NEW Singles & Videos + Release Announcements + Brand New Signings
SIT DOWN IN FRONT (NZ) Release New Single/Video ‘Person Of Interest’
Gisborne punk-rockers Sit Down In Front release their highly anticipated new EP Fuelling My Rage. The band are also treating fans to a brand new video, for the high paced EP track ‘Person Of Interest’.
ALDOUS HARDING (NZ) Shares New Single With Visuals For 'Lawn'
Aldous Harding has shared the first single ‘Lawn’ which is available now accompanied by visuals created by Aldous Harding and Martin Sagadin. 'Lawn' is taken from her upcoming new album Warm Chris.
DIE! DIE! DIE! (NZ) Release Peter Jackson Inspired Gore-Fest Video
‘Losing Sight, Keep on Kicking’ is the first single released from Die! Die! Die!’s forthcoming album This Is Not An Island Anymore, which is due for release 18th February 2022
New Songs From Over the Seas
Here's a peep over the fence at some of the latest and greatest indie offerings from our international friends!
BIG THIEF Present New Single 'Simulation Swarm'
Next month, Big Thief will release Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, the group’s new 20-track double album. Ahead of its release, they’ve set the bar high with a string of singles, and today’s ‘Simulation Swarm’ is another powerhouse track. This previously unreleased track has been a staple and fan favourite of the band’s live shows.
caroline Share New Track + Video for 'Good morning (red)'
London-based eight piece caroline are sharing a new song and video and UK/EU Tour alongside a Stereogum Band to Watch feature today. 'Good morning (red)' follows earlier single “IWR”, and both hail from their eponymous debut album which will be released on Feb 25th 2022 via Rough Trade Records.
CHRISTIAN LEE HUTSON Plays With The Camera In New Vid For 'Rubberneckers' (Feat Phoebe Bridgers)
Hutson has shared a video for the lead single “Rubberneckers” which features backing vocals from Phoebe Bridgers. Directed by Zoe Donahoe and Adam Sputh, watch as Hutson plays to the camera then runs from it in resentment.
DARKSIDE Release New Track ‘ECDYSIS'
The propulsive six and a half-minute track, led by Nicolas Jaar’s coasting vocal and Dave Harrington’s volatile guitar work, was recorded in the same sessions that yielded their long-awaited second full-length, Spiral.
FALLING IN REVERSE Share 'ZOMBIFIED'
Platinum-selling rock band FALLING IN REVERSE have shared the video for the new song ‘Zombified.’ The song is a sweeping and cinematic rock anthem, full of epic riffs, kinetic, industrial nuances, and is built an incredibly catchy chorus that will take up permanent residence in your brain.
GIRLPOOL Shares New Video
Girlpool, the Los Angeles duo comprised of Avery Tucker (he/him) and Harmony Tividad (she/her), have announced their new album. The announcement comes with an Amalia Irons-directed video for the album’s lead single ‘Lie Love Lullaby.’
INDII G Shares His New Single, 'Hampton'
Multi-talented, lo-fi hip-hop rapper, Indii G shares his new standout track, ‘Hampton.’
JENNY HVAL Unveils New Single 'Year Of Love'
Norwegian musician and novelist Jenny Hval announces her new album Classic Objects, out on 11 March, and today unveils the video for new single ‘Year of Love’, the album’s opener.
JEREMY IVEY Shares 'Orphan Child'
The bittersweet new track ‘Orphan Child’, channels the gritty charm of ’60s pop as it reconciles with the pervasive sense of lostness that comes from simply being alive these days and also reflects on Ivey’s own personal experience being raised by foster parents.
KHRUANGBIN & LEON BRIDGES Share New Single
Khruangbin and Leon Bridges know the time and place for a big production, with a wealth of material that crosses genres, honors multi-cultures, generations and sees the latter tapping fellow modern day R&B savants. Today, on the pairings’ new song ‘Chocolate Hills,’ the artists embrace spacy sensuality, as Bridges’ honeyed tones ooze into the song’s steady bassline, swirling guitar, Hammond organ and synthesizer.
KRISTINE LESCHPER Shares New Video
Kristine Leschper (fka Mothers) shares a video for “Picture Window,” the latest from her upcoming album, The Opening, Or Closing Of A Door, out March 4th via ANTI- Records.
MITSKI Presents ‘Love Me More'
Mitski will release Laurel Hell, one of 2022’s most-anticipated albums, on February 4th via Dead Oceans. Here, Mitski presents the new single/video, ‘Love Me More,’ a disco-tinged and urgent number reflecting how Laurel Hell evolved “to be more up-tempo and dance-y.”
SOUL GLO Share New Single 'Jump'
Soul Glo has shared the first glimpse off their forthcoming album with 'Jump!! (Or Get Jumped!!!)((by the future)),' a hardcore whirlwind of justified rage, spinning like a verbal circle pit with a steady drumbeat and swirling guitars.
Cyber Duo TWO SHELL release 'Home' To Kick Off '22
Cyber duo, Two Shell, initiate ‘22 with the release of home EP – a single that secretly lit up the festival main-stages > forums + underground clubs @ the end of last year.
New Albums & EPs Out Now
SIT DOWN IN FRONT (NZ) Release The New EP Fuelling My Rage
“Fuelling My Rage could be a contender for the punk-rock release of the year.”– Hysteria Mag. Gisborne punk-rockers Sit Down In Front have released their highly anticipated new EP Fuelling My Rage.
dvr releases new EP ‘dirty tapes’ out now via XL Recordings
DIY singer-songwriter and producer dvr releases ‘dirty tapes’, his debut EP on XL Recordings. Expressing raw vulnerability, dvr explores the ups and downs of teenage life through wry lyricism, unique production, and infectious guitar hooks; a charismatic style that shines from all corners of the EP.
Reflection Section....
As we process the latest response to the pandemic and the impact it has on our industry, especially the live sector, we want to take a moment to acknowledge all our colleagues, artists, friends and whānau across the motu who's mahi is affected by the current outbreak. We feel you and stand beside you.
Please be really really kind to them folks... and to each other.
This GIF is part of an animation called 'K is for Kindness' featuring Kiwi rapper King Cass. You can check the full video on YouTube
https://youtu.be/DJzybTzro4Y
Tours, Events and Festivals
The Others Way Festival cancellation | THE LABEL
It is with deep disappointment that The Others Way scheduled for Saturday, January 29, 2022, is now cancelled due to the COVID protection framework being at RED. While we are sad that this event won’t be going ahead this weekend, the festival will return later in 2022. Watch this space! Sending all our love to the artists, venues, crew and creative professionals in our industry. Kia kaha…
Album Announcements
Get your pre-orders on for the newly announced Albums & EP's.. we HIGHLY recommend supporting one of our wonderful local record stores: - many have websites you can order from too: Tāmaki Makarau / Auckland: Marbecks, Real Groovy, Flying Out, Southbound. Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington: Slowboat, Rough Peel, Death Ray, Flying Nun. Rotorua: Q Records & Collectibles, Keri Keri: Sound Lounge, Ngāmotu / New Plymouth: Vinyl Countdown, Ōtautahi / Christchurch: Penny Lane, Ōtepoti / Dunedin Disk Den and Relics!
2022 - New Year - New Music - New Website - New Newsie
Hello, Kia ora, Welcome back, we missed you - new year, new newsie!
We've had a bit of a freshen up over the break - we hope you enjoy the new "newsie" (Let us know what you think) and our wee spruce up over at www.thelabel.co.nz
We so look forward to sharing the music with you in 2022, however that may look. There's lots to catch up on, so without further ado .....
Lotsa Love, The Label xoxo