02 April 2012 - 0 Comments

Black & Red Records are very pleased to announce their latest signing, pop-punk band Stay Awake – one of the most exciting bands to come out of Christchurch in recent years.

Fueled by their love of music and armed with a mission to revive the glory days of the New Zealand pop-punk scene where local bands ruled the airwaves, this young four piece - lead vocalist/guitarist Matt Clark, guitarist Jesse Bennett, bass player Liam Carroll and drummer Tilaye Tarren-Sweeny – are well on their way to becoming New Zealand’s answer to international icons such as Blink-182 and Yellowcard.

Having won over audiences at the 2012 Parachute Music Festival, the band are looking forward to getting into the studio to work on their yet to be named debut album, expected to drop later this year. The first single from the album is ‘Sirens’ – a huge pop anthem with catchy hooks and a polished energy unlike anything currently on the New Zealand music charts, and will be released in the next couple of months.

With the pop-punk genre enjoying an international resurgence in recent times, the perseverance and determined work ethic of Stay Awake will undoubtedly see their music transcend the boundaries of the local scene and launch the band to all new heights.

Black & Red Records are thrilled to be working with such a talented and inspired group of musicians, and are excited to watch the four-piece go from hometown heroes to the leaders of the next generation in New Zealand pop-punk.

Watch the announcement video on our website for a taste of what's to come: http://www.blackandredrecords.com/

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