Zoe Harker

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Zoe Harker

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03 Mar 2015

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A powerhouse of a tune. If you're a fan of Amy Winehouse, The Dap Kings or Lanie Lane, check out Zoe Harker.

A powerhouse of a tune. If you're a fan of Amy Winehouse, The Dap Kings or Lanie Lane, check out Zoe Harker.

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    I've been writing music for the best part of 10 years and it's developed through the music I listen to. From Missy Higgins and Megan Washington to Josh Pyke, The Tallest Man on Earth, Bon Iver and more recently Asgeir and #1 Dads. The kind of music I like has evolved from purely folk to incorporate more electronic elements and a real focus on vocal production.
     
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    A lot of touring! I'm about to start a tour supporting Winterbourne down the East Coast and some other exciting shows along the way, like the Spectrum Now Festival in the Domain and another show with Timberwolf. I've also finished recording 3 new tracks that I'll be dropping when the time is right, maybe with an EP mid-year. I've got a bunch of headline shows coming up too.

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