Phoebe Rings
Phoebe Rings is a dream pop band from Auckland, New Zealand, currently signed to Carpark Records.[1] The band consists of vocalist Crystal Choi, guitarist Simeon Kavanagh-Vincent, bassist Benjamin Locke and drummer Alex Freer.[1]
History
Phoebe Rings began as the solo project of musician Crystal Choi, before expanding into a four piece.[2] All members are former jazz students.[3] In March 2025, Phoebe Rings announced their debut album Aseurai, which was released in June, along with releasing the singles "Drifting" and "Aseurai".[4] The group has since released the singles "Get Up"[5] and "Fading Star".[6][7] The band supported The Beths on their fall 2025 North American headlining tour.[8]
Aseurai is one of ten finalists for the 2026 Taite Music Prize.[9]
References
- ^ a b Lochrie, Conor (5 March 2025). "Phoebe Rings Announce Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Aseurai'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Lesuer, Mike. "Phoebe Rings Embellish a Tale of an Aging Artist with City Pop Harmonies on "Fading Star"". Flood Magazine. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Teder, Camryn. "Experimental pop four-piece Phoebe Rings embrace themselves on "Cheshire"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Pickard, Joshua (6 March 2025). "Phoebe Rings announce debut album, share new singles "Drifting" and "Aseurai"". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Mitchell, Matt. "Exclusive: Phoebe Rings Are in the Pocket on New Single "Get Up"". Paste. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Downs, Sarah (8 May 2025). "Phoebe Rings Channel Talking Heads on Twinkly 'Fading Star'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Jacob, Lola (8 May 2025). "Phoebe Rings shares new single 'Fading Star'". Coup De Main Magazine. Coup de Main. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Pearis, Bill. "The Beths sign to ANTI- & share new single "Metal," announce fall tour w/ Phoebe Rings". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "2026 Taite Music Prize finalists announced". 2 March 2026. Retrieved 9 March 2026.