Artist
Electric Wire Hustle
Developing their own sound and twist on modern hip hop, psychedelic and soul Electric Wire Hustle’s unique sound challenges genre boundaries and preconceptions.
The music of New Zealand's EWH reaches forward while referencing key points of music’s past. Thick drums and percussion layered with synth lines, hints of Fender Rhodes and nylon stringed guitars have your neck snapping while your ear cranes to the evocative vocals of Mara TK. Since forming in 2007 EWH have experienced an outstanding response to their music. Their strong live shows have seen them support the likes of UK soul singer Alice Russell, Japan’s DJ Krush and Grooveman Spot, U.S. psychedlic soul outfit SA-RA Creative Partners, Peanutbutter Wolf, Dam Funk, Talib Kweli and Jean Grae. EWH have also had the pleasure of collaborating with some of their favourite artists including U.S. based Georgia Anne Muldrow (Epistrophik Peach/SomeOthaShip/ Ubiquity Records), Dudley Perkins aka Decalime (Epistrophik Peach/SomeOthaShip/ Stones Throw), Atlanta based Stacy Epps, Mara’s dad; NZ blues legend – Billy TK and UK future Soul exponent Steve Spacek.
The debut self titled album was released in New Zealand through EWH's own record label 'Every Waking Hour' late 2009 and was picked up by BBE Records (UK) for international release from July 2010. Wonderful Noise Records (JPN) will be releasing the album in Japan as well as a second 12” vinyl EP and 7” vinyl single in June 2010.
“A great blend of forward thinking hip hop, jazz and soul.” Waajeed (Platinum Pied Pipers, Bling47, Ubiquity)
“I’m picking (Electric Wire Hustle) over the course of next year to be one of the biggest success stories coming out of New Zealand…it is one of the best local albums I’ve heard in a while, it is really really amazing.” Nick Dwyer, Sunrise, TV3 NZ, Sept’ 09.
“The group I am most excited about is Electric Wire Hustle…their LP is rock solid.” Tyler Askew (Rude Movements / Shibuya FM)
“(Electric Wire Hustle) have fulfilled their early promise by crafting a dynamic album to woo both the songwriters and beat junkies.” Straight No Chaser Oct ’09
“This is definitely one of the most consistent and soulful albums I have heard all year and I cannot recommend it enough” Souluk.blog.com
“Electric Wire Hustle are at the forefront of talented musicians dedicated to putting out superior music and it’s a damn shame that the airwaves aren’t flooded with what this album offers, because it would well be worth it.” Soulculture.co.uk
Chaser selected as a top 10 track of 2009 Benji B, BBC Radio1 Xtra, UK
They Don’t Want selected as a top 10 track of 2009 and as track 1 on the latest Brownswood Bubblers 5 Compilation Gilles Petersen BBC Radio 1, UK
Electric Wire Hustle’s debut album selected as a top 10 album of 2009 Radio KCRW Los Angeles
Electric Wire Hustle’s debut album selected as a top 10 album of 2009 Amplifier, New Zealand
Electric Wire Hustle selected as top 10 bands to watch in 2010 The New Zealand Listener
