Dr. Reknaw Releases Highly Anticipated Sophomore Album ‘Miracles’
Set to release their highly anticipated sophomore album on May 2nd, Dr. Reknaw’s Miracles represents the most authentic and expansive expression of their musical journey to date, uncovering the next layer of the sonic and spiritual evolution of the two songstress sisters.
The collection of 8 songs, all written over the last 12 months, radiate a wholesome joy and weave effortlessly through a vast array of moods and genres. Returning to their most beloved space of live band studio recording, the two front women (Julia & Sophie Cooper) met with their maestro band mates Jules Blewman ( Guitar ) and Luther Hunt ( Drums ) at the Surgery studio in Wellington to record what would become Miracles. While capturing the magical raw energy of live band recording the group opened a portal, through which flowed vibrations of reggae, soul, folk, worship, soul, dance music and even that which Bassist/Singer Sophie describes as ‘Nun Rock’.
“This album holds a lot of variety in terms of grooves & vibe, it’s quite different to anything we’ve done before. What makes it cohesive and organic to me is the themes and concepts running through these songs. From this perspective it’s very much a concept album, the concept being an open journal of the lessons life has brought our way in the last year, things we are learning and experimenting with.”
Miracles marks the next step in the bands progress and evolution, which Julia says has been a natural process “each album or work feels like peeling back another layer. Slowly getting closer to the true essence of inspiration & the essence of creation.“
The record has everything from thundering rock riffs to angelic harmonies glistening over twinkling piano, your usual feel good roots inspired Dr. Reknaw grooves and a variety of new and enticing rhythms and flavours. It is a complete experience of dark and light, love & rage, expressed with a tender & warm hearted finesse.
Miracles will be available for worldwide streaming on May 2nd. To celebrate the release, Dr. Reknaw will embark on a special tour, with full band shows in both New Zealand and Australia. The tour will include three performances across Aotearoa and two in Australia, offering fans a chance to experience the magic of Miracles live.
Tour Dates
New Zealand:
May 2nd Space Academy Ōtautahi/ Christchurch
May 3rd The Crown Hotel Ōtepoti / Dunedin
May 24th San Fran Pōneke / Wellington
Australia:
May 9th Bergy Bandroom Naarm/ Melbourne
May 10th The Vanguard Eora / Sydney
