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Auckland electro-pop band of siblings, Brother Sister, bring their passion for the sound and style of throwback 80s culture to their new EP On A Roll releasing today, September 22, 2023.

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“We hope the listeners will be reminded of that feeling they had when they watched a PG rated 80's movie for the first time in their youth” says Brother Sister.

Dave Thomson (synth & lead vocals), Taz Thomson (bass and lead vocals) and Ben Thomson (drums) make up the energetic trio Brother Sister. They have shared a womb and now share the stage to deliver unapologetically nostalgic sounds of 80s cartoons and cinema. Pulsing keyboards, programmed drums, driving bass and dueling melodic hooks are expertly blended to take listeners back to the future.

The title track On A Roll is sonically inspired by old "Prince" tracks and leans into an 80/90's TV theme song feeling. “We were stoked to get some dirty old Seinfeld slap bass in there” share the band. “We also wanted it to have an anthem-like feel so we really went to town on the gang vocals, which is fun when you get 3 siblings in a room yelling together.”

“The lyrics speak to taking stock on how things are going in life, acknowledging that you are moving forward after challenging times and life is actually pretty good... hey, we're on a roll here. It's also a shout out to all the friends that help you along the way during hard times.”

On A Roll is Brother Sister’s third EP, following the release of Push My Buttons in 2016 and SSDD in 2019.

“For us this EP has been a fun journey and emotional outlet which has allowed us to celebrate our passion for 80s nostalgic soundscapes and memorabilia in keeping with the bands theme but branching into new sounds and textures we have been itching to use.”

The 6 track EP features new tracks Hold On, Holiday Home, Take a Pill and previously released singles Space releases November 2022 and 3am released September 1 alongside a pee-wee Herman inspired one shot music video.

Brother Sister are well known for their fun, punchy and irresistibly danceable live sets. Fans will be thrilled to hear, Brother Sister will play an EP release tour: 29th September at East St, Nelson, 30th September at Wunderbar Christchurch and 6th October at the Wine Cellar, Auckland. These show precedes a Japan Tour in October.

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