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MENAJERIE
yearns for a healthy love
in new single
‘FIRST SUNDAY’
Listen HERE
Out Friday August 2
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Photo – Kate O’Sullivan
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Previous Support For MENAJERIE
‘First Sunday’ Added to Apple Music’s New Music Daily
“‘Melt’ is a raw, seductive love song that captures the fluttering heartbeat and butterflies of new romance.” (Music Feeds)
“their bio reads “6-piece, female led, powerhouse from Meanjin” and they are so right (!!!) what a force Menajerie is! 3″ (Anika Luna, Triple J) [About ‘Melt’]
“Wandering the line between jazz and funk with sultry, gorg vocals” (Luka Muller, Triple J) [About ‘Holding Pattern’]
“A project fans of Hiatus Kaiyote, Moonchild, and Thundercat will be drawn to..” (Scenestr)
“Australia’s Menajerie light a scorching fire on “Holding Pattern,” unleashing their inner heat with raw, smoldering passion and radiant, seductive soul.” (Atwood Mag)
“With ‘Holding Pattern’ as a tantalizing glimpse into their sonic journey, Menajerie’s forthcoming EP ‘Selective Deafness’ promises to be an enchanting exploration of soulful depths and rhythmic delights.” (AAA Backstage)
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Bringing the charm with their signature neo-soul sound, female-led powerhouse Menajerie is back with another sultry, funky song. ‘First Sunday’, out today, is packed with passion and pain.
Known for their three glowed up frontwomen, whose voices twine together like neo-soul sirens, Menajerie groove and sway with wavy melodies and rhythms creating an intoxicating and alluring atmosphere.
Following the release of their debut album ‘Selective Deafness’ in 2023, Menajerie have been on a roll, garnering praise for their ethereal sound, even landing a nomination at the 2024 Queensland Music Awards in the Soul/ Funk/ R&B category.
It was just last month that they followed up that debut EP with the fiery single ‘Melt’, and they are now already backing it up with the tantalizing ‘First Sunday’.
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Listen HERE
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‘First Sunday’ is a heart-fluttering number that ebbs and flows with a funky groove and a bittersweet bite. The neo-soul instrumentals are free flowing and feel ever-evolving while the emotive vocals and harmonies are angelic.
This song is about moving through grief and mourning the loss of family. The lyrics speak on the complex feelings that weigh heavy on the heart, even years later. Gracie Mack speaks about the track: “First Sunday is a song of release and catharsis from the complex world of grief. The song begins with pensive vocals over lush piano chords and slick guitar rhythms. The bridge then provides release with sparkling Rhodes and cosmic, belting vocals reaching a moving crescendo. The song ends by turning inwardly reflective. Contemplating the effect of grief on the soul.”
Ultimately, ‘First Sunday’ is an emotionally impactful and catchy, danceable number, keeping in line with the unfiltered but fun nature of Menajerie’s discography.
Drift with Menajerie and their newest track ‘First Sunday’, out now. Catch them performing live at the single launch tonight (Friday, August 2) at Brisbane’s It’s Still A Secret, details below.
‘First Sunday’
Single Launch
Friday, August 2 – It’s Still A Secret, South Brisbane | Tickets
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Photo – Kate O’Sullivan
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Follow MENAJERIE
Website – Spotify – Apple Music – Youtube
Bandcamp – Facebook – Instagram
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