13 November 2018 - 0 Comments

NZ artist Theia launched new single Candy last week and now delivers an accompanying music video.

WATCH THE CANDY MUSIC VIDEO HERE

“I’m just living life, and I live it how I like”

Candy is an unapologetic and carefree celebration of individuality; a blast of pure energy that sees the Kiwi alt-pop artist breaking new ground.

“Candy is about that moment when you stop caring what others think of you. It’s about letting go and forging your own path; not following others, and the power and the freedom that comes from just being yourself,” says Theia, whose real name is Em-Haley Walker.

“I’m a killer queen, I do my own thing”

Pulsating with bass throughout; a melody that seamlessly swings from grit to gloss; and packed with piercing one-liners, Theia once again reveals herself to be a songwriter who is unafraid to push boundaries.

Candy saw Theia return for the first time in two years to Golden Age Studio in Auckland (where Lorde made Pure Heroine) with pop producing extraordinaire Josh Fountain, who co-wrote and produced much of Theia’s 2017 debut EP, including her smash hit Roam.

“I’d had a bit of a hiatus from the studio and I’d had time to reflect on the last few years of making music. It was important to get back to writing and to just let loose and make the kind of song I wanted to make. Not to please anyone, but myself. Once I’d reached that place; Candy came easy. It felt right!”

“We don’t wanna be like you, we ain’t got a thing to prove”

Candy signals a new chapter in Theia’s musical journey and shines a light on one of New Zealand’s most idiosyncratic pop artists, who has opened for Sia and Portugal. The Man, as well playing some of New Zealand’s biggest festivals from R&V to Bay Dreams.

The Christchurch-born singer - who was nominated for three awards at the 2017 NZ Music Awards - has continued to challenge the limits lyrically and sonically.

Candy follows on from her recent singles Bye Bye and Bad Idea. All three songs will be included on her second EP due for release in 2019. The release of Candy will also coincide with Theia’s cameo in the new Air New Zealand safety video .

The famed and iconic videos have a phenomenal worldwide following and have collectively attracted more than 157 million views online, as well as coverage across the world’s top news outlets.

“My reality, better than your fantasy, there’s no stopping me”

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