STACK NZ Dec #69

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BROODS TOP OF THE TUIS Brother and sister electro pop duo were the big winners at this year’s New Zealand Music Awards. B roods – aka vocalist Georgia Nott and multi- instrumentalist Caleb – picked up the coveted album of the year for their debut LP Evergreeen ,

along with best pop album and best group at the Vodafone-sponsored 50th annual event, which was hosted by Taika Waititi. Broods also won the radio airplay record of the year for their hit single Mother & Father , which they performed at the show. Marlon Williams, who picked up the most nominations, came away with two Tuis, solo artist and breakthrough artist of the year for his self-titled debut, while Lorde flew back from the US to collect the single of the year award for Yellow Flicker Beat , plus an international achievement statutette. However, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, who were in the running in four categories, had to settle for a single award for best alternative album for Multi-Love . Elsewhere, Shihad picked up their 16th Tui, winning best rock album ( FVEY ), while another previous winner Gin Wigmore was named best female solo artist for Blood To Bone . The best urban/hip hop prize went to Janine and The Mixtape for XX , while Electric Wire Hustle won best electronica album for Love Can Prevail . As well as Broods, there were live peformances on the night from the likes of Savage, Gin Wigmore, Marlon Williams and Devilskin. The evening was capped off by Dave Dobbyn and Tami Neilson performing Why Does Love Do This To Me in honour of The Exponents being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

SO WHO WILL BE IN CONTENTION IN 2016? Yes, we know, next year’s New Zealand Music Awards are a long way off. But here are some recent 2015 releases which weren’t eligible for this year’sTuis, but could well be in be in the running next year.

Tami Neilson Don’t Be Afraid Although it includes

Phoenix Foundation GUYD As always, there are some gorgeous slices of pop – the wistful jangle of Prawn and the electro shimmer of Celestial Bodies – but the new rhythmic focus gives it something of a trippy, cosmic vibe – proggy but in a good way.

The Chills Silver Bullets The first new LP in nearly two decades from Martin Phillipps’ outfit has received rave reviews overseas. A crisp and beautifully modulated blend of vintage jangly pop and hushed melancholy, it’s like they’ve never been away.

Delaney Davidson Lucky Guy There’s always been blues and 50s outsider-pop in Davidson’s catalogue, but they come through on this stripped-back, direct and often abrasive album that is strapped together by a taut trio and Davidson’s compelling voice.

Fat Freddy’s Drop Bays

All the things you love about FFD are present and correct – the sweet, soulful vocals, the punchy horns, the seamless switches between reggae and funk– but there’s also room for some more reflective moments.

some glorious new torch and country ballads, this moving tribute to her late father also sees her add some fire-and-brimstone gospel and spectral blues to the mix. Being sad has rarely sounded so good.

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