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Mousey

Mousey is the project of Christchurch songwriter Sarena Close. With a strong sense of melody and emotionally raw sincerity, Mousey cherishes the art of communicating the human experience above all else. She is inspired by local artists Aldous Harding, Tiny Ruins, and Anthonie Tonnon, as well as Big Thief, Lomelda, and Eels. And yet her sound defies the restrictions of genre and her music provides a unique and powerful insight into this wonderful and confusing world.

Her 2019 debut album ‘Lemon Law’ marked a significant milestone for Mousey, and earned her a nomination at the 2019 APRA Silver Scrolls for its breakout track, ‘Extreme Highs’. 2020 would also see her as a finalist for the Auckland Live Best Independent Debut prize at the Taite Music Prize Awards and performing at the Silver Scroll awards with a captivating live performance of L.A.B’s ‘In the Air’.

11Mar2022

both ThornBird and Mousey have dropped new albums today

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Vikki Thorn has been making music a long time. If you’re a fan of her band The Waifs, you’ll love her debut solo album ‘ThornBird’. But this is not a Waifs record.

With a box of songs, unplayed phone recordings and memories of ten years living in the wilds of Utah USA swirling in her head, Vikki needed a vehicle to fully realise these stories. And ThornBird was born.

‘ThornBird’ is Vikki Thorn’s story telling at its very best. From her experience of living in the canyons of the US, to the inspiring women she met along the way. There are songs about love and friendship and made with a band that just clicked.

Stream ThornBird here.

ThornBird is also heading out on tour across Australia this March and April. Full details here.

The follow-up to Mousey’s Silver Scroll nominated album Lemon Law has arrived.

The greatest strength of ‘My Friends’ is how well it straddles the line between fresh and familiar. These new songs are inspired by friendships with friends – The good and the bad.

This record rewards repeated listens, as you focus in on every expertly crafted element that comprise the listening experience.

Stream My Friends here.

Mousey is touring Aotearoa this April. Full details here.

03Feb2022

Native Tongue announce the signing of Sarena Close (pka Mousey)

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Native Tongue has today announced the signing of Christchurch songwriter Sarena Close (pka Mousey), coinciding with the news of her second album My Friends.

Her 2019 debut album Lemon Law marked a significant milestone for Mousey, and earned her a nomination at the 2019 APRA Silver Scrolls for breakout track, ‘Extreme Highs’. She was also announced as a finalist for the 2020 Auckland Live Best Independent Debut prize at the Taite Music Prize Awards (New Zealand’s equivalent of the Mercury or Polaris Prize).

Sarena Close said of the signing: “It’s already so obvious that the team at Native Tongue are invested and on board with all my goals for Mousey and as a songwriter! I’m especially looking forward to writing more for other artists, something that the team have already shown they’re keen to facilitate. I’m so excited to see what will happen in the future as we work together!

“As a fan from her first single release ‘Extreme Highs’ and the album Lemon Law, I’m thrilled to have Sarena aka Mousey join the Native Tongue roster. ‘The Bench’ is an example of Sarena’s outstanding songwriting abilities, and her forthcoming album further cements her status as an up and coming talent in Aotearoa.” added General Manager of Native Tongue New Zealand, Pennie Black.