Kiwi psych & surf-rock reggae-heads SOJØURN are set to drop a summer gem with new single ‘More’ out 29 Oct on Meow. Accompanied by a stunningly shot video that captures their roof-raising live energy, it’s a track that fuses glorious grooves with fantastically psychedelic production elements. The increasingly popular six-piece have been whipping up a storm on tour recently with standout festival appearances at Bay Dreams and Soundsplash, and ‘More’ represents a giant leap forward as they ramp up towards the release of the forthcoming EP ‘Mystic Ways’.
The critically acclaimed east-coast groovers are set to realise their endless potential with the new EP set for release early 2022. Produced by Connor Jaine of Mako Road, it’s a body of work that brilliantly captures their true sound, and showcases the band’s recent journey through change, adversity, loss and positive growth. Drawing on influences including Ocean Alley, Mild Orange and The Black Seeds, ‘Mystic Ways’ is a celebration of the good times; and a mature acknowledgement of how they got there. It’s the fresh soundtrack for summer, and exactly what we all need right now.
With youth on their side, SOJØURN have been earmarked by critics and fans as a band on the rise with lofty ambitions. Their joyfully cruisy debut Summer Tape EP (2019) received favourable airplay across their home country, with singles ‘Stand Up’, ‘How It Grows’ and latest ‘Saturday Sipping’ earning the band a fast-growing fanbase that is absolutely frothing for the next release. Alongside their notable festival appearances, SOJØURN have shared stages with like-minded established artists including Mako Road, Summer Thieves, The Butlers and Sons of Zion.
Hailing from the sun-drenched surf-town of Mangawhai, NZ, SOJØURN are made up of members Isaac Hunter (Lead Vocals / Guitar) James Finlay ( Lead Guitar / BV) Jim Bokma (Drums) Tony Baker (Bass) Jacob O’Brien ( Saxophone / BV) and Elias Giles ( Keys).
RELEASE SCHEDULE – SOJØURN ‘More’ – single – out Fri October 29, 2021 ‘Mystic Ways’ – album – out early 2022