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Following the success of her jazzy debut ‘Money Bag,’ Tāmaki Makaurau-based indie rock artist Evie Bamford returns with ‘Through the Day,’ a rich and introspective new single released today!

Self-produced and lush with layered instrumentation, the track weaves cello (Gemma Henderson), clarinet and vocal harmonies (Evie, James MacEwan) into an expansive, warm soundscape that reflects Evie’s classical roots.

Mixed by Tom Broome and mastered by Josh Llewellyn (Downbeat Mastering), the single also features Jeremy Richardson (drums), Rory Johns (keyboard) and Hugo Butler (bass).

‘Through the Day’ marked a turning point for Evie – the first song she wrote that fully captured the sound she had been aiming for after years of songwriting. Built around a quietly defiant refrain “I’m just trying to get through the day,” the track pairs vulnerable lyricism with a soaring arrangement.

Evie says:

“I wrote ‘Through the Day’ not long after starting my first full-time job. It was a shock to my system and suddenly all I could focus on throughout the day was waiting for it to end.

I’ve always loved being someone who has a romantic view on life. This song came out of a fear that I was losing that part of me to a mundane routine and the inevitability of growing up.”

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Evie Bamford is a guitarist, clarinettist, vocalist and songwriter from Tāmaki Makaurau. Her indie-rock project blends her background in jazz and classical music, using intentional instrumentation and intricate harmonic changes to create an introspective and uplifting sound.

Throughout 2025, Evie and her band mates have been carving out their place in Auckland’s live scene, moving audiences with strong songwriting, danceable grooves, and bridges that fold out into luscious, thought-provoking landscapes. If you’re a fan of Faye Webster, Alice Phoebe Lou or Ullah, Evie Bamford’s warm sound is one to watch.