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Another lap around the sun, 2️⃣3️⃣. Here’s some recent haps, getting close to saying goodbye to the Waikato and embracing Melbourne once again :)

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Another wee release while we wait for money to throw into an album, “Smile! You’re on Camera” live from double whammy for @publicservice_akl is now up on Bandcamp <3

Cover photography: @wwillcornish
Mix, master, bass, bvs, cover illustration: @hiri_music
Guitar: @taygen_storm
Drums: @grabapon
Guitar, Vox: @liamhanse.n
Recorded by Rohan Evans at Double Whammy, 20 December 2025

we’ll chuck out the vid by @addisonchiplin next week :) Kia ora e hoa ma, have a lovely weekend

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We might have something for you guys- a song release (FINALLY)
Keep your eyes peeled for more details tomorrow!

Ten dollars to anyone who can guess which song was dedicated to the CCTV rhythm section

Video by @addisonchiplin

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This was some of the results of my “blue” soup (made of salt water and window cleaner)
🎞️ Kodak ColorPlus 200

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Footage from our gig with @stagger_back2you
Thank you so much for having us while you were touring NZ

And @rhys.dot.tv for filming everyone !

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‘Limbs’ at double whammy for @publicservice_akl , 20.12.15 - filmed by @addisonchiplin :)) just raw audio we’ll mix Rohan’s stems soon. ish

Doing another unofficial house party duo gig tmrw as @eat_el0n is raising funds for families suffering from the genocide in Gaza, if ya wanna come for some good mates bands (@leighapparently, @clubrubysucks , @finnjohansson2006, @eliza.with.an.s and more !) and send some dosh to the ppl who need it, give Ethan or us a yell :oO #nzemo #aotearoaemo

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2025 yeah ok

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Wow thank you everyone who helped me colour 2025 🩵🩷
Some of my highlights include

٠࣪ Releasing Anoxic the album with my friends @grabapon @spicyhondog @arlobirss and @noahmusicnz ⭑ these were some of the first songs I ever wrote, which got me out of a really dark time in my life. Giving it life was honestly terrifying and therapeutic. But having it understood and heard by the right people has really assured me that our efforts were worth it in the end! 💛 and then being able to perform it across the year with my incredible band @taygen_storm @lucagarciaferrari and @grabapon

٠࣪ Diving deeper into the added visual world with so many awesome artists ⭑ I really wanted to experiment across mediums and collaborating with @sbkj1091 on the Never Changing visualiser was so much fun! This queen heard me say “stop motion cyanotype” and created a loop that perfectly captures the songs feeling.

٠࣪ Doing my first artist residency at @bigfan_nz ⭑ Still can’t believe this dream materialised. For a week in December we were split into song writing groups and then had a multiple mini listening parties. After the near year in the making, it was so special to be truely seen and connect with artists who’s stories resonated with my own.

⭑💚 if you read this whole thing you’re a real one haha. If we collaborated, connected, or even danced at a gig together this year - I love you :> and wish you all the best for 2026 💜

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2025 in 20 pictures-
Jan
- Moved in with my lovely partner @liamhanse.n
- First gig of the year with @pieceofmind.band !
Feb
- Bella’s birthday
- Said goodbye to @steviewoolfe ):
March
- gigs as audience + with @clementine.nz
- got my Tāmoko
April
- recording with @noahmusicnz and @eli.lefevre
May
- full band Clem gig
- Aotearoa Music Awards
June
-flew down to wlg to see @hanspucket play
- radio broadcasting and temporary move
July
- consistent 6 hour driving trips
August
- Public service clem gig
- Clem in studio
September
- First @nextup.nz gig!
- Liam’s birthday gig
October
- lovely Halloween celebrations
- Halloween gig at Dbl Whammy
November
- Won Best Columnist at the ASPAs in Dunedin
December
- Finished the year strong with an awesome gig at Dbl Whammy once again!

This year has been pretty rough and I kinda thought I didn’t do much, but honestly it’s had some really good moments and I’m grateful for everything I’ve managed to do this year. Appreciate all the support at gigs, with music and in general from everyone. Excited for what 2026 is gonna bring x posted with my favourite song of this year

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That side quest lifestyle

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Geese summer has begun and woke is back let’s keep this energy going guys

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Gigs, gardens and intergalactic mayhem. Don’t wake me up till next season 🍃

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