We Mavericks by IICONIC Studios

 

ENGLISH:

Short bio: 

Masters in the art of connection, this troubadour duo interweave effortless strings, soulful vocals and driving rhythms to form a singular, intense musical voice. The couple have been called contemporary folk, alt-country and acoustic pop, but words don’t capture their unbelievable musical kinship, or the deeply heartfelt way they relate to their audiences.


Long bio:

Masters in the art of connection, Lindsay Martin (AU) and Victoria Vigenser (NZ) interweave effortless strings, soulful vocals and driving rhythms to form a singular, intense musical voice. The couple have been called contemporary folk, alt-country and acoustic pop, but words don’t capture their unbelievable musical kinship, or the deeply heartfelt way they relate to their audiences. Nominated Best Folk Artist in both AU and NZ, this troubadour duo have an inexplicable appeal that has seen them on a steep and fast rise to countless festival billings throughout 2022/23, with NZ, AU, UK and EU tours to accompany their highly anticipated sophomore release in 2024.

Heart of Silver: 

A smooth-sounding journey across rough emotional ground, it explores how a heart might become a beautiful thing even if it has been “tarnished by time”. Every song is both easy-listening and thought-provoking. Only their second album, it proves their rare ability to write songs from the heart with hooks you will whistle as you let your mind wander; The whole album is a journey from vulnerable lyrics & strong harmonies right through to driving mandolin & fiddle leading the band. 

The title track sings “it’s a good-luck, cold, hard, precious thing” - Victoria Vigenser’s penchant for turning cliches into meaningful metaphors combines beautifully with Lindsay Martin’s extraordinary ability to pull a swathe of emotions out of one set of strings. Add the rhythm powerhouse that is Julia Day on drums and bass, plus beautiful string sections comprising cellists Rachel Johnston and Trent Arkleysmith and this album is certain to please ears across the genres. 

Initially described as a “folk” act, their first single "All This Noise" featured on Country Music TV while "Hold Me" has just featured on ABC's GRASSROOTS Country Radio. With most recent singles "Carefree" and title track "Heart of Silver", they're leaning even further into their Americana/country sounds- The only catch is, their songs have a depth of feeling usually reserved for travelling troubadours and folksingers. 

DEUTsCH:

Über We Mavericks:

"We Mavericks" sind Meister in der Kunst der Verbindung. Lindsay Martin (AU) und Victoria Vigenser (NZ) verweben mühelos Streicher, gefühlvollen Gesang und treibende Rhythmen zu einer einzigartigen, intensiven musikalischen Stimme. Das Duo wurde schon als Contemp-Folk, Alt-Country und Akustik-Pop bezeichnet, aber keine Worte können ihre musikalische Verwandtschaft oder die tief empfundene Art und Weise, wie sie mit ihrem Publikum in Kontakt treten, erfassen.

Dieses Troubadour-Paar hat eine unerklärliche Anziehungskraft, die ihnen einen steilen Aufstieg auf zahllose Festivalbühnen in Australien und Neuseeland beschert hat. Bei den Australian Folk Music Awards wurden sie als „Best Folk Artist“ und „Artist of the Year“ nominiert und von der Folk Alliance International als Showcase-Künstler ausgewählt. Dieses Jahr touren sie mit ihrem mit Spannung erwarteten zweiten Album „Heart of Silver“ durch Australien, Neuseeland, das Vereinigte Königreich und weite Teile Europas.

2024 kommen sie zum ersten mal in deutschsprachigen Raum.

Nominiert als Bester Volkskünstler bei den NZ Music Awards und als Beste Duo/Gruppe/Ensemble bei den Australian Folk Music Awards

 
 

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MEDIA:

"Antipodean duo We Mavericks offer the beguiling 'Lonesome Valley' for your delectation. It's a marvellous introduction to their blend of folk, roots, harmonies and country flavours, more of which can be found on their album Grief's a Gardener"

“He has a familiar soft folk tenor. She has a strong ringing tone with muscle behind a clear crystalline voice… The violin cries for her and the harmony vocals are divine… We Mavericks are a serendipitous pairing…”  - 13th Floor, NZ

“… the glorious harmonies and touching melodies of We Mavericks…Together they craft exquisite folk music, evoking spirits originating from Appalachia to Alba”  - Ambient Light, NZ

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