It’s safe to say that if you’re looking for some new music, specifically if you’re into alternative/indie rock and pop, you might want to pay attention to what’s coming out of New Zealand. Numerous solo artists, duos, and bands from this area of the world have hit it big with American audiences, such as Lorde, Kimbra, The Naked and Famous, as well as influential classics The Bats and The Clean.
New Zealand’s music culture only continues to flourish. Latest to come across my radar is Broods, a brother-sister electronic pop duo made up of vocalist Georgia Nott and multi-instrumentalist Caleb Nott.
The siblings began making music together when they were kids and went on to win the “Richmond’s Got Talent” competition in 2010. They were also part of the indie rock band The Peasants that won the 2011 Smokefreerockquest music competition. They didn’t pursue Broods until 2013, when they both dropped out of university to focus on the creation and writing for their new band. Sacrificing their education for a music career, while risky, looks like it is really paying off, and quickly.
Broods’ debut single “Bridges” was released online in October 2013 and was immediately picked up by music blogs and even MTV. It was during an episode of “Catfish” (DO NOT JUDGE) where I first heard the song and made it a point to remember their name to look up later.
I am so glad I did.
So far, Broods has only released their self-titled EP, released in January 2014. I’ve listened to it dozens of times, and it is a really solid 6-track teaser.
Broods’ first full-length album is due out at the end of August.
I never knew Lorde comes from New Zealand. Broods sound really nice too and make me realize I need to get out of my little bubble and listen to more music as I feel left behind (and old lol)
I have never heard of them before, but I really like their sound. Thanks for introducing me to them 🙂
Hahaha I watch Catfish too. I CANNOT HELP IT! Thansk for sharing this song
It’s always fun finding new bands. Thanks for the review and sharing 🙂
I’m always on the lookout for new music. Thanks for sharing these!
I like your musical Mondays whether I like the band or not. It’s the possibility of finding a new song to love that thrills me. So thank you!
Never heard of this band but love the review. Great job!
I’m always looking for new tunes. Looks like instead of a British Invasion, we have a New Zealand invasion going on here. I’ve seen Broods featured on Spotify before.
Had to laugh about the New Zealand invasion comment. So true! Now to go find them on Spotify.
Thanks for sharing. I’m really starting to get into electronic music. It’s so fun and I love to dance!
Thank you for all the great recommendations! I hadn’t heard of any of them before.
I am with you 100% on Catfish! I adore that show but I can’t find a single reason why. Maybe because Neve is an adorable human being or maybe its the heartbreak of it all. I have no idea! lol
I have never heard of them before but I always love expanding my music selection!