Daniel McClelland Wellington, New Zealand
New Zealand-based mad-scientist smashing together alt-pop and alt-rock with Beach Boys-inspired harmonies. Stacks of vocals abound. Hard-hitting snares. Grungy guitars. All played, arranged and produced by one person.
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The bass on The Sparrow is stunning. Melodic, rhythmic and uniquely 'retro'. I use this album for reference all the time. Another Kiwi classic, that gets played in New York often. Big with hipsters!
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Proof that New Zealand can produce great R&B, Stevie Wonder-style harmonies and generally infuse electronic and acoustic music seamlessly.
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