Marianne Leigh - Single Review: I Don't Care
I Don't Care, the new single by Marianne Leigh, takes pop punk and makes it celestial. I love it when a song takes a concept and can stretch the emotion it evokes. In this case, Marianne tells us how she feels about the modern phenomenon called FOMO. At the age of 20, Marianne has created something beyond her years and has placed her individualised stamp on indie-pop music. From her hometown in Auckland, she created this special track and received gracious support from Ryan Cruickshank who helped with mixing.
“The creation of I Don't Care was unlike anything I had done before. It was very much a 21st-century experience”
The melodies and harmonies are tranquil with Marianne’s voice being both soft and powerful at the same time. There's a nice contrasting flow between the chorus which hits us with a strong force and the sinister verses. I especially like how Marianne’s voice beautifully bounces off the low-toned base and the supporting instruments. And behind the instruments, there are the lyrics that go into the deep trenches of being entangled with insecurities. They reflect the inner thoughts of deep fears and self-comparison which shows how powerful it is for an artist to share something so personal.
Marianne has travelled across the world to London from New Zealand in pursuit of even more music opportunities. She makes her London debut on June 28th as she takes a great step headlining at Troubadour in celebration of her single release alongside London-based acts Marchant, peafloom and Rosie Webb. At Visconti Studio in London, a studio built in partnership with Grammy award-winning Tony Visconti, Marianne sent mixes back and forth and Emily Wheatcroft-Snape put all the beautiful parts of the song together from New Zealand. With already an EP up her sleeve titled Simple Things and a few more singles, there is certainly more to hear from this young artist. It’s going to be well worth seeing what she releases in the future.
About Marianne Leigh
She is a versatile artist, her authenticity heard in both her emotional ballads and upbeat singles. The 18-year-old placed first in the nationwide Smokefree Rockquest competition with her single Best of Me in 2019, and brought her talent to TV on the What Now and Cath Vincent TV Shows.
She is a three-time finalist of the Play It Strange songwriting competitions and was mentored by award-winning NZ musician Bic Runga. “Authenticity beams through Marianne Leigh’s connection, vast musical space and raw artistry." - NZ Musician Magazine.
Visit the muzic.net.nz Profile for Marianne Leigh
Releases
Other Reviews By Sharne Molloy-Turpin
Gig Review: Electric Tapestry @ Valhalla, Wellington - 11/04/2024
12 Apr 2024 // by Sharne Molloy-Turpin
I have seen Electric Tapestry before, last year in December at Meow and I believe the Valhalla venue autographs the metal/rock band’s strength just a bit more. The scenery of the music is not necessarily that deep for those who enjoy the quiver of rock, but it was something I noticed.
Read More...
Marmalade Skies - Album Review: When I Wake Up
01 Feb 2024 // by Sharne Molloy-Turpin
There’s a gleaming warmth from local Kiwi band Marmalade Skies and their debut Album When I Wake Up. Set to be released on February 2, 2024, right in the middle of summer, the band will head for a tour around the North Island.
Read More...
Gig Review: Electric Tapestry @ Meow, Wellington - 14/12/2023
15 Dec 2023 // by Sharne Molloy-Turpin
Electric Tapestry takes traditional rock and adds a revitalised soundwave of numerous styles. What I first observed was how well-bound the band was on stage as they were equipped and prepared to showcase their harmonies, rhythms and styles.
Read More...
Fool's Lagoon - EP Review: Fool Me Twice
14 Dec 2023 // by Sharne Molloy-Turpin
We are so lucky to have yet another New Zealand band sound like molecules in a jar that bounces pieces of pop, rock and funk all into one. Fool's Lagoon has a new EP called Fool Me Twice which was recorded in the simplicity of a family home in Eastern Bays, Auckland.
Read More...
Junior Junior - EP Review: In the Light
30 Oct 2023 // by Sharne Molloy-Turpin
The sound of Junior Junior belongs to a summer night gig in Aotearoa. The band grew their talent in Hawkes Bay and Tamaki Makaurau and with pleasure, they sound reminiscent of the Arctic Monkeys.
Read More...
1 Drop Nation - Album Review: Moment In Time
12 Oct 2023 // by Sharne Molloy-Turpin
The sophomore album Moment In Time is wrapped in a groovy haze as one of Aotearoa’s stellar talents, 1 Drop Nation, went further with their latest album which is electrically robust. This album arrived just after the band's self-titled debut album came out at the end of 2022.
Read More...
Gig Review: Danica Bryant + Band @ Moon, Wellington - 10/09/2023
11 Sep 2023 // by Sharne Molloy-Turpin
Sunday evening was gritty and thundering despite the great weather. After pulling the front door of the Moon bar in Newtown, Wellington, I get a warm lilac smile from artist Danica Bryant and a sweet “Thank you for coming!
Read More...
13 Jul 2023 // by Sharne Molloy-Turpin
These three artists brought something divinely emotional to Valhalla on Wednesday night. Each of these Wellington-based artists had something to say and a lot of friends to say it to.
Read More...
Most Viewed Artists
Latest Galleries
NZ Top 10 Singles
- FORTNIGHT
Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone - TOO SWEET
Hozier - DOWN BAD
Taylor Swift - THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT
Taylor Swift - SO LONG, LONDON
Taylor Swift - I CAN DO IT WITH A BROKEN HEART
Taylor Swift - MY BOY ONLY BREAKS HIS FAVORITE TOYS
Taylor Swift - BUT DADDY I LOVE HIM
Taylor Swift - FLORIDA!!!
Taylor Swift feat. Florence And The Machine - WHO'S AFRAID OF LITTLE OLD ME?
Taylor Swift
More Content on muzic.net.nz
Google Site Search
100% New Zealand Music
All content on this website is copyright to muzic.net.nz and other respective rights holders. Redistribution of any material presented here without permission is prohibited.
Report A Problem
