East Coast Groovers SØJØURN Drop Debut Album Love in the Way
East Coast Groovers SØJØURN Drop Debut Album Love in the Way
March 28th, 2025
SOJØURN’s debut album LOVE IN THE WAY introduces the Mangawhai band’s unique sound; blending diverse influences like surf rock, reggae, disco, and psychedelic rock. The album follows the rollout of the album’s three singles: ‘HIPPIE CHICK’, ‘PLAY IT COOL’, and ‘STAY’, all released in 2024. Known for their vibrant, genre-defying style, SOJØURN creates infectious tracks like the nostalgic reggae of ‘STAY’, the high-energy bossa nova of ‘PIÑA COLADA’, and the Latin-disco grooves in ‘THESE DAYS’.
The album also explores atmospheric electronica in ‘THE DREAM’ and a country-tinged vibe in ‘SOMEDAY’. Mixed by Paul “PTK” Jonassen, produced and engineered by Noah Page at Depot Sound, and mastered by Chris Chetland at KOG Studios, the album features lush instrumentation, with saxophone and guitar playing key roles across the 10 tracks. The band’s East Coast-inspired, dynamic sound is a celebration of Aotearoa’s indie-rock scene, offering listeners a mix of nostalgic, modern, and experimental vibes—beautiful cover art & assets by Isabella Rose Young. LOVE IN THE WAY will be released on 28th March 2025, via DRM, and available on all good streaming platforms.
Fresh off a massive summer of performances, including Le Currents & Shipwrecked Festival, the release of their debut album will coincide with a North Island tour during NZ Music Month (May) and June 2025. Tour dates and venues below:
SOJØURN’s LOVE IN THE WAY Album Tour
Friday 9th May – The Yard / Raglan
Saturday 10th May – Totara Street / Mt Maunganui
Friday 16th May – Tuning Fork / Auckland
Friday 27th June – Cabana / Napier
Saturday 28th June – Smash Palace / Gisborne
Tickets are available HERE
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