20 Apr 2018

Courtney Barnett releases new single and announces NZ shows [video]

From RNZ Music, 7:59 am on 20 April 2018

Courtney Barnett has just released 'City Looks Pretty', the third single from her forthcoming album Tell Me How You Really Feel, which is out May 18. She's also announced she'll be coming to NZ in August.

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Courtney Barnett's new track 'City Looks Pretty' sounds quite different from the first two singles from her forthcoming album Tell Me How You Really Feel and it showcases her outstanding ability as a guitar player.

The song is an exploration of friendship, place and home: “Friends treat you like a stranger”, Courtney sings, “And strangers treat you like their best friend.”

The Melbourne native has also announced she'll be coming to NZ in August:

  • Auckland: Wednesday, August 29, Powerstation
  • Wellington: Thursday, August 30, Opera House

Tickets go on sale at 11am, Monday, April 23 from Ticketmaster.

Courtney's new album Tell Me How You Really Feel is out May 18. Here's the first two singles, 'Nameless, Faceless' and 'Need a Little Time:

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