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Scoop
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Jazmine Mary Shares Single 'My Brilliance' — New Album Out June 13th
Flying Nun Records are very pleased to welcome noir folk artist Jazmine Mary to the whānau! Their album, ' I Want To Rock And Roll ' is out digitally and on black vinyl LP on 13th June. 'I Want To Rock And Roll' is Jazmine Mary's third album, following on from the critically acclaimed, ' Dog ' (2021) and the award-winning ' The Licking of a Tangerine ' (2021). Recorded at Tāmaki Makaurau's Roundhead Studios by De Stevens, the upcoming self-produced album features musical contributions from some of Aotearoa's greats: Louisa Nicklin, Cass Basil (Tiny Ruins), Cello Forrester (Womb), Dave Khan (Marlon Williams) and Arahi. Possessing one of the country's most esteemed and idiosyncratic folk voices, Jazmine Mary's new single ' My Brilliance ' showcases their crystal clear vocal abilities that sit atop their signature rhythmic changes; a wonderfully bright, folk gem. Flying Nun Records couldn't be more stoked to have Jazmine aboard our train — listen to the new single below. Advertisement - scroll to continue reading Jazmine Mary was named the winner of the Best Independent Debut at the 2022 Taite Music Awards for their album 'The Licking of a Tangerine'. Their critically acclaimed sophomore album ' Dog ' was named one of Aotearoa's Top 25 albums by Rolling Stone Magazine. They have played in support of Kurt Vile, Billy Bragg, Gang of Youths, and toured the country in support of Reb Fountain. Most notably, to celebrate their 2023 album ' Dog ', Jazmine and their band hosted a spellbinding Hollywood Theatre show with support from Julia Deans. "When you step into a Jazmine Mary gig, be prepared to be met by either a clown, a popstar, a pilgrim farmer, or a nightgown-clad ghost howling brazenly onstage. It's a whimsical experience that you won't want to miss." — VICE They make music not to earn a living, but to survive, and it's through their songwriting that Jazmine Mary feels tethered to something tangible, a constant. It's the action of translating their experiences into poetic folk compositions that helps in "understanding parts of the beauty and ugliness of the world", and which might help listeners do so themselves. Jazmine Mary also recently announced their album tour dates; celebrating the album around the motu with a live show sure to mesmerise with full band — spanning the dark to the light, the brilliant new emotive release, from award winning, indie-folk visionary.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MOTHER Games Releases Teaser for Le Zoo, Set to Debut in 2025
The teaser showcases the game's essence of self-discovery: encountering characters, confronting reflections of oneself and completing personalized challenges NEW YORK, January 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MOTHER Games, a Brooklyn-based art and media company that creates transformative experiences, today announces the teaser for its first indie title, Le Zoo. The teaser is a look into a new game set to debut in 2025, helmed by a team of industry-leading creatives. Le Zoo isn't just a game – it's a deeply personal, emergent role play experience where "the only way out is within." The game storyline is driven by you and a plot of self discovery inside a virtual theme park with friends. The missions and progression sit on top of ancient wisdom, including a range from Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Buddhist philosophy concepts. Built using an in-house AI layer called Womb (set to debut in Q1 2025) Le Zoo's personalized and emergent gameplay becomes a space for transformative experiences, allowing players to experiment, learn, and connect. From puzzles that challenge mental skills to surrealist dating simulation games or missions with friends that unlock new skills, Le Zoo delivers a trippy and deeply personal journey designed to break players free of the zookeeper mentality and play a social game that mimics the game of life. Directed by Dina Amer (You Resemble Me) and Kelsey Falter, co-founder of MOTHER Games, the teaser blends live-action storytelling with surreal animation to craft a visually stunning and thought-provoking introduction to the game. Giacomo Mora, (Moana 2, Super Mario Bros Movie), served as Animation Supervisor. Brian Alcazar, known for his dynamic production work on titles including Grand Theft Auto 5, brought his expertise as an Executive Producer, while Christof Stanits, an award-winning digital artist and creative engineer, contributed cutting-edge visuals and custom engineering. Le Zoo is in private alpha with testers; set for public access in 2025. To learn more about Le Zoo, visit To access the media kit, click here. About Le ZooLe Zoo, the first indie title out of MOTHER, appeals to modern gamers by offering a mashup of experiences within a single title. Le Zoo aims to reignite childlike wonder in its adult players by creating a game world that delves deep into the modern human experience. By exposing the code that runs beneath the surface of our daily lives, Le Zoo empowers players to make consequential choices about how they play the game, interact with others and move through realms—and, ultimately, how those choices translate beyond the edges of the screen. Le Zoo serves as a mirror, reflecting the hidden aspects of our psyche and society, allowing players to see clearly, for perhaps the first time. View source version on Contacts Tori Matteitori@ 631.942.5069 Sign in to access your portfolio
