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1 Drop Nation - 1 Drop Nation Newsletter Interview

19 Nov 2022 // An interview by Shade

Otautahi six-piece 1 Drop Nation will be dropping their exciting self-titled debut album on 1 December, and it’s guaranteed to set Aotearoa music fans up for a great summer! They answered the following questions for Muzic.net.nz:

What NZ bands and musicians would you like to tour with, and why?

L.A.B, Six60, Katchafire, Sons of Zion, Kora - the vibes are on.

How would you describe your music to someone who hasn't heard it before? 

Feel good Aotearoa made music.

What can we expect to see from you in the next year?

We're playing at Electric Avenue Music Festival in February, then we will be heading back to Surgery Studios in Wellington to Record Album #2.

Who are your favourite NZ bands and musicians?

L.A.B are defiantly up their for us, their flavour is fire and their work ethic is solid azz.

What local albums have you been listening to recently?

L.A.B's albums always set the mood right.

How do you balance your music with other obligations; family, job etc?

This is always a hard one, especially with having 6 Band members, but what works for us being consistent with our rehearsal days and having really solid planning.

Where do you get your inspiration to create music from?

We take inspiration from all of our own life experiences, our whanau and our homeland.

What can you never leave home without?

Phone haha.

What rumour would you like to start about 1 Drop Nation?

Did you hear about that band 1 Drop Nation from Christchurch? If you follow them on socials you will get a free ticket to every Music Festival they ever play.

Do you have any advice for aspiring musicians?

Make music that means something to you. 

Check out 1 Drop Nation on Muzic.net.nz

 

About 1 Drop Nation

Hailing from the shaky city of Christchurch, 1 Drop Nation are back and ready to take on the scene after some time away. Their unique blend of Roots/Rock/Funk & Reggae will have you feeling all sorts of good.

1 Drop Nation offers a mix of sound that brings a Fresh vibe to the music scene in Aotearoa. They have played some amazing festivals, completed a national tour, and supported some of NZ's finest acts.

The boys have been hard at it in the Studio working the amazing Dr Lee Prebble and have a new album planned for later in 2023.

Visit the muzic.net.nz Profile for 1 Drop Nation

Releases

1 Drop Nation
Year: 2022
Type: Album

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