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Zoë Vera is a New Zealand pop singer-songwriter known for her honesty, vulnerability, and emotive vocals, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and growth. Her upcoming five-track EP Live Harder delves into her experience with trauma and the journey of rebuilding her life.

The EP’s second single, ‘Twelve Feet Under’, set for release on January 23, captures the feeling of unbearable overwhelm, moving between despair and defiance. Written in the wake of a prolonged legal battle, the song reflects the relatable pressure to move on when a difficult chapter ends, despite the impact that lingers. It stands as a raw yet determined survival anthem. The first single, ‘Good Enough’, received widespread industry acclaim, with Popfad noting “Zoë refuses to go unnoticed, assertively defining her place within the New Zealand music community,” and Le Future Wave declaring that “Zoë has the scene on lock.” The track has received international and New Zealand radio airplay, including a debut live interview on The Hits. The Sounds Won’t Stop described the release as a promising glimpse of the upcoming EP, predicting it would deliver “a massive amount of personality and authenticity.”

‘Live Harder’ has been produced by Danny McCrum, whose career includes work with Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and Norah Jones. The EP follows previous successful singles ‘Don’t Make It My Fault’ and ‘Amsterdam’, which received radio play in New Zealand and internationally, and playlisting on Air New Zealand. Zoë Vera’s sound leans into musicality, sophistication, and creative substance, setting her apart from predictable pop genre conventions.

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