Like two weary vagabonds hitch-hiking along the open road with nothing but a guitar and a suitcase of songs and wayward memories, pop-folk duo Looking For Alaska are ready to set the New Zealand folk scene alight.
Members Aaron Gott and Amy Maynard offer up a sound rooted in country-style guitar and soaring harmonies woven together at their very fibre, intensified by their magnetic on-stage chemistry. The duo's familiarity, closeness and authenticity is fueled by their real-life romance, creating a magnetic performance style that captivates their audience time and time again, and has seen them open for the likes of Fly My Pretties and Herbs, and as a featured act at the Auckland Folk Festival.
Having performed together extensively since they bonded during a recording assignment at music school in 2012, Aaron and Amy embarked upon their newest musical endeavour Looking For Alaska two years ago, and have since worked tirelessly to create a collection of original material, ranging from thigh-slapping, foot-stomping folk sing-alongs, to poignant heart-rending ballads drenched in melancholy.
Accompanied by their band, Looking For Alaska have recently emerged from Roundhead Studios where they have recorded their debut album, set for release in October 2016, and accompanied by a nationwide tour.
Band Members:
Amy Maynard (vocals)
Aaron Gott (vocals, guitar)
REVIEW: Gig Review: Looking for Alaska w/ Chris Dent @ Wine Cellar, Auckland - 22/09/2022 Submitted by roger.bowie |
24 Sep 2022 |
REVIEW: Gig Review: Looking For Alaska & Albi & The Wolves @ Nivara Lounge, Hamilton - 18/02/2022 Submitted by Kev Rowland |
19 Feb 2022 |
REVIEW: Gig Review: Looking For Alaska & Albi & The Wolves @ Leigh Sawmill, Leigh - 12/02/2022 Submitted by Kev Rowland |
12 Feb 2022 |
REVIEW: Album Review: Light and Shadow Submitted by Kev Rowland |
16 Nov 2020 |
REVIEW: Gig Review: Looking for Alaska @ Anthology, Auckland - 6/11/2020 Submitted by Kev Rowland |
7 Nov 2020 |
REVIEW: Single Review: Calling Out Submitted by butch181 |
15 Apr 2018 |
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