Rooted in reggae rhythms and tropicália-inspired melodies, Kiwi dynamically fuses jazz and soulful grooves into a uniquely uplifting sound. Following the release of 2010's Mischief Reigns, and tours around the Northeast and Brazil, the 8-piece outfit have released their much anticipated album, On the Move.

Recorded at New Jersey's Homefront Studio, the album was mixed and mastered at Moresound Studio by the infamous, Jocko. Formally of John Browns Body, Jocko was the soundman entrusted for years with John Brown's Body's signature sound.

When asked about the experience Kiwi front man Alex Tea explains "working with Jocko is really what brought out the sound of the record and made it shine. In addition to being a true wizard in the studio, he's the most warm and humble person, we got some class A hospitality while we were up in Syracuse for the mix."

Commenting on the sound of On the Move, Kiwi described the record as expansive with brass-heavy arrangements that echo the classic reggae and RandB of the late 60s and early 70s.

The new record features influences from Tea's extended stay in Brazil, as Brazilian instruments play a large role in shaping the sound of the record. The group also included an original love song sung entirely in Portuguese called "Aprendiz".

1. Give a Little
2. Aprendiz
3. Tell You Once
4. Sun Never Set
5. I Can Fall
6. Expanse
7. Change
8. Lady Lady
9. Dead Man
10. Burden
11. Pirambu

Listen to: the entire album.

Release date: 09/15/2013
Kiwi lives in New Jersey USA

Tagged as: Alt Rock, Reggae, African influenced, World Influenced

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