Alternative Rock Outfit Lipstick Return with New Single ‘Giving it Up’

20 June 2025
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Lipstick burst onto the Te-Whanganui-A-Tara/Wellington’s indie music scene in 2024 with a high-energy blend of alternative indie rock, quickly making a name for themselves in their first year with punchy hooks and electric live shows. Now, they return with their latest single Giving It Up – a slow-build banger produced by Joe Ledword (Wet Denim) that brings swagger and emotional weight without losing the groove.

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With a sound that moves from gritty to euphoric, Lipstick are proving they’re here for more than just a moment. This sound has been embraced by both supporters of the band and their contemporaries, with Lipstick having shared the stage with Bleeding Star, Daisy Grae, Crying Club, Wallflower and many more!

Lead singer and guitarist Oliver Bailey says Giving It Up, “Has been in the locker for a while, it’s one we always knew was special“. “it shows how we want to move forward and grow as a group and as songwriters“. With a simple catchy riff and hook, Giving It Up draws you in and its lyrics will run around your mind all day.

Produced/mixed by Joe Ledword (Wet Denim) and mastered by the legendary Chris Chetland (KOG Studio), Giving It Up is an explosive, hard-hitting follow up single for the band which shows that these boys are here to stay.

 

Photo Credit: Eve Hampson