Fly My Pretties release first single ‘Red Flags’ off upcoming new album, ‘Elemental’

For the first time in over five years, Fly My Pretties return with new music, the first taste of their new project, Elemental, out Friday May 16.

The first single from the upcoming album, Red Flags, features Auckland-based vocalist Taylah, who delivers a powerhouse vocal performance alongside an 11-piece band. The band combines to create a retro-soul and blues-inspired sound that is found throughout the new project.

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Showcasing her unique vocal blend of neo-soul and R&B, Red Flags is anchored by a strong vocal from Taylah, with a mighty backing chorus provided by Riiki Reid, Tawaz, AJA and Laughton Kora. With a backing band including members of The Black Seeds and The Nudge, Red Flags brings a sound of a powerful soul-vocalist backed by a group of world class musicians, and shows off the first taste of an exciting new direction for Fly My Pretties.

Written and recorded over one week at the world-class facilities of Wellington’s Massey University, Elemental sees Fly My Pretties exploring a range of fundamental human, spiritual and natural elements through waiata. The resulting project is a collection of songs dripping in soul and blues, performed by an all-star band and a collection of incredible vocalists. Set for release this May, expect more from Elemental to show off the diverse new sound from New Zealand’s favourite musical collective.