20 July 2018 - 0 Comments

Today, Fat Freddy's Drop release their brand new single Trickle Down worldwide.

Trickle Down is an electronic-driven reaction to the politics of the day – the false economic principle of wealth trickling down from the 1% to the 99%. As they sing of running out of patience while waiting for the rain to fall, a confident, steady beat propels us forward as a sign of promise.

There's been a frenzied reaction from Freddy's fans around the world since news broke online about the worldwide release of Trickle Down. The band have a loyal local and international fan base awaiting the drop to get a first taste of a new album the band are recording as a follow-up to their earlier releases; BAYS, Blackbird, Dr Boondigga & The Big BW and record breaking Based on a True Story.

Trickle Down is released today digitally with a 12" release to follow later in 2018.

PURCHASE / LISTEN TO TRICKLE DOWN FROM JULY 20TH HERE

Freddy's NZ summer roady through January 2019 will be an ideal opportunity to witness Trickle Down live. Newcomers to the Freddy's tour bus include dirt-blues extraordinaire Troy Kingi, Aotearoa's own roots and reggae queen Silva MC, reggae-soul funksters, The Black Seeds, and "for the love of it" icons, Salmonella Dub featuring Tiki Taane with more to be announced! Freddy's summer tour frequent flyers returning for 2019 include the incredible Norman Jay MBE, NZ's hip-hop and soul queen Ladi6 and Logg Cabin.

The eight stop party time shows are dropping in fresh locations in Whangarei, Tauranga, Thames, Auckland and Wellington as well as making a return to familiar spots in Nelson, Christchurch and Queenstown. 

Considered one of the best live experiences in the world, Freddy's annual trek to Europe and UK in 2018 starts in August following the drop of brand new single Trickle Down. There will be appearances at premier summer festivals including NO LOGOS in France, Boardmasters in Cornwall UK and Rototom Sunsplash in Spain, as well as Freddy's own headline show at 10,000 strong Zitadelle in Spandau, Berlin.

Then in October and November, Freddy's are dropping 18 of their biggest headline shows yet, capped by a double-hitter at Brixton Academy London (of which the first 5,000-cap show is already sold out). Joining Freddy's on the northern hemisphere tour bus are Ladi6 & Parks: a new generation of Kiwi talent who are hyped about sharing their neo soul music with audiences across Europe and UK.

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