Pop punk band (that’s secretly a musical), Club Ruby, is thrilled to announce the release of their debut single; “BADA (you’re Born Alone and you Die Alone, and that’s good enough for me, so I hope it’s good enough for you too)” available everywhere on May 21, 2023 for everyone to enjoy.
To celebrate the release of their single, Club Ruby is taking over The Wine Cellar on May 26th alongside fellow indie band Pink Plates and Speck Comic-Zine, providing Tāmaki Makaurau with a bonkers night triplely more indie than usual.
Club Ruby is fronted by lead singer “Ruby” (Jade Lewis) (lead vocals and slide whistle) alongside Hon Manawangphiphat (Bass), Sophie Gibson (second vocals and kazoo), Jonathan Meyer (guitar) and Josh Johnston (drums), with Australia-based band member and solo musician Reuben Hudson featured on the track. All members are University of Auckland music students and alumni.
‘BADA’ is all about what it means to be in a healthy relationship while also being your very own person. Lewis digs deep into the importance of putting yourself first while being in a relationship, learning to say no and prioritise your mental health, and creating boundaries to benefit everyone involved.
“The chorus of ‘BADA’ ‘I’m gonna have a party for two, with me and me and not you,’ was inspired by my hope that one day it can be normal to say, ‘Sorry I can’t, I already scheduled a video game party with myself, my bean bag and my Oodie tonight’” says Lewis.
‘BADA’ has already caught the attention of music industry giants, having been mixed by Justyn Pilbrow (Elemeno P, Halsey, The Neighborhood) and mastered by Chris Chetland (KOG studios). Club Ruby is also receiving ongoing mentorship from Mareea Patterson (Smashing Pumpkins, Veruca Salt).
Having started during the second 2020 lockdown, Club Ruby has already made themselves known in the Auckland scene, having opened for Miss June at Whammy Bar and making themselves regulars at Ding Dong Lounge. Gig goers can expect more than music at Club Ruby gigs, with their custom-made newsletters (please find attached) and homemade lip balm for sale.
On the 26th, accompanying local band, Pink Plates, will be celebrating their latest single ‘Big Man’, with Speck releasing their 3rd issue, with over 25 local artists contributing their work.
All soon-to-be Club Ruby fans can buy tickets to their Wine Cellar gig from UnderTheRadar, $15 for early birds (available until May 12th 11:30pm) and students, or $20 for regular tickets:
‘BADA’ Presave link can be found here:
What is Club Ruby?
More than just a band, Club Ruby invites all fans to become members at their “club initiations” (A.K.A gigs). When you arrive, expect to see larger-than-life characters in the form of Ruby, Bubbles the Barbarian, Hon!, JJ STIXX and Jon@th@n making the stage their own.