Recitals Share Debut Album 'Orbit I'

Te Whanganui-a-Tara's seven member Recitals have unveiled their Flying Nun debut album Orbit I just in time for tonight's Tāmaki Makaurau launch party with special guests She's So Rad and Green Grove. Carefully crafted by bandmates Xanthe Rook, Sam Curtiss, Olivia Wilding, Carla Camilleri, Josh Finegan, Christian Dimick and Tharushi Bowatte, Orbit I was recorded in "studios, various bedrooms and houses" — helped by a team of production gurus including Harry Lilley, Dave Carter, Alexandra Corbett and James Goldsmith (who also mixed the record).

Arising from feelings "of (and towards); love, mandated self reflection, climate change, feminist theology, interconnectivity, projection and erotic fantasy" the nine song collection is a multi-faceted gemstone of majestic, sometimes almost wildly cacophonous instrumental arrangements and lyrically vivid, heart-bursting songcraft. Roaming from delicate psych-folk balladry, craggy noise-scapes, mind-boggling math-rock passages and contemplative ambience (often in the same tune), jump aboard Orbit I and join Recitals in much-deserved celebration of their album's launch this evening at The Wine Cellar [update: sold out!]...

Recitals Orbit I Album Release Show
Friday 26th August - The Wine Cellar, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland w/ She's So Rad, Green Grove [sold out]

Acknowledging health concerns in our community about the ongoing pandemic, Recitals have made the following request for attendees...

"IMPORTANT: We would also like all members of our community to feel welcome and comfortable during the ongoing pandemic and we want to create a safe and enjoyable gig space for all. We kindly ask everybody attending to please wear a mask at all times, and we encourage masks to be removed only while drinking outside, if possible. Masks will be available to purchase at the door, and hand sanitiser will always be available. If you have recently come out of isolation, we strongly encourage you to return a negative RAT test before attending. If you are showing any viral symptoms, we kindly ask that you please stay at home. If you have purchased a ticket, please get in touch - your ticket will be refunded if you can no longer attend. Thank you <3"

'Orbit I' is out now via Flying Nun Records — limited vinyl LP edition available HERE.