Louis Baker returns with new single, 'Misty in Matakana' and announces a 14 date tour of Europe opening for Fat Freddy's Drop.
Misty in Matakana is a soul infused boom-bap track that will make you want to nod your head. Led by Baker’s unmistakable silky vocal, the song seamlessly merges warm synths, punchy bass lines and a hypnotic beat. The self-produced track marks the start of a new era and is the first of a string of releases for 2023.
Accompanying the release is a visualiser created by animator Jade Paynter, taking you on a ride from sunrise to sunset.
Inspired by artists like J Dilla, Isaiah Sharkey and Yussef Days, Baker says of the track "I wrote the beat in Matakana one morning while I was on holiday, it was super misty over the hills, and the view sparked something in me. I wanted this song to have an organic sonic and feel like a 90's hip hop record, the kind of tune you'd listen to when you're watching the sunset with your friends".
In July, the Wellington artist sets off to Europe to open for one of the world's finest live draws, Fat Freddy's Drop, taking the stage on 14 show dates including the legendary Hammersmith Apollo in London with Freddy's and Norman Jay NBE.
"It's an honour to be on this tour opening for Fat Freddy's Drop. I can't wait to get on the tour bus and play these shows." says Baker.
With a string of highly acclaimed releases under his belt, multiple music award nominations and a reputation for live shows that are the ultimate transformative experience, Louis Baker has been making his presence felt in the New Zealand music scene for several years, and Misty in Matakana is a testament to his growth and versatility.
"Misty in Matakana" is available now, globally via his independent label, Ngākau Records.