Caru & Brandn Shiraz ‘Two for Two’ Out Now
Caru and Brandn Shiraz return with Two for Two and close out the year with their finest work yet. Recently praised by Rolling Stone as “one of the best EPs of the year”. This new sharp dual-sided release pairs Caru’s slick production alongside Brandn Shiraz’s unmistakable and raw MC energy. Designed as a vinyl-style Side A/B with a mid-track beat switch, it also features synthesizer and Rhodes from jazz pianist and arranger Joe Kaptein to tie it all together.
The single pays homage to DJ culture itself – by going back-to-back, trading two-for-two, to keep the dance floor moving. The Two for Two single release is paired with a limited edition run of 7 inch vinyl records pressed by Zenith Records, only 50 available. Buy it on Bandcamp here.
Taking inspiration from Broken Beat and UK Garage, Two for Two carves out a sharp spot in the Aotearoa music scene, built for both club DJs and the dancers who join them. Caru and Brandn Shiraz ditch the contemporary pop-leaning UKG formulas for a slick take that nods to the genre’s underground roots.
Shiraz says, “With Two for Two, we’re just picking up right where we left off. Our first project Back 2 Back I’d say was entirely garage-inspired but with this one we’ve gone a bit deeper sonically. Caru for sure flexed his producer muscle on this one. Couple beat switches in there. We really tried to squeeze as much as we could into these tracks.”
Brandn’s reputation has been built through key industry moments, including showcases at SXSW Sydney and Going Global, along with a strong run of summer performances at Cross Street Festival, Cuba Dupa, The Others Way and opening for Wax Mustang. He now heads into a milestone 2025/26 Aotearoa summer festival run, featuring sets with Caru at Northern Bass, Matakanarama, Twisted Frequency and Island Time, where they will showcase their MC/DJ dynamic, and play out their dual EPs.
Caru & Brandn Shiraz Tour Dates
Wed 31 Dec 2025 – Matakanarama – Matakana
Wed 31 Dec 2025 – Northern Bass – Mangawhai
Thurs 1 Jan 2026 – Twisted Frequency – Upper Tākaka
Sat 24 Jan 2026 – Island Time Festival – Waiheke Island
Saturday 31 Jan 2026 – TBA
