Hailing from New Zealand, haunting dream-folk duo French For Rabbits have been quietly building a reputation for their sad yet brave songs. Since releasing their debut EP Claimed By The Sea in March 2012, they have gathered a dedicated fan-base around the globe with handwritten letters and home-assembled albums.
The authenticity of their songs and their engaging live shows has resulted in student radio play in New Zealand, support in the UK from BBC 6 presenters Gideon Coe, Tom Ravenscroft and The Shed’s Mark Coles, and a nomination for Best Folk Album of 2013 for the New Zealand music awards. They have also received funding from NZ On Air for a single and video due out later this year.
Brooke Singer, who is the fragile voiced songstress and writer for the duo, began performing with guitarist John Fitzgerald in 2011. Determined to overcome an acute fear of singing in public, the pair shifted to Wellington from their hometown of Christchurch and set about tentatively performing at an intimate open mic at a local café. They have since toured nationally in New Zealand, and played alongside the likes of Jess Chambers, Darren Hanlon and Tiny Ruins.
Photo Credit: Samuel Austin
Band Members:
Brooke Singer
John Fitzgerald
Ben
Hikurangi
REVIEW: EP Review: In The End I Won't Be Coming Home Submitted by catherinedaisy |
28 Nov 2023 |
REVIEW: Gig Review: French For Rabbits @ The Tuning Fork, Auckland - 13/05/2022 Submitted by Kev Rowland |
15 May 2022 |
REVIEW: Album Review: The Overflow Submitted by Kev Rowland |
9 Nov 2021 |
REVIEW: Single/Video Review: Ouija Board Submitted by Kev Rowland |
12 Aug 2021 |
REVIEW: Gig Review: French for Rabbits @ Bark, Dunedin - 27/11/2020 Submitted by darryl baser |
28 Nov 2020 |
REVIEW: Single Review: Highest Hill Submitted by eidirbs |
5 Dec 2018 |
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