Bic Runga’s new album, Red Sunset, is the first collection of all-new material released by the artist in 15 years.
The record was partially recorded in Paris, where Runga lived for three years during her twenties. It offers up a swathe of songs written during a period of reflection, while some tracks date back even earlier. ‘Home Run’ was originally intended for 2002’s Beautiful Collisions, and has now found its home as the closing track on Red Sunset.
Clocking in just shy of thirty minutes, the album nods to vintage Parisian pop of the 1960s and ’70s; other songs are infused with elements of techno and dance.
Runga sits down with Kara Rickard to speak about the culmination of Red Sunset and the influence of Paris on its sound and atmosphere.
Bic Runga (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine) Photo: Kody Nielson
Catch Bic Runga on tour:
- March 7: Black Barn, Hawke's Bay
- March 21: Waikato Regional Theatre, Hamilton
- March 27: NZICC Theatre, Auckland
- March 29: Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
- April 2: Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington (with NZSO)
