12 June 2020 - 0 Comments

After perfecting their rambunctious live show with a busy summer tour schedule, Strangely Arousing have been chipping away behind the scenes on new music. The twenty -something 5-piece collective, hailing from Rotorua are proud to release their latest track Rain, the first single from their much-anticipated EP Don’t Panic.

Launching with a commanding vocal line, Rain borrows elements from Hip-Hop and Reggae, combining them with that special brew of synth, horns, bass and classic dub that Strangely have carved out as their signature sound. Testament to the band’s organic growth and continually evolving direction as a class musical act, this latest single is a story of prosperity through unity - a tale that rings with poignant truth at a time where we are all banding together as one.

Stepping out from their usual first person narrative, Lukas Wharekura’s (vocals/lead guitar) imaginative storytelling sets the song in biblical times, instilling a message of community coming together as individuals to grow the wealth and productivity of the collective. Rain is built from simple foundations with an addictive bassline, added layers of synth, guitar, and horns to compliment the powerful lyrics that fuse together to create a colossal fist-pumping climax.

Don’t Panic is entirely self-written, self-recorded and self-produced. This unprecedented level of control over their creative process has resulted in a distinctive sound that reaffirms Strangely's reputation as a band that offers listeners something genuinely unique. Building on the success of the band's self-titled debut album (2017), which peaked at number 3 on the NZ Music charts, and latest single Ladeda (2018), this quintet continue to prove they are an innovative kiwi act that is here to stay.

Rain is available for streaming and download on all platforms from Friday 12 June, with the EP Don’t Panic slated for release on September 27.

STRANGELY AROUSING – RAIN
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