Hailing from Wellington, Harbour City Electric are a live 7-piece band who have incorporated a diverse array of influences -ranging from Motown era funk and soul through to contemporary Hip-hop- to create their unique sound. Throwing synthesizers, tight horns, a kicking rhythm section and world-class vocals into the mix, Harbour City Electric have crafted their own unique style, which can only be described as Acid-funk and heavy break-beat soul.
April 13th sees the release of their first EP, with engineering by local legend Mike Gibson, mixing by Benny Tones (Electric Wire Hustle, Pacific Heights) at Newtown's Organik Muzik Workz and mastering by Dave Cooley (J Dilla, Madlib, D'Angelo) at Elysian Masters in Los Angeles. The EP features guest singer extraordinaire Lisa Tomlins (Fly My Pretties, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Recloose, Rhombus) and 5 superbly crafted tracks, that will build on the bands already solid nation-wide following.
“…A gorgeous five song, self-titled EP, which straddles a tasteful line between soul, funk, hip-hop and electronica – all tied together by Ned Worboys’ smooth soul saturated vocal lines.”
- Martin Pepperell: NZ Musician Magazine
"...With a powerful lead singer and solid melody they look set to be the next pretties flying out of the capital."
-Jamie Melbourne-Hayward: www.scoop.co.nz
"a seven-piece soul, funk and electronica group whose music was full of marvellous rhythms, textures and colourisations all very tight in its execution and finding much favour with the audience."
-Stephen Fisher: Manuwatu Standard
"Wellington was treated to an exceptional performance by the elemental force that is Harbour City Electric...to remind them just what kind of gold is produced locally"
-Crispin Anderlini: wellingtonlivemusic.com
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Hey all I just downloaded your ep keep em coming ! Its divine
Im in melb studying and a wellie chick came past the studio I work out of and introduced me to your sound so Id thought I'd put a pick up. your sound is play in our gallery space. bless xarowe
Hey Harbour City Electric I was just stopping by to say thanks for the myspace friendship, and more importantly for staying true to yourself. Feel free to drop me a line anytime and ill do my best to REALLY get back to you.
By the way, my BLACK & WHITE MIXTAPE is finally done and ready for free download so check it out (I repeat- its free).
Bored of the same ol' venues? Come on up to the Roseneath Longhall this Saturday May 1st, 9pm. Awesome views, awesome music, DJs & BYO. It's gonna be wicked! Entry by donation. That's cheap as!
Saturday, May 1st at 9pm
Location: The Longhall, 13 Maid Avale Rd, Roseneath, Wellington
The 'Save The Hall' Fundraiser gig is all about raising funds so as the old Longhall can be restored and then used by the Roseneath community, Wellington artist's and musicians. Come along and support the cause. Tell your friends. More the merrier!!
Jonny On The Spot are playing as well as a mystery guest band and DJ. Kicks off at 9pm, so bring your own refreshments, your dancing shoes and your mates. It's going to be a wicked party people!!! R18
Hey guys. Loving the tunes as always - the EP is a definite hit with us. We're playing at the Watusi this Friday night if you're keen to get amongst it. Would be awesome to see you there!
Ha! I'm pretty sure you guys are our new favourite band as well (apart from us also, who we seem to quite like) so I guess it works both ways. Thanks heaps for playing....It's always a pleasure to share the stage with you fullas. There's no doubt we'll be doing it again very soon. xx
waiting for the Ep, Mask offers you a few new track. Still disco, a bit more clubby, a bit stranger... It's on myspace right now for your greatest pleasure and will be available for download soon.
Also don't forget to check "Steige - Cytise Ep", out now. A collection of pure musical energy ! ;)
Sounds like a bloody good idea to me! Does that mean you guys are confirmed? The dates locked in for the 16th now, and we're gonna start laying things out this week.
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