03 June 2022 - 0 Comments

Auckland duo Krispy & The Pooch are thrilled to share their silky-smooth, RnB-infused single Don’t Play Yourself ahead of the release of their upcoming new EP The Reckless Eclectic: Part One out Friday 10 June – pre-order HERE

LISTEN TO DON’T PLAY YOURSELF HERE

Having spent the last few years crafting music that is uniquely their own, Krispy & The Pooch can boast a distinctly modern sound built around lyricist Krispy’s soulful vocals, and The Pooch’s uncanny ear for sweet electro-synth beats.

A smooth, soothing track with an upbeat neo-soul groove, Don’t Play Yourself is an irresistible blend that dishes up a flavoursome, infectiously dreamy jam, invoking a breezy summer day vibe.

The eclectic duo describe it as “a song about giving yourself (and others) permission to do what you love and chase your dreams, in whatever form they come.” The message is clear in the uplifting and optimistic ode, as Krispy’s suave vocals croon ‘You know it’s all I ever wanted, To live a life I’d love to lead, Chasing stars amongst the comets, Moulding my destiny.”

The Waiheke Island based duo of Kriston Batistic (aka Krispy) and Simon Townsend (aka The Pooch), originally conceived Don’t Play Yourself when they were living and making music in Berlin at the end of 2019.

In the 3 years since, the tune has gone through many different iterations before finally settling as a mellow, RnB-infused song which takes the best of live instrumentation, and mixes in a sprinkle of electronic flavour in classic Krispy & The Pooch style.

WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO HERE

In the three years that they've been reunited, the boys have crafted two EP’s, released 4 singles, played numerous gigs around Europe, and returned home to tour New Zealand.

Krispy & The Pooch have been working hard, and are now ready to share their next release, The Reckless Eclectic: Part One, set for Friday June 10.

To celebrate, come and join them at one of their renowned funky live shows as they make a joyful return to performing this June!

KRISPY & THE POOCH - UPCOMING LIVE DATES

Friday 3 June Cassette Nine Auckland With Ciinema

Friday 17 June Galatos Auckland With Paul the Kid; Capgun Corp; Hina; Siiimba; Māia Huia

Saturday 18 June The Blue Rabbit Waiheke Island With Neutrikk

Friday 1 July The Butter Factory Whangarei With Strangely Arousing

Saturday 2 July Cassette Nine Auckland With Big Tasty

For more information and tickets, go to: linktr.ee/krispyandthepooch

Comments

Return to News Archive