Finally, something new from the lush Bic Runga. We didn’t expect this to be a single as we favor “If You Really Do,” but something tells us that is next in line. Bic Runga’s album Belle is growing to be one of the best recent releases. Give it a spin.
Category Archives: Zealander
Video Premiere: “Black, White & Blue” by Ladyhawke
We didn’t expect such a prim and proper video from New Zealand’s Ladyhawke. This is the new single from her second album Anxiety, it’s not too far of a stretch from her sound, but it is a pretty song, almost verging on Goldfrapp territory.
Details on Ladyhawke’s new album “Anxiety”
Anxiety is the upcoming second studio album by New Zealand recording artist Ladyhawke, set to be released on 19 March 2012. Recorded in early 2011 with co-writer and producer Pascal Gabriel, the album will be Ladyhawke’s return to music in two years.
Ladyhawke premiered several of the tracks from the album during performances at the 100 Club in London, the Phoenix Bar in Sydney and The Tote Hotel in Melbourne, including tracks such as “Vaccine,” “Blue Eyes” and “Sunday Drive”.”Black White & Blue” was released as the album’s lead single on 24 January 2012.
Official cover art of Ladyhawke’s “Black, White & Blue”
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Sexy Track: “If You Really Do” by Bic Runga
Leave it to Bic Runga to come up with a simply-constructed little ditty, attach thoughtful lyrics to it and also make it have one of the most memorable choruses of the season. This number is simple in structure but rich is style. “If Your Really Do” is a beautiful lullaby that speaks of yearning and love. It manages to embody everything essential about creating an effective and well-written song organically. Bic Runga’s only new album in six years, Belle, is short and sweet, but it manages to pack the punch with the catchy tunes like this delightful track.
Don’t Quote Me, Vol. 597
“[Chorus]
This girl’s prepared for war
And as for love
Who knows what it’s good for
Except for crying
Yourself to sleep at night
And for blowing down
Your little heart”
- Bic Runga on “This Girl’s Prepared For War” from Belle.
Haiku Review: “Belle” by Bic Runga
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The perfect soundtrack
To a beautiful winter.
It’s Belle all the way.
Bic Runga talks about not being prolific, pulling teeth and perfectionism!
1RuPaul Drag Race Season 4 Trailer!
1Excited! Loving Sharon Needles as of now! She knows G.G. Allen, that’s a plus always! This season looks more morbid though, maybe it’s all the dark clothing.
Introducing… Zowie
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Zowie is here to kick your asses into year 3000! Auckland, New Zealand native Zoe Fleury’s, know known as Zowie, tender years belie a formidable fascination for pop in all its varying forms.
Born into a musical family, she specialized in drums from age eleven, then studying a Diploma in Contemporary Music majoring in Drums in her hometown. Her passion for beats, along with her encyclopedic enthusiasm for all things pop has witnessed Zoe master vocals, guitar and programming along with her drumming skills.
Ladyhawke returns with second album!
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Ladyhawke shot to fame fast and disappeared faster. Now, she is back with her sophomore. Her new album is set to drop sometime in March 2011. But, she is debuting the new tracks on tour before that starting in November. Good news from our second favorite New Zealander after Bic Runga.
Official cover art of Bic Runga’s album “Belle”
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First Listen: “Hello Hello” by Bic Runga
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Bic Runga is back after a long long hiatus and we love the sound. Click below to listen to her new single!
Natasha Bedingfield covers Britney Spears’ “Hold It Against Me”
1Britney Spears on ET previewing “Femme Fatale” tour!
1Official cover of Natasha Bedingfield’s re-issue of “Strip Me Away”
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Honestly, who cares anymore? 2/10.
Bic Runga putting the final touches to new album!
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Great news. Here’s what her MySpace post says from November: “Just two more vocals to put down and the album will be down. Hopefully we’ll be mixing over December, will keep you posted about who the mixer is… It’s almost confirmed and it’s someone we’re very excited about!”
Official cover of Zowie’s single “Bite Back”
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Ladyhawke readying some new material for 2011!
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We heard it through the grapevine, that you ain’t feeling so fine. And we hope that you feel much better, yes we do do do! Ok, that was an old school Brownstone lyrics. But we actually heard that Ladyhawke has some exciting stuff planned for 2011, we will keep you posted.
Natasha Bedingfield tries to sell “Strip Me”
