Award-winning songwriter and Midnight Youth’s former frontman, Jeremy Redmore has today returned with an] infectiously-uplifting single for kids: the fun and hook-laden track ‘Singalong’.
Listen to ‘Singalong’ HERE
Stacked with harmonies, quirky instruments and easy-to-follow melodies, ‘Singalong’ dares every listener to join in; whether it’s through singing, dancing or whistling along. It’s almost impossible not to!
"It's become a mission of mine to get more kids and families singing together,” explains Jeremy. “Because singing can give kids superpowers. While I'm not an expert, science says singing has a pretty incredible effect on kids' self-esteem, sense of social-inclusion and helping them bond in new groups. For kids, these are superpowers."
A "crowd-made" video, featuring kids, families from around the world and Kiwi kindie artists like Little Lips and Itty Bitty Beats (you may even spot a familiar 00's pop star!) was just released on October 21 in celebration of World Singing Day.
Watch HERE
An official music video will then follow in November. A stop-motion animation featuring a flurry of animals singing in a native New Zealand forest, made by Adam Rowland from Awkward Animations, repeats the combination that won the 2023 Best Music Video at the Aotearoa Children's Music Awards.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the vast majority of the song was recorded by Nic Manders (Georgia Lines, Brooke Fraser) at his own Smoke Studios in Mt Eden. Not only is the song catchy-as-heck, it comes with a universally inspiring message.
“‘Singalong’ is all about the idea that personal expression is contagious,” says Jeremy.” In this case, whenever you feel the urge to sing or dance, just follow it and watch on as you inspire others to join in!”
“Singing has added so much to my world, throughout my life, even when it sounded more like a shriek; and through this song I want to see more kids embracing the act of singing in a society that provides less and less opportunities to do so.”
Jeremy began his foray into the world of children's content in 2021 with a sell-out first edition of picture book, Sing Like A Unicorn.He then released the accompanying ‘Sing Like A Unicorn’ to go alongside it. The song came with a delightful and award-winning stop-motion music video, lovingly crafted by Adam Rowland of Awkward Animations.
Whether as the frontman of Midnight Youth or as a solo artist, the unmistakable voice of Jeremy Redmore has played an important role in the fabric of New Zealand music over the past decade; he hopes that this delightful new song can inspire the next generation of singers to do the same, and more.
Listen to ‘Singalong’ HERE