Tadpole Return with ‘What If’
New Zealand rock favourites Tadpole tackle the fear of taking chances, making the same mistakes and wondering what might have happened if you’d done things differently on their new single What If.
The song actually dates back to 2017, long before the band’s reunion in 2024. At the time, the idea of Tadpole getting back together was just that, an idea. What would it sound like? Could it work? Seven years later, with the band back together, the song took on a different meaning, becoming more about taking a chance and accepting the risks that come with it.
Executive produced by Tadpole, What If features vocal production from Matt Sadgrove (Sons of Zion, Stan Walker, Six60), mixing by Dave Rhodes (Blindspott, Devilskin, Head Like A Hole) and mastering by Chris Chetland at Kog Studio.
The band recently played What If live at the Amped Up rock festival in Upper Hutt, alongside another new track, as they continue writing and recording their fourth studio album.
There’s plenty on the calendar for 2027, with Tadpole set to make their Homegrown debut, release two more singles and complete their fourth studio album, followed by a nationwide tour.
Not bad for a song that started with the simple thought of getting the band back together.
