RNZ Music is proud to present the brand new single and video from Christchurch band Adam Hattaway and the Haunters. ‘Take Care of You’ is from their second album Crying Lessons, which is due out in September.
The band have also announced and an eight-date release tour.
Based in Christchurch, Adam Hattaway and the Haunters are known for their electrifying live performances. Adam Hattaway (The Eastern, Wurld Series) is a born frontman. His on-stage charisma is front and centre in the 'Take Care of You' vid.
‘Take Care of You’ is a song Adam claims he wrote in his sleep.
“It's meant to be loving, and obviously caring, but a bit strung out. We chose it for the first single ‘cos I think it’s catchy and hopefully relatable.”
“In the video it's meant it look like I'm a big star playing to my adoring fans, which is clearly a joke. In verse one I'm hiding, and they don't know I'm there, verse 2 I'm kinda ignoring them and verse 3 I'm just loving them. Don't ask me why.”
Crying Lessons is the second album from Adam Hattaway and the Haunters in a year, having released their debut All Dat Love in December. Crying Lessons is set for release on September 13.
The second album is less indie rock and more soul-tinged rock ‘n’ roll. It’s produced by acclaimed Lyttleton blues musician Delaney Davidson and recorded at Auckland’s Lab Studios with veteran engineer, Jol Mulholland.
“The theme is, as cliche as it sounds, break ups and relationships going to shit but also trying looking at that in a positive way - it's okay when it's over.”
Adam Hattaway and the Haunters Album Release Tour:
- 13 September - Space Academy, Christchurch - support Killergrams & Oliver and the Acre
- 14 September - The Cook, Dunedin - support Fazed on a Pony & Koizilla
- 26 September - Meow, Wellington
- 27 September - Common Room, Hastings - support Danica Bryant
- 28 September - Thirsty Dog, Auckland - support Reb Fountain & Water
- 31 October - The Plant, Blenheim
- 1 November - Boatshed, Nelson - support Butterflies Welcoming Spring
- 2 November - Mussel Inn, Golden Bay - support Butterflies Welcoming Spring
Tickets are on sale now at Under The Radar
