Winters ago, from the bitterly cold south coast of Wellington, Aotearoa - emerged FLITE.
After a 4 year semi-hibernation since their debut MARIANA's TRENCHCOAT; FLITE have dusted off their wings re-emerging with their upcoming new single TRY TO FIND A WAY.
Despite being a little late to the online social media(s), FLITE have been simmering below the surface, playing shows around the country over the years, as well as a few favourite festivals; TORA TORA TORA, Performance Arcade, and Newtown Festival to name a few.
FLITE, loosely described as an atmospheric-funk band, is comprised of the folk soul storytelling and guitar of Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant (Nikita & the Spooky), the thick lush sounds of Moog synth bass and Rhodes of Ed Zuccollo (Trinity Roots), and the filthy drive and psychedelic tribal drums of Rick Cranson (Little Bushman).
In their live set you'll be taken on a storytelling journey over groove and soundscapes, with their signature epic and expansive sound.
FLITE is one of those few bands, when you hear them; find yourself losing all concept of time because you are so completely utterly transfixed, and in-tune with their groove.
-Bryn van Vilet//TUNES OF I
To experience a FLITE gig is to witness a stellar example of 3 strong musical identities running at each other at full speed and fusing together to create a synergy and oneness unparalleled on the scene today.
-Adam Page//Wizard Tone Records/TAPE
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A GIRL NAMED MO
a unique brand of soulful electronica is led by the vocal talents of Moana Ete. On 21st of September she'll be without her band, getting back to her roots with an acoustic guitar set. Known for her single 'Mud & Stardust' with NZ super band Fly My Pretties, the stripped-back set allows A Girl Named Mo to get to the heart of each song.
www.facebook.com/agirlnamedmo/
ZUKE (late set)
a fresh project from keyboardist and producer, Ed Zuccollo (Trinity Roots, Thomas Oliver, Rhian Sheehan), the Zuke concept is an exploratory journey into the physicality of immense bass, aimed at confronting big systems head-on.
In 2018, led by the jungle renaissance and a renewed interest in bass-heavy electronic music - Zuke has been propelled into existence.
www.facebook.com/zukebeats
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Get your early bird tickets at UTR for $10 or $15 on the door.
8.30pm Doors
9pm Music begins
The first 20 through the door will get FLITE's single TRY TO FIND A WAY as a free download.
