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Artist:NGAIIRE (nyree)

Genres:
  • Electronic
  • Pop
Sydney, NSW

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Track: Dirty Hercules (feat Nai Palm) by NGAIIRE (nyree)
Track: Dirty Hercules (feat Nai Palm)Genres:
  • Indie
  • Pop
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Artist: NGAIIRE (nyree)

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Sydney future-folk/soul songstress Ngaiire (pron Ny-Ree) is flying high in 2014, having cemented her place as one of Australia’s most dynamic vocalists and unique performers. Her Australian Music Prize nominated, debut LP Lamentations (2013), showcases stunning vocals over a refined mix of down-tempo electronic glitch, soulful grooves and elegant piano work. Ngaiire’s haunting vocal arrangement and soul-drenched lyrics on lead single Dirty Hercules are firmly juxtaposed against sharp antagonistic heckle from friend and future-soul darling, Nai Palm, of Grammy-Nominated Hiatus Kaiyote. Written between her Sydney home and a tiny Japanese watering hole called Bar Noah on the outskirts of Tokyo, the album drew the attention of some big fans, leading to her hand selection to support Alicia Keys & John Legend at the “Day On The Green” events in December 2013. Meanwhile, her reputation for extravagant & colourful performances saw her invited to appear as part of VIVID Live 2014 while her ...

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Ngaiire - Lead Vox/Drum Pad | Jack Brittan - Synths/Samples
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