#album

Aug 20, 2017

Album "1" The little things we find on our phones: Forsake me, Father.

I've recently realised that we are like that game ... ya know the one sesame street used to play? One of these things is not like the others. Yeah that game haha, yeah well, I seem to be singing that song hauntingly in my head a lot lately. Like in the tone of Coralines "other mother" creepy af yet exciting all the same. When we were in the studio, on the initial starting point of this album, Karl and I guided through quite specifically some ideas of what we'd like to cr

Aug 6, 2017

Cold hard facts: War Within

Hey all you wonderful people, some have been asking for sneaky peaks so I thought I would pop a few up where I can. The first is War Within, I can't speak for all artists but I find it really hard as a lyricist, to stay afloat and I guess "in the light" sometimes when I'm writing. I have this desire to share a piece of my learned lessons in life which in turn feels like a type of healing process for me. I hope that if others can relate those feelings to their own lives, th

Jul 26, 2017

More, about these songs already!

"Ode to the Homicidal Trash Queen" or "OTTHTQ" Karl turned around to me one day and said...I want you to write a song that has these words in it "I'm a trash queen and I don't even give a fuck!" I was sold. Instantly it was like my tragic princess switched on, bad make up sassy bitch hair, tragic outfit and here I was imagination city. This song is all kinds of "HELL YES", it's so fun. We haven't played it out yet. Can't wait to though ;) Haha bring on the horrific killer

Jul 26, 2017

So...let's talk about some of the songs!

"Durty Little Secret" Yes it's spelt wrong, great observation... but for good reason. I'm a trash queen and I don't really give a fuck, so my theme stands. XD. This song has been enjoyed at many a gig. It's one of those songs that we've changed slightly several times and no one ever notices all because they are too busy enjoying the feel. Well guess what, we've changed it slightly again but for the last time on this album...aye Angelo *Cracksup "War Within", I never real

Jul 12, 2017

Day 16, 17 & 18 Come rain, hail or sickness... we shall record!

Bass tracks started Monday. Karl picked up Logan and here he was, sick as anything. For those that know us we usually beg for people to stay away if they are sick but this time we've decided it's crucial to get this done. Lucky it is the school holidays! Logan is fighting with time to get everything done before he goes away training on a cadet camp next week. So we all decided that it's better that he comes over if he's up for it to get his parts recorded regardless. Ka

Jun 18, 2017

Day 6 Mortified

After my last blog I decided enough was enough. Our home was constantly in a state, I couldn’t find things anymore so I needed to sort it out. Win, I got my house clean, yass bitches! I even had a hot bath which I haven’t been able to do in months. Then I decided to chill out with a glass of whiskey on ice and listen to my raw vocal tracks for any inconsistencies. We have been busy since the start of the year. Some of the equipment we were hoping to set up for some of this

Jun 12, 2017

Day 4 Studio - NO MORE COW BELL!

It's Monday... I'm listening to the tracking from over the weekend. Even though they are not there, I can still hear the click tracks playing in my mind. The tracks are pretty much in raw form at this stage and I'm flooded with the feeling that we finally have that balance between rocking aggression and passion. We know what we want to achieve, we know how and why we want to achieve things too. To say our focus and beliefs have changed is an understatement. I imagine Mer

Jun 11, 2017

Studio Day 3 How are things going?

Feeling exhausted, slightly insane even... BUT THE SOUND>>>IT'S ALIVE!!! Oh my lord, what a weekend it's been. To top it off, we still have another week at this point of tracking to do. Our guys did a fantastic job between instruments and group vocal tracks. They all have work tomorrow so I hope they sleep well tonight. I have a big day ahead as well. Listening to the flow of the music and making sure all the vocal parts from my haystack of a brain, still sit. I'm tra

Jun 10, 2017

Studio Day 2: Thunderous distortion all round and this evil sound hag raven, snuggled up in her slee

Oh sad but true😂 Well we've been working hard all day...So...how did this sadistic queen who was supposed to keep her reckless hounds from hell focussed, end up laxing in her favourite sleeping bag?! I must have run them raggid...yip that must have been it 😂 Hey, there must be some simple pleasures right? #realtalk I stole that bag from Karl ages ago. In fact many people who have experienced this sleeping bag, love the damn thing. It's addictive! Dammit, focus Charlie..

Jun 8, 2017

Studio Day 1 Initial setup

FAROUT FACT: 4 years ago today... was the last time our old 5 piece Merrin went in to Matrix Digital to track. Whoah couldn't believe it when I was reminded this morning. It's Friday here in little, loud but proud New Zealand. It's getting cold. It's winter. The guys are setting up their equipment in the studio tonight. Some of us are used to being in studio, others of us aren't, so we are hoping for this to be a positive experience for everyone involved. First and for

Jun 7, 2017

The learners guide...

I woke up, bolt upright at 5:30am. I'm now very excited about this weekend. The guys have been working insanely hard in among trying to keep a semi normal daily life. Now as far as building an album is concerned, I'm not saying it's the right way but at the moment this is what we've got. When it became an obvious move, I asked myself some serious questions: Will this make us attempt to kill each other in the end? NO! It's probably going to bring us closer together. W

Jun 1, 2017

Just a chick who enjoys practise nights on little sleep and loves sugar toffee cookies

Yes I am talking about these amazing things. They rule so god damn much! If only I could grasp the concept of moderation. I am truly an all or nothing kind of girl. If you've never had one of these bad boys before, then you will not understand my craziness over the hardened sugar and buttery flavours. You can get them at Silverstream Bakery in the Hutt Valley. Trust me, you should do this every now and then. The damn album of which shall not be named...yet! Oh yeah, practi

Jun 1, 2017

How to make an indie album in little to no time at all! Album blog entry #1.0

It was 2am when I wrote this so please forgive me if things don't make sense. I felt a sudden desire to track what has fast become an "all cylinders firing' experience for us. Some interesting opportunities have crossed our path recently...let's be real, like a month ago, which gave us a passionate kickstart to feel in a great place to create an album. Yes, this team has been together less than a year and yes we may still be seen as in the "gelling together" phase and ofco