Tāmaki Makarau's BEACHWARE (Julia Morris, James Mac, Rob Hartnell, Josh Nicholas, Alexandra Selkirk-Hanna, with Scotty Pearson) have announced their 9-track debut LP, It's Only Time.
After a pandemic and several years of patient work, the record is slated for release on February 2, 2023. Emerging from the chaos of lockdown, BEACHWARE have had time to lay low and craft a brand new album of high-hearted melancholic material.
The album represents a revival in the BEACHWARE sphere. Selling out Galatos Basement in December 2021, the band has previously supported the likes of Billy Idol and Zed, Clap Clap Riot, and Autozamm, and won RNZ songwriting competitions.
Described as ‘high energy’ and ‘boldly composed’, the group write ‘kiwi power pop’ with a DIY ethos and attitude, carving out a space of their own with glossy pop hooks but earthy rock foundations.
The 9-track debut album, produced by Tom Healy (Marlon Williams, Soaked Oats) features drums by Scotty Pearson (Elemeno P), horns from Tim Stewart (Supergroove) and co-write credits from Mark Perkins (Merk). Written in and out of COVID-19 lockdown periods between Roundhead and The Lab, the songs convey persistence and exhaustion, but maintain the BEACHWARE authenticity and vibe.
Tracklist
- Give It Up
- Past Healing
- The Look & The Feel
- Hotels In Thailand
- Where Could Our Love Go?
- The Arcade
- See What I See
- I Can't Relate
- All My Dreams
