13 June 2023 - 0 Comments

Filmed entirely in their home studio, Te Māra, Wellington band TOI have released their first live video directed by Lee Gingold for soul/RnB roots infused Essence. This is the first single from their upcoming full-length album and the song tells a story of love that’s lost its way, with an uplifting message of hope that shines through.

“A lot of these new songs’ content and topics felt more sensitive, vulnerable and emotional than any of our previous writing we had created together,” says TOI guitarist Jules Blewman.

“... and Te Māra has a great homely vibe and warm aesthetic to the room so it just made sense to do as much as we possibly could from here.” This led to the decision to record the live video in the space where most of the material for the upcoming TOI album was written.

Following the live premiere of the video on Whakaata Māori on Monday June 12, Essence (Live at Te Māra) can be found HERE on YouTube.

Live audio recorded by James Hampshire-Perks, mixed by Neil Macleod and mastered by Benny Tones.

Listen to Essence HERE

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