19 January 2024 - 0 Comments

R&B-pop gem Miakie teams up with producer and multi-instrumentalist Ethan Jupe on upcoming indie-pop single Want the Goosebumps.

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New Zealand-based artists Ethan Jupe and Miakie have unveiled their latest musical masterpiece, Want the Goosebumps - a mesmerizing blend of dreamy indie-pop melodies and heartfelt lyricism. Funded by New Zealand on Air, the track is crafted against a backdrop of groovy basslines and a rhythmic percussion section, with sonic influences drawn from the likes of Khruangbin, Muroki, and Mara TK. At its core, the song explores the intricacies of a long-distance relationship, delving into the universal longing for companionship amidst times of isolation.

Along with the track, the pair are releasing a full-length music video directed by Dylan Martin, encapsulating the bright essence of the new release.

On creating the track:

“It was an effortless collaboration. We only had a few hours in the studio, but I told Ethan how I was feeling and the music I’d been inspired by at the time, and he instantly got it.” - Miakie

“We had one of those rare blinder sessions where everything just fell into place super fast. No blood, sweat or tears, it was just the easiest song I’ve ever made” - Ethan

About the artists

Ethan Jupe: Deep pulsating grooves, lush harmony & alluring collaborations are quickly becoming synonymous with Ethan’s signature imprint as an artist/producer. Drawing upon his influences of funk & soul, electronic dance music, jazz & hip/hop - the culmination of elements runs deep throughout his catalog. Want The Goosebumps marks an exploration into a world likened to Khruangbin, Jungle & Maribou State. Always on the move, Ethan has multiple releases in the pipeline with up-and-coming NZ artists ready to go for 2024.

Miakie (Mia Sohnge): the soulful R&B-pop songstress from Hawke's Bay, brings a serene yet captivating energy to her music. With her sophomore single Infatuated having amassed almost 250,000 streams on Spotify, she is eager to take her musical journey in a new and exciting direction with Want the Goosebumps, which will mark her third NZ On Air funded track. Having recently attended Songhubs Waikato, Mia has many songs up her sleeve to be released in the New Year.

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