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Best known around these parts as one-half of musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, Bret McKenzie is, in his own words, one of the best comedy songwriters in the biz.
McKenzie has lent his songwriting chops to two Muppets films, earning himself an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2012 for ‘Man or Muppet’. But McKenzie is hanging up his silly hat, at least temporarily, to release a serious debut solo album, Songs Without Jokes.
Inspired by the songwriting of Steely Dan, Randy Newman and Harry Nilsson, the record will be released by Sub Pop on 26 August. The release will be followed by an extensive tour across New Zealand, Great Britain, Ireland, and North America.
