After eight years fronting New Zealand’s acclaimed “trouble gum art punks” The Mint Chicks, Kody Nielson unveils a new project Opossom with the captivating album “Electric Hawaii”.

The Mint Chicks chapter in Kody’s career closed with the band splitting time between their American base in Portland Oregon and hometown Auckland. Brother Ruban formed a new band, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and Kody began producing a diverse range of projects including Bic Runga’s recent album and Auckland punk up-and-comers, The DHDFD’s.

For more information check out the muzic.net.nz Profile for Opossom

Electric Hawaii debuted in the Official New Zealand Top 40 Albums on 11 June 2012. It has been in the Top 40 Albums for one week with a highest position of #17. There is one album by Opossom in the Top 40 Albums.