Photo: Matilda Boese-Wong
Recitals are a 7-piece band based in both Te Whanganui-A-Tara (Wellington) and Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland).
They are made up of Xanthe Rook (Bass/Vocals), Tharushi Bowatte (Trumpet), Carla Camilleri (Keys/Vocals), Olivia Wilding (Cello), Christian Dimick (Guitar/Vocals), Josh Finegan (Drums) and Sam Curtiss (Guitar).
Their sound sprawls across a blend of genres made up of each members’ unique musical personality, alchemizing a spectrum of influences into complex sonic structures that sew a thread between contemporary alt-folk and the avant-garde.
Accompanying the announcement of the partnership is the very welcome news of Recitals’ long awaited debut album, Orbit I. The album will be released via Flying Nun Records on 26th August, on clear or black vinyl LP and across all digital platforms — and was made possible with the love and support of local independent label Papaiti Records.
