Rising stars in the Tāmaki Makaurau indie rock scene, PARK RD have just dropped their debut full-length album at long last. The Novel sees the five-piece emerge from their early era as school mates having fun, via support spots for the likes of Spacey Jane and Camino, through to spots at Rhythm & Vines and Soundsplash, and now into a fully formed indie rock act with an ever-expanding audience. The album is chock full of stadium-ready hits, with Rolling Stone Australia praising the way PARK RD "proudly wield wholehearted guitar lines tailor-made for the festival circuit". - Flying Out
Dynamic indie rock band PARK RD are buzzing to announce the release of their debut album, The Novel, on Friday 24 May.
Formed by five high school friends from Tāmaki Makaurau, PARK RD have quickly established themselves as one of NZ’s most exciting new bands off the back of a series of well-received singles and EPs and their killer live shows.
The Novel is a testament to PARK RD’s evolution as musicians and individuals and offers listeners an intimate glimpse into their heads and hearts. Reflecting on the album, the band shares, ‘It feels like its own little world. The main theme of the album is definitely love.’
The album sees a band who are putting guitars at the front and centre with big singalong choruses and memorable hooks. Throughout the creative process, they embraced an array of influences and techniques resulting in a collection of songs that are different from each other, yet always sound like PARK RD. ‘Once we had all the main instruments, we would add “the vibes” and sprinkle little details like synths or guitar parts that only happen once in the song,’ the band reveals.
Track List:
1. JUNE
2. SECRETS
3. CALL ME UP
4. HEY, HELLO
5. SAVE THE PLANET
6. ASLEEP:AWAKE
7. POSTCARD (CHAPTER II)
8. DID IT ANYWAY
9. TONIGHT, I
10. RIDE
11. I DON'T WANNA KNOW
12. THE NOVEL
13. EVERY NIGHT
Please note that The Novel (Vinyl LP) is currently not in store but is with our local supplier.
Most of the time it takes around 2-5 days from the time you place the order for the item to arrive here and be sent out but it can take longer if there are any delays.