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Dick Tracy - EP Review: The Red Hand

19 Oct 2015 // A review by Asmith

Right from the intro track Mahjong, I was instantly transported into party mode. Rockin’, groovin’ hard hitting beats that get your heart pumping and ready to go. Are you ready for this?

The production of Dick Tracy's new EP The Red Hand is top notch, no corners have been cut in the making of it, from songwriting to recording, and they even have a brand spanking new website to coincide with the EP's release.

Having already toured New Zealand extensively after the release of their first single Old Long Johnson (recorded and produced by Tiki Taane), the party continues with an onslaught of party rockin' gigs lined up to promote their debut EP The Red Hand.

Much like their debut single this EP packs a punch and will have you singing along and ready to rock  as soon as you press play, and their live shows are even better.

With every release from Dick Tracy they just keep getting better and better, and I’m already looking forward to their next release. So much party. So much rock. Dick Tracy = Party Rock.

Get it in ya.

 

About Dick Tracy

Only a month into jamming, Dick Tracy entered a battle of the bands judged by internationally acclaimed musician and producer; Tiki Taane. Winning the final, Tiki whisked them off to the studio to produce their first single Old Long Johnson which Dick Tracy then went on to produce a music video for the single themselves with zero budget.

Shortly after, Dick Tracy won fan favourite prize at local music festival Tankapalooza which granted them yet another free recording to which their second single Party Pete was recorded.

After playing many shows and gaining a steady following, Dick Tracy moved into Wellington's Munki Studios (Beastwars, Fat Freddy’s Drop and TrinityRoots) to record their debut EP The Red Hand and released the single Black Heart as another DIY video.

Visit the muzic.net.nz Profile for Dick Tracy

Releases

Dick Tracy
Year: 2018
Type: Album
The Red Hand
Year: 2015
Type: EP

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