Headquarters: Groeni

From RNZ Music, 2:05 pm on 7 April 2018

In this instalment of RNZ Music's Headquarters, Yadana Saw catches up with Wellington electro-emo-synth trio Groeni, who are keeping things super local.

Last week Groeni released their first long player, Nihx through Berlin label Project Mooncircle.

Songs from their previous EPs Hinde and Hewn have enjoyed airplay on LA’s KCRW, BBC6 and Triple J, but even with the international interest, Groeni show no sign of leaving the capital city – or even their suburb.

For in addition to making music together, Alexander Green and James Paul have just opened a sandwich shop, leaving their other band member, Mike Issacs as chief taster.

 

James Paul, Alexander Green, Mike Isaacs and Yadana Saw in Groeni's headquarters.

James Paul, Alexander Green, Mike Isaacs and Yadana Saw in Groeni's headquarters. Photo: Ezra Simons