Greta O'Leary RIVER DARK Album Release Show

Taking her brand new album to the stage for the first time at Auckland Old Folks, Greta O'Leary performs 'River Dark'. this May 24th in celebration of the release. River Dark' is O'Leary's debut, with singles 'Baby I'm a Singer', 'Baptised at the Desktop Computer' and 'The Greatest Peace I've Known' giving us an inviting taste of the forthcoming album. Joining her on the night will be her stellar full band Jol Mulholland (Liam Finn, French for Rabbits), Nava Tekela-Pule (Erny Belle, LEAO), Alistair Deverick (Boycrush) and Amy Boroevich (HINA, Anna Coddington), as well as special guests. 'River Dark' is due out this May 9th 2025.

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Celebrated local songwriter GRETA O'LEARY is releasing her highly anticipated debut album RIVER DARK, across streaming platforms and on vinyl, on MAY 9th. Tender, steadfast, and unraveling, the new record features Greta’s breakout 2024 singles ‘Baby I’m a Singer’ and ‘Baptised at the Desktop Computer’ - both of which reached #1 on the SRN Top 10, while the latter also reached #1 on RadioScope’s Alt Chart. The obscure, dreamlike debut record was created alongside producer Jol Mulholland at LAB Studios, with Greta's hypnotic songwriting and unmistakable vocals accentuated through the skillful musicianship of instrumentalists Cass Basil (Tiny Ruins, The Veils), Alastair Deverick (Boycrush), Callum Passells (Hans Pucket) and Anita Clark (Motte). Listeners are invited deeper into Greta’s immersive and enthralling world this NZ Music Month with her debut record, RIVER DARK - out May 9!

“My first record, a collection of personal, ridiculous and truth telling songs. It took a long time to get here. I was a child shy and unclear, completely confused, absolutely not onboard with future, with goals or activity. I was in the field below the house, I was at the pond with the dog, I played make believe longer than most. I was taught to be quiet.”

Tāmaki Makaurau singer-songwriter and musician GRETA O'LEARY writes with clarity of vision, making introspective observations that seamlessly interlock with her spare, spacious and enthralling songcraft. Through soaring instrumentation, astute and occasionally absurd lyrics of self-reflection and her poignant voice, River Dark is a remarkable collection of confession, truth and poetry.

We hope to see you there!