04 November 2022 - 0 Comments

Talented Te-Whanganui-a-Tara-based artist Goodnight My Darling (Maxine Macaulay) has released a music video for her gorgeous single The Trees Have Eyes.

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The video was created by Annabel Gwilliam and Will Hadwen. It is based on Will’s time-based photographic works, which have been described as seemingly cold, soulless, everyday environments that develop a character all of their own. It features two contemporary dancers - one of which is the artist's sister. “The song was a favourite of theirs from the album, so they were happy to contribute their talent for the video,” she says.

The Trees Have Eyes is about setting boundaries. It references letting go of a past relationship and moving on. “It’s about being held accountable for your actions, even if only by yourself,” says Goodnight My Darling. “It was the last song we recorded for the album and the most difficult. I think as it was coming from a really personal experience, I struggled to get the clarity in voice that I was seeking. But because we grappled with it more than the other tracks, it has ended up being one of my favourites. Funny how that works.”

With the exception of the drums being recorded at The Surgery in Wellington, The Trees Have Eyes was recorded & mixed by Toby Lloyd at Tiny Triumph Recordings, then mastered by Robin Schmidt @ 24-96 Mastering in Berlin.

Heading on tour from November 10 - Goodnight My Darling’s band includes Ingrid Saker (Lead Guitar), Kim Andrews (drums), Connor Taumoepeau (synths) and Mitch Kirk (bass).

Goodnight My Darling Album Tour - tickets at Under The Radar HERE

Thursday 10th November - Whammy Bar, Auckland w/ Ersha Island & Bodyaffect
Thursday 24th November - Porridge Watson, Whanganui w/ Ludus
Friday 25th November - The Last Place, Hamilton w/ Bird Machine
Saturday 26th November - Firebird Cafe, Levin w/ Taylor Field
Friday 2nd December - Moon Bar, Wellington w/ Ingrid & The Ministers
Saturday 3rd December - Raumati Social Club, Kapiti w/ Greta O'Leary

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