20 December 2024 - 0 Comments

Otepoti-based solo producer and multi-instrumentalist Kade Reef refreshes fans with the new summer sonic single West Side. In collaboration with David Pickard’s soul rap flavor, the track explores elements of dream pop, inspired by an afrobeat-style groove and creamy guitar tones. The song captures the feel-good energy of sunshine hangouts and an invitation to groove.

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The body of the song was initially fully laid down in production by Kade Reef himself, including the roaring mid-song guitar solo.

“I remember it was a bluebird day cooking up in my new St Clair studio. Me and David had just moved in and had fallen in love with the place,” Kade Reef shared.

“I had in mind a colorful instrumentation to represent a summery mood, however, I couldn’t quite find the right vocal hook for the job. Good thing I was now flatmates with David Pickard, the singer from The Fools,” he added. The song was then glued together and brought to life by David Pickard’s blissful bars.

“Unsure about the hook at first, after it was recorded my mind was blown and I realized how powerful not only the tone and uplift the vocals added but the fun, playful and relatable story that this song now holds,” Kade Reef reflects.

West Side is Kade Reef’s 5th and final single this year following 4 singles and 2 EPs in 2024.Kade Reef writes, produces, and masters all of his released music by himself and performs as a solo artist with a guitar, loop pedal, sampler, saxophone, vocals, and guest singers. His single Wave of Life reached 19th on the Official NZ Music Charts this year and he intends to release more projects in the coming months alongside a potential solo tour. Additionally, Kade Reef has toured as the drummer for Otepoti favorites Hot Sauce Club and has contributed to visual design and instrumentals for local artists and acts.

The evolution of Kade Reef’s music is constantly evolving with different flavours and no limits to his creativity.

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