own podcast/radio show, you will recognise some of Waves, which is the fourth track on Juno, as it is actually the intro song for the show. Waves has an epically fun vibe with the music that goes with the lyrics which touches on a bit of a more serious topic. Waves starts with what could be a synth beat bringing the song up from the ground and gradually getting louder over time. Baily sings about mental health in this track and has poured some valid points into the tune such as looking out for your mates and recognising that it helps sometimes when you sit in a car and talk about things with them. Waves is one that we all could take some good advice from and by bringing light to the mental health movement, this sparks those harder to have conversations with mates. We need more honesty regarding this and I applaud Bayleaf for opening this door.
The Scientist is the closer of the EP and I think that it is for the best if you listen to every track in the order it was intended to be listened to. No, The Scientist is not bad in any way, it is the total opposite. Stack up on the tissues because you may have the rain falling out of your eyes when this one hits your ears, so lock yourself away and soak up all of the incredibleness this one has to offer. This has to be one the greatest and most unique covers of Coldplay’s that I have ever heard, Baily does each second of the track such justice that upon first hearing it, I could’ve fallen off the chair, it’s honestly that powerful. Hopefully one day, Coldplay will hear it and think it is as wonderful as I do. Give it a listen for yourself on Friday and determine what your thoughts are on it.
Honestly, for this entire EP, I would need to give it a 200/10 because it has genuinely blown me away from the first time I gave it a listen. Bayleaf (or Baily and friends) have done an absolutely miraculous job of creating and producing Juno and with more tracks on the way soon, there are no breaks for these friends and their love of creating and vibing.
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New Music Review - ‘WHEN I’M BACK’ by The Butlers
WHEN I’M BACK - available now on all platforms! Photo from The Butlers Instagram.
Boom. No, sorry - that is not me yelling at you in the title of this review. WHEN I’M BACK is the hottest release of The Butlers, fresh off the heels of WHY ARE WE ALWAYS WAITING which came out just over a month ago - they are throwing all of their talents into the atmosphere and causing quite the stir with all of these fiery, consistently bloody brilliant songs.
WHEN I’M BACK packs an entire punch and a half, these men aren’t messing around and are definitely taking NZ rock music to the next level, making them one of the biggest threats to other bands trying to compete to take that top spot. They literally Walt(z) in, (sorry for the pun - if you know, you know), throw us a new song and as soon as we are just slowing down from listening to the song at least 500 times a day, they decide to run out with that song and hand us another one without us having a chance to register what is going on.
How they do it so easily and quickly never ceases to amaze me. The style of this track is exceptionally catchy and will have you wishing that you’d known about this song well before it came out.
The Butlers style is a mix of surf-rock, but also combines little aspects of other genres sprinkled through their discography. WHEN I’M BACK almost takes you to the past and sounds like an edgier version of a rock song from the early 2000s. If you’ve not given these guys a chance, it would be a bright idea to do it and give them a fair listen - they up their game each and every release, which means that there is something for everyone to pop on their record player.
The beginning of the song gives me a sort of Dolphin Friendly vibe with the absolute slapping opener and now I’d really like to see The Butlers x Dolphin Friendly collaboration - that would be an epic moment and I could see that being so well received by the audience of both talented bands.
It is very easy to see how The Butlers have pulled together such a big following and have over 60k listeners per month on Spotify. An incredible effort for a band from the depths of Sumner, here in little ole Christchurch, New Zealand.
To conclude, WHEN I’M BACK is going to be the sound of the Summer festivals - a catchy vibe that you can see will get the crowds up and dancing, for definite. 8.5/10 surf emojis.
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New Music Review - ‘Bus Stop’ by There’s a Tuesday
The cover for Bus Stop - partly filmed in the Christchurch Metro bus yard.
When There’s a Tuesday release a new single, you know that it is going to be the ultimate hype for the weeks ahead and with their latest drop, Bus Stop, it is proving to be just that, even just days after coming out.
The track dropped on Friday at midnight after the band signed to Benee’s record label, Olive Records, recently. The band have been teasing this for well over a month and the song has been taking over the airways and everyone’s playlists since it was made public. To say that the amount of people that have shared the song on Instagram has been insane… Well, that would be an understatement actually. Literally every story on Friday was this song and it is easy to see why. These four certainly know how to write catchy tunes and do it well, making them fun, but also exceptionally relatable all rolled into one.
Bus Stop opens with some really upbeat music, which is kept up throughout the entire song, making this one of the catchiest pop songs that you will hear in 2021.
Let’s put it this way: if you aren’t either a) sing-shouting this song in your car or b) crying on the way home (bad pun), then you are most definitely doing it all wrong, or you haven’t actually listened to Bus Stop yet. In that case, are you doing okay? The song is super memorable and it is an actual bop for all generations. I mean, you could recommend this song to your Grandma with a bad hip and I can guarantee that she would get up and be dancing with ease because it is genuinely that good.
Having a bad day? Put on Bus Stop. Having a good day? Put on Bus Stop. Needing a road trip song? Put on Bus Stop. Simple as that!
The video is pretty neat, too. Filmed throughout different areas of Christchurch, some of it looks as though it has been done in front of a green screen, when in fact, the lights of New Regent Street and the central city are actually far from being fake, they are real. I love the fact that they have incorporated their home town into the video - it makes it even more special and gives that personal touch from the band to the viewers.
Bus Stop could be taken many ways through different levels of emotions. It really depends on the listener onto how you interpret it. All I know is that There’s a Tuesday always try and make their songs happy, no matter if it’s a serious track or not.
Bus Stop has some really unique beats and the way that both Minnie and Nat’s voices blend in with Joel and Gus’ instruments makes it even that much more superb, it’s hard to fault them on anything they release - each body of work they put out somehow always blows my mind.
They just work so well as a band and after seeing them live a fair few times, I can see the relationship bonds they have formed, which makes them quite a distinct set of musicians whose music will be played throughout history. There’s a Tuesday aren’t going from any of our brains any time soon and I, for one, am very glad about this.
For this reason, the song gets an indefinite 10/10 for me. Available to listen to now on all platforms, this is one piece of ear candy you will need to pop up right now because everyone is talking about it and you don’t want to be the odd one out, do you? Now, go cry on the ride home over this song!
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New Music Review - ‘Lonely, Only’ by Montgomery
The cover for Lonely, Only - available now on all good streaming platforms!
George Manning, AKA Montgomery, has quickly emerged into the New Zealand music scene over the past year with his beautifully vulnerable songs that are put out into the universe for others to also feel all of the feelings that he has to share.
Montgomery released his latest single Lonely, Only at midnight last night - a really soothing for the soul track that will take your mind off the events happening in the world, making you feel blissful and re-energized.
Lonely, Only is a very slowed down power ballad that captures the essence of love, hope and Montgomery’s sincere personality. With perfectly hooked sounds, the song fills you with aspiration to fulfill something that you are really wanting, such as a relationship or a change in career. Whatever it is you’re seeking, this song will make you want to go out and grab it with two hands. It will spark a fire of inspiration within you, that is just how Montgomery’s music makes you feel on the inside, which is quite special.
What I love most about the song is the fact that it hits all of the right notes with the sound, the mixing and also the lyrics. It will make you wish (if you aren’t already) that you could be in love. It is the ultimate fairytale wrapped up into just under four minutes - clean and indefinitely refreshing.
While Montgomery is still new to the music scene, he carries a presence with him that will always be truthful and exciting - it is evident when listening to Lonely, Only that he pours everything he has from his mind and heart into his musical career.
Montgomery reminds me of the band The Fray - particularly their song You Found Me and that being one of my favourite all-time songs, most definitely is a compliment.
If you’re a visual person like myself, you may in fact see this track being played at the end of a romantic movie, where the two who were wanting to be together the entire time finally make that a reality, even after some turmoil. Or, you could see this being played at your future wedding. Whichever way you choose to perceive the visuals behind it, you will find it overwhelmingly lovely.
Lonely, Only is going to stand the test of time and will be a real treat for everyone once it takes off worldwide.
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New Music Review - ‘Rock Bottom’ by Navvy
Don’t come for Navvy, as you can see by the cover art for Rock Bottom, she won’t be taking any of it.
Navvy is back with the ultimate break-up track and phew - it is one feisty listen. She knows what she does and does not want and lets us know assertively with this catchy tune.
Rock Bottom showcases that Navvy (AKA Phoebe Jasper) is taking no sh*t from anyone, especially the guy that she is bringing attention to through her honest words. Navvy brings in her powerhouse vocals to tell us the story of how she is feeling, assumingly post break-up, in which she has clearly experienced the depths of despair with so much emotion that is attached to the relationship that once was and is basically saying she won’t let a man treat her the way that this guy had in the past. She has expressed through the lyrics that she doesn’t have any bad intentions herself, however she would like to see him hit rock bottom with the new girl in his life and that she hopes she ends up breaking his heart. Ouch. Though she is happy for him, she doesn’t want him back in any way - absolute power right there to admit that.
The track starts off with a real badass feminine, rock-pop sound with a hint of xylophone thrown in to make it even more of an interesting listen. The song is produced by Navvy herself with a whole span of mixed sounds that will have you singing incredibly loud to. I can just imagine someone putting this on at a club and it being a major hit, especially for those who have been through nasty situations with exes.
Over the years, Navvy has had some great hits such as No Hard Feelings and 100 Thousand which of course, has shown us her musical talents, however, Rock Bottom is on a whole other level and has taken her music in a different direction and I love that for her. Having taken on production herself and seeing the fresh attitude of her growth, it is evident that she has taken the time to tap into really figuring things out since the release of her latest EP, The Final Pieces, in September 2020.
Rock Bottom has a techno-feel to it, something that is being experimented with in the music world more so at the moment and it aids Navvy’s strong vocals in the song. The funky element of a record skipping adds a brilliant flare to the track, almost implying that the guy is the broken record that keeps repeating himself and Navvy herself is playing this back to him to make him realise this.
Overrall, I am absolutely loving this song at the moment and it is definitely on full blast at my house and in the car.
Navvy, the musician we didn’t know we needed to teach us many lessons throughout our lives. Definitely a 9/10 for this banger of a break-up track!
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New Music Review - ‘One Window’ by Honeybee
Everyone skating their way over to Spotify to listen to One Window! (Cover artwork supplied by Harrison from Honeybee)
Funky Auckland-based indie rockers, Honeybee, have recently pulled out all the stops to bring us a stifling new single just in time for Spring. One Window is an audial representation of hitting the right notes and flying high through the Kiwi music scene to earn themselves dutiful titles of musical kings.
One Window drips tones of 80s indie and garage rock. It tells us a story of the angst and anxiety of young love - which we can all agree, we have experienced in one capacity or another. Reaching new levels of relatable, these four young men know how to grip you into their world and be like… hey, we’re here for you to listen to what we have to say.
The track begins with some ambient guitar riffs that will have you hooked for days, among the drums that will have you tapping your feet and fingers the entire time.
The incredible video for One Window, directed by Jayden Fleming!
One Window has been released into the universe with softly driven melodies and all of the indie soulfulness that you could ever imagine. As One Window is filled with valid points and pops, it is an essential track that you need to add to your daily playlist - it would be paired very well with a cold beverage of your choosing or even ideal for going on a run through the Spring flowers that are slowly making their way to the surface again (you might even see some honeybees, too!)
What I thoroughly enjoy about Honeybee is that their videos are always quite a fun journey to go on and that is no exception with One Window. The tricks of the multi-coloured universe presented and the edits really make the video a likable viewing for all. The video is directed by the brilliant Jayden Fleming who has done an outstanding job at his role in helping the guys with this master of a release.
Honeybee have nailed it with both the audio and visuals on this ear candy and are rightfully so gaining traction on Spotify with over 200k+ streams on their music - amazing work all around.
Honeybee take their inspiration from musicians from around the world, such as The 1975, Mild Orange, Spacey Jane and Last Dinosaurs. This pulls through into their music and you can hear different elements from these artists sprinkled throughout One Window, with their own spin on the sounds flowing, making it a unique and entertaining 3 minutes. Smashing it out of the park, this track is a solid 9.5/10 for me.
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New Music Review - ‘Lonely’ by Jaz Paterson
The cover art for Lonely, a very moving single off Jaz’s upcoming EP in November.
First of all, this review is a bit late as I have only just discovered the talented Jaz Paterson very recently. Despite this, her latest single Lonely (released 13th August 2021) has been on repeat and I wanted to share my opinion on it for you all as you will probably become just as obsessed with the track after hearing it, too!
Hailing from Geraldine in the South Island of New Zealand originally, Jaz is now a Christchurch local who has been showcasing her talents from a young age. Her dream has always to be a musician so that she has the ability to perform in front of crowds, travel and meet other people.
With melodic hooks that will capture you from the first drop of the song, these will reel you in and keep you interested in listening to the rest of Lonely.
The emotion that is fired from Jaz’s voice shines and shares with the listener the isolation that she is feeling from being a musician, which is what the song is about. Lonely comes from the loneliness that comes along with being a musician. Jaz shares that the moving single is about driving to a gig of hers alone, performing on stage and in that room, she doesn’t know anybody because her friends are all out somewhere else and then going home and feeling even more lonely. You can hear that from the projection in her voice it tells the listener that the feeling of being locked in her emotions from the loneliness has been a bit of hard road for her. Jaz has however, explained that while she feels this way, she is exceptionally grateful for the amazing opportunities that she has earned and this is just a small bump in the road to following her dreams.
Jaz is the type of dynamic musician that endorses feeling emotions, even if they aren’t always the most pleasant.
In my opinion, the cover art for Lonely depicts what it feels like to have all of this noise around you from your swirling intensity that may be trying to take you over. It is an alluring cover that makes you wonder what her thoughts were on the day the photograph was taken.
Lonely sparkles with some engaging beats and mixes that are spread throughout and it has become abundantly clear that Jaz has poured a lot from her personal cup into this song in order to make it a track that is relatable and easy to leave on repeat while going about your usual daily activities.
It is very evident that Jaz has a bright future ahead of her - just wait until you hear her stunning latest EP, which is due for release in November - it is one that you will want to add to all your playlists and spread the word to everybody about!
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