Music News - L.A.B release 80's themed music video for 'Casanova'
09 October 2023 - 0 Comments
New Zealand’s L.A.B return with their first new music for 2023 with the single Casanova. The track is lifted from their upcoming sixth album, and arrives just as the band take on Europe & the United Kingdom for the first time this October.
L.A.B bring their unique soul, funk & reggae-inspired sound to their own version of LeVert’s late-80's classic, incorporating the harmonies & soulful vibe which has seen their audience continue to grow across the world with each release. The single arrives accompanied by an official video, shot by frequent collaborator Shae Sterling.
Starring South Auckland-based award winning dancer John 'Happy Feet' Vaifale, the video takes a step back to 1980's Ōpōtiki in the Bay Of Plenty. The video captures the playful nature of the track, with Ōpōtiki providing the perfect sun-soaked nostalgic setting.
The track is a taste of summer, and another tease ahead of the band’s highly anticipated new album. Casanova comes just as the band have taken home Best Single at the 2023 Rolling Stone Awards for their most-recent release Take It Away, an award voted on by the global Rolling Stone editors and select music journalists.
While uncharacteristically quiet with releases through 2023, the year has already seen L.A.B perform sold-out tours across NZ, Australia and the United States, all the while putting the finishing touches on new music. Following on from this release, the band have just performed two Australian festival shows, before their debuts in Amsterdam and London.
After winning Best Group, Best Song, Best Album and Best Roots Artist two years in a row at the New Zealand Music Awards and taking out Best Record at the 2022 Rolling Stone Awards, their highly-anticipated new album will be their first since late-2021.
This coming summer will see them perform two special shows alongside the legendary Sublime With Rome, with both fast approaching sell out. With the new album in the bag, they’ll close out the summer by returning to the Byron Bay Bluesfest, with more shows across the globe to be announced.
L.A.B, 2023 Shows (AUS, UK, EU, NZ)
Saturday September 30 - Caloundra Music Festival - Australia, Sunshine Coast
Sunday October 1 - Promiseland Festival - Australia, Gold Coast
Thursday October 5 – Paradiso, Amsterdam, SOLD OUT
Thursday October 12 - O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Thursday December 28 - Wharepai Domain, Tauranga w/ Sublime With Rome
Friday January 5 - Trafalgar Centre, Nelson w/ Sublime With Rome
Saturday February 24 - Electric Avenue Festival, Christchurch
Saturday March 16 - Homegrown, Wellington
Saturday March 30 - Bluesfest - Australia, Byron Bay
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