01 March 2024 - 0 Comments

Sun Vault Set, a Waiheke based collective merging driving electronic elements, soothing harmonies over big rhythmic foundations, will deliver their debut track Bleed on 8 March, just in time for the NZ Summer, and a run up to a debut March 30th Jazz Festival performance.

Featuring the vocals of Nikki Ngatai and a seriously smooth arrangement that reimagines Fleetwood Mac as if produced by Massive Attack, the track gathers familiar elements and injects them with fresh energy. Crafted by the skills of some of Waiheke’s best known musicians, Solomon Cole (Space Waltz, The Solomon Cole Band), veteran UK musician Lee Catlin (Orange Can) and a 7 piece musical collective (also featuring co-lead vocalist Alex Ludbrook). Bleed has an urban sound, crashing guitars, dance-y beats, and an insistent bassline that drives through increasingly epic strings and ethereal backing vocals.

Lyrically the track speaks to observing, acknowledging and supporting someone challenged with trauma or mental health issues. Educating yourself about what they are going through, and the burden you can remove from their plate.Vocalist and lyric writer Nikki Ngatai states, "It’s important we remove the stigma from taking care of our mental health. Keep them company when you can and remind them that you love them and you're on their side - everyone deserves a win".

James Belfield (Weekender) wrote: "The overall effect is remarkably catchy, has the instant earworm quality that makes it sound as if you’ve known the song for years, and IS a tempting taste of what will surely be appointment viewing live shows and a mouth watering forthcoming album."

Over the last decade guitarist Solomon Cole has established himself as a prolific independent creative by releasing, touring and promoting numerous projects based in Waiheke. In 2023 he assisted in guitar duties for the reformation of iconic NZ rock band Space Waltz. His guitar work can be heard on their sophomore record Victory via Universal Music that reached Number 13 in the NZ Album Charts (alongside a consecutive Number 1 for the re-release of their 1974 classic).

It was through this association that he formed a lasting friendship with iconic NZ musician Eddie Rayner (Split Enz, Crowded House) who mixed and produced Bleed. He has now launched his own label Hoop-LA Records as a home for all the albums/releases he has been involved with most recently. Sun Vault Set is the first track of the rank.

Sun Vault Set are laying the foundations for 2024 by presenting a multi-tiered night of entertainment Saturday March 30th - The Waiheke Jazz Festival / Artworks Theatre. They want audiences to witness one of the most unique events as Artworks Community Theatre will be transformed with full light, sound and visual immersion for the evening!

Book your ticket NOW! Saturday night shows always sell out. Be part of a new era in 2024 for Jazzfest.

PURCHASE: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2024/mar/festival-club

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