Recorded at the band’s BAYS Studio in Wellington, a former 1950s vinyl pressing plant, the predominantly studio written album draws on the lexicon of genres that have come to epitomize the bands’ sound.
Opening with the slow burn funk of ‘Wairunga Blues’, the album journeys through a hybrid of reggae and jazz with techno rhythms underpinning Freddy’s signature horns and Joe Dukie’s soulful and introspective vocal. Bringing the LP to a close is the crooked blues jam of ‘Novak’. The album exudes a confidence of a band truly comfortable in their own skin.
“It’s been a more creative process writing this album in the studio rather than recording songs which have been well road-tested”, said vocalist Joe Dukie.
Internationally thier reputation continues to soar. Blackbird has sold over 200,000 album copies worldwide and the band currently hit over two million streams a month. This success is also reflected on the live stage with recent highlights including selling out the 10,000 capacity Alexandra Palace in London and the Sydney Opera House three times over.
Tour Dates:
February 13 – Red Hill Auditorium, Perth WA
February 14 – Clancy’s Fish Pub, Dunsborough WA
February 17 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide SA
February 19 – The Forum, Melbourne VIC
February 20 – The Forum, Melbourne VIC
February 24 – Odeon Theatre, Hobart TAS
February 26 – Horden Pavillion, Sydney NSW
February 27 – The Tivoli, Brisbane QLD
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