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Tāmaki Makaurau-based neo-soul band Psycho Gab have released their lush sophomore single ‘Gabben’.

Following the group’s successful 2023 debut ‘Messy’ (Radio One, 95bFM, Muzic.net), and a year of electric live performances across Auckland, ‘Gabben’ is a groovy reflection on riding through the storm of young love. The track boasts punchy drums, smooth basslines, powerhouse vocals, and a myriad of rich instrumentation.

“At its core, I think the music we write tackles a lot of big feelings, and we make big instrumentals to match that,” says lead vocalist Rosetta Stone. “Everything is epic, bouncy, groovy and ultimately fun, so the subject matter doesn’t have to feel so heavy.”

Psycho Gab is made up of musicians and friends Rosetta Stone (vocals), Orlando Cooper (bass, production), Caleb Wong (keyboards, production), Max Henley (guitar) and Finn Mcneill (drums). The band, who have been together for just over a year, wrote ‘Gabben’ in the early days of its conception – while stuck inside their flat during Cyclone Gabrielle.

“We wanted to paint this picture of weathering out the storm,” explains Rosetta. “It’s about persevering when things get hard, and appreciating all that you learn during those trying moments, rather than just waiting for the sunshine on the other side.”

Not only did this unsettling time inspire the creation of new single ‘Gabben’, it also influenced the band’s name, Psycho Gab.

Like ‘Messy’, today’s impressive new musical offering was produced, mixed and mastered by the band’s keyboardist Caleb (Wongii, Mel Stevenson, Crumbly Jack), during his residency at Auckland studio Big Fan.

With an exciting year ahead, including more fresh music on its way shortly, now is the time to bask in the dynamic, soulful passion of Psycho Gab’s new single ‘Gabben’!

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Photo credit: Gabriella Gillespie
Artwork credit: Finn McNeill and Gabriella Gillespie