Native Tongue is thrilled to congratulate Tia Gostelow on her first gold record for Strangers (ft. LANKS)!

The song was co-written by Tia, Will Cuming, and Lionel Towers at the 2017 Native Tongue Writers Camp, and was produced by Konstantin Kersting.

We’re so proud to play a part in its journey, congrats again to Tia and the team!

Tami Neilson has today released her fourth studio album CHICKABOOM!

Tami is an artist with real range, whose powerful voice can take on big ballads, golden-age country, heartfelt gospel, soul-infused R&B, western swing, even old-style rock ‘n’ roll. This new album cements Tami as one of the toughest, fiercest country-rockabilly singers on the scene. Tami produced the album with fellow Native Tongue writer Delaney Davidson.

Tami begins her world tour next month.

TAMI NEILSON WORLD TOUR

EU
March 25 – El Sol, Madrid ESP
March 26 – Kafe Antzokia, Kuzta Beltza, Bilbao ESP
March 27 – Factoria Cultural, Aviles ESP
March 28 – Helldorado, Vitoria ESP
March 29 – Rock & Blues Cafe, Zaragoza ESP
April 1 – New Morning, Paris FR
April 2 – Ouvre Boit, Beauvais FR
April 3 – All The Jazz, Blois FR
April 4 – Le Poche, Bethune FR
April 7 – Amager Bio, Copenhagen DK

AUS
May 14 – Caravan Club, Melbourne
May 15 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
May 16 – Marrickville Bowling Club, Sydney
May 17 – Blues on Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Stream CHICKABOOM! on Spotify here.

Native Tongue is thrilled to welcome Jeremy Redmore to the roster.

The unmistakable voice of Jeremy Redmore has played an important role in the fabric of New Zealand music over the past decade. Whether it’s been as the singer and chief songwriter of rock band Midnight Youth or as a solo artist, Redmore has always had a knack for creating memorable songs that capture the imagination of listeners.

Last week Jeremy unveiled Day 60: the third of five chapters that make up his new project The Brightest Flame. The album is a story that recounts a year of upheaval in Jeremy’s life and will be unveiled over the next few months, leading to its release date of 20th March 2020.

“We’re really happy to extend our agreement with Jeremy to include his solo works. Jeremy is an incredible lyricist and artist, and has produced a beautiful and very personal album in The Brightest Flame” explains Native Tongue’s Managing Director Jaime Gough.

“Joining the Native Tongue family and having their full support is a massive and joyful step for me in working towards realising my goals as a songwriter – one that consistently brings meaningful, energising works into the world through a variety of different channels” adds Jeremy Redmore.

Day 60 is out now. Stream on Spotify.

Mel Parsons has taken out Best Folk Artist | Te Kaipuoro Taketake Toa for her fourth studio album, Glass Heart.

The Tui for Best Folk Artist 2020 is for recordings released in the 12 months to 30 September 2018, and was presented at the Auckland Folk Festival on Sunday January 26th 2020.

Parsons is no stranger to the limelight – the full-time touring artist garnered a Silver Scroll finalist nod for Get Out Alive in 2015, won the 2016 NZCMA Best Song for ‘Alberta Sun’ and the VNZMA for Best Engineer for the Drylands record. Both her debut album Over My Shoulder (2009) and sophomore offering Red Grey Blue (2011) were also VNZMA finalists for Folk Album of the Year.

Native Tongue congratulates Mel Parsons on her award win. Take a listen to Glass Heart on Spotify here.

Native Tongue is proud to announce a deal with the estate of Marc Hunter, to represent his extensive catalogue for the world. The late Marc Hunter is best known for his work with beloved and influential band Dragon, with which he co-wrote iconic songs “April Sun In Cuba”, “Rain” and the Todd Rundgren produced “Dreams of Ordinary Men”. Dragon were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2008.

Native Tongue’s Managing Director Jaime Gough states, “Marc was such charismatic frontman with a fantastic voice. It’s a real privilege to be granted the right to represent his classic catalogue of songs. We’re looking forward to a successful relationship with Wendy and the family. The passion they display for Marc’s music is amazing and we’re excited to be part of the team.”

Wendy Hunter adds “Bella, Jackson & I are so very excited to sign recently with the brilliant publishing company, Native Tongue, to represent Marc’s iconic music catalogue worldwide! We feel so grateful to be a part of the Native Tongue family & look forward to an exciting future together.”