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Band & Musician News - Aotearoa’s Valkyrie deliver upbeat single and video, 'California'
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After recently releasing their smash debut album Joyride, indie pop-rock act Valkyrie are back with their latest single and video, the upbeat and heartfelt track California.
Listen to California HERE
A hook-filled infectious bass line and punchy electric guitar sets the stage for a gritty and impassioned ode to California, USA. Omer Gilroy’s vocals soar with sass and longing, on a track which found its beginnings in a loft in LA and got finished in Auckland, as Valkyriewrote about the profound and emotional impact the sunny state had on them.
“California is our song about wanting that drug, and not a literal drug but a metaphor for the high we got from California,” explains vocalist Omer Gilroy. “It’s a beautiful memoir written for California; an ode to say we miss your warmth, your freedom and the way you made all of us feel! Two weeks in Cali changed our lives!”
Today’s release is the latest single from Valkyrie, following the hard-hitting rock anthem and current radio single, Lights Go Down , which has been receiving airplay across The Rock, KAOS, Bayrock and The Generator and recently debuted at #9 on the NZ Hot 20 Chart.
Valkyrie is a four-piece band formed in Auckland, New Zealand. Valkyrie is fronted by powerhouse lead singer Omer Gilroy (Nga Puhi, Ngai tahu) and electrifying guitarist Rebel Reid (Nga Puhi). On percussion is the talented Jesse Pakipaki, and on bass is the melodic Joshua Dolan(Tainui). Valkyrie crafts a wide range of escapist and original songs written about real life experiences. On stage they explode with raw energy, precision and audience participation.
Achievements include a nationwide tour, favorites at Splore Festival (3x), Soundsplash festival and opening for New Zealand's biggest band Six60 (2021). Valkyrie’s debut EP went straight to the top of the NZ heatseekers chart. Their single Good Thing has shot to over 2000 playlists.
With California full of freedom and warm, carefree vibes, Valkyrie sure know how to deliver right on cue for the perfect summer soundtrack.
Listen to California HERE
A hook-filled infectious bass line and punchy electric guitar sets the stage for a gritty and impassioned ode to California, USA. Omer Gilroy’s vocals soar with sass and longing, on a track which found its beginnings in a loft in LA and got finished in Auckland, as Valkyriewrote about the profound and emotional impact the sunny state had on them.
“California is our song about wanting that drug, and not a literal drug but a metaphor for the high we got from California,” explains vocalist Omer Gilroy. “It’s a beautiful memoir written for California; an ode to say we miss your warmth, your freedom and the way you made all of us feel! Two weeks in Cali changed our lives!”
Today’s release is the latest single from Valkyrie, following the hard-hitting rock anthem and current radio single, Lights Go Down , which has been receiving airplay across The Rock, KAOS, Bayrock and The Generator and recently debuted at #9 on the NZ Hot 20 Chart.
Valkyrie is a four-piece band formed in Auckland, New Zealand. Valkyrie is fronted by powerhouse lead singer Omer Gilroy (Nga Puhi, Ngai tahu) and electrifying guitarist Rebel Reid (Nga Puhi). On percussion is the talented Jesse Pakipaki, and on bass is the melodic Joshua Dolan(Tainui). Valkyrie crafts a wide range of escapist and original songs written about real life experiences. On stage they explode with raw energy, precision and audience participation.
Achievements include a nationwide tour, favorites at Splore Festival (3x), Soundsplash festival and opening for New Zealand's biggest band Six60 (2021). Valkyrie’s debut EP went straight to the top of the NZ heatseekers chart. Their single Good Thing has shot to over 2000 playlists.
With California full of freedom and warm, carefree vibes, Valkyrie sure know how to deliver right on cue for the perfect summer soundtrack.
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