Music News - National Smokefreerockquest 2022 Winners Release Singles: Smoked Paprika with 'My Way' and Zac & Maddison with 'You Owe Me That'
24 March 2023 - 0 Comments
Smoked Paprika, a talented 5-piece band from the Waikato and the winner of the national band category at the Smokefreerockquest in 2022, today release their highly anticipated single My Way. In winning SFRQ, the band received $10k worth of musical equipment from Rockshop NZ and the opportunity to record a single and an accompanying video with the support of NZ On Air and the RQP team. My Way single was recorded in Tāmaki Makaurau at Roundhead studios with the mentorship and production skills of Brad Craig, and the official video was created by Connor Slattery at Pop That.
Listen to Smoked Paprika's My Way
Zac & Maddison, the winners of the national Solo-duo category at the Smokefreerockquest in 2022, have also released their single (which is their debut) You Owe Me That. Alongside Smoked Paprika, the Nelson-based duo won $3k of musical equipment from Rockshop NZ, and also the opportunity to record their single and an accompanying video with the support of NZ On Air and the RQP team. Their single was recorded with mentor and producer Louis Baker at Massey Studios in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), and the official video was created by Jem Anderson-Gardner at Escape Productions.
Listen to Zac & Maddison's You Owe Me That
Both singles are now available for streaming and download on all major digital music platforms.
Smoked Paprika consists of Ephraim Frame (electric guitar), Ollie Neil (guitar, sax, vocals), Arlo Oliver (keyboard/synth), Josh Hogarty (drums), and Sage Garrett (bass), all of whom are year-13 students from Hillcrest High School who share a passion for music. According to Ephraim Frame, performing together and joining a musical community, such as a band, provides the opportunity to share one's passion with others and encourages collaboration and skill-building.
Zac & Maddison, on the other hand, are a joining of Zac Griffith (18, past Garin College student) and Maddison Connor (15, Waimea College), who have been performing together for several years. The duo started as fellow competitors in the under 13
age category at country music singing contests around the South Island before joining forces. Maddison noted that writing songs together for Smokefreerockquest was a whole new amazing experience, and they look forward to making original music part
of their future.
Both Smoked Paprika and Zac & Maddison have showcased their musical talent and potential through their win at Smokefreerockquest 2022, and their debut singles are a testament to their dedication and hard work.
For those feeling inspired, entries for this year's Smokefreerockquest are now open. Visit smokefreerockquest.co.nz for details.
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