Indie riff rock darling ‘Wiri Donna’ releases long awaited debut EP ‘Being Alone’ and heads out on her national release
tour through June & July!
Wiri Donna releases her 6 track EP ‘Being Alone’, Written by Bianca Bailey and co-produced by James Goldsmith. The EP
features singles ‘ Dream of Me’ and NZ on Air funded ‘No Follow Through’. Both of which have received extensive
nationwide radio airplay, substantial online support, were Top 20 Hot NZ singles and #1 alt radio airplay tracks!
“The EP is a sort of coming of age record, less of things you learn as you’re growing up, more things that you discover
when you’re alone.”
The title track of this EP ‘Being Alone’ is a point of realisation, that you’re allowed to grieve things that are
intangible, like losing your sense of self, that people can simultaneously love you and hurt you and how incredibly
difficult it is to hold people accountable for their actions if they don’t see them as wrong.”
It’s been two years since Wiri Donna’s first release - a double single featuring ‘Manuka Money’ and ‘Wandering Willies’. Wiri Donna began as a sensitive indie folk act that was rooted in a time of finding her feet. Now two years later
after multiple tours and supporting heavy hitters such as The Beths, Mild Orange and Soaked Oats, she is breaking her
stride with a larger and emphatic rock sound, something Maggie Tweedie can account for.
“Bianca Bailey has cemented her live sound, watching Wiri Donna perform is a rousing experience. In an interview on the
Breakfast show, she told me this song was about the many unfinished projects she holds herself accountable too. Clearly
Wiri Donna is not one of them!” — Maggie Tweedie, Radio Active 88.6FM Breakfast host, Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington
In celebration of her Being Alone EP release, Wiri Donna will be heading out on her nationwide EP release tour, with the
full live band in tow, including members Harrison Scholes (Arjuna Oakes, F.A.I.R.Y), James MacEwan (Arjuna Oakes), & Elliott Dawson (DOONS). The Tour kicks off in Wellington on June 10th before heading to Hamilton, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin & Queenstown in July.
Building on her substantial live following and huge musical growth over the past few years, these shows are not to be
missed. Known for her stage presence and energy in front of a live crowd, Wiri Donna will be warming hearts around the
country this winter!
“She’s found her stomping boots, strapped on a pair and is breaking her stride with a larger, more emphatic rock sound
and the voice of a lioness. You’d better listen. She’s got things to say!” Tim Graur, Ambient Light.
Wiri Donna Linktree Here.
‘Being Alone’ 12” Vinyl is available for pre-order via Bandcamp here.
‘Being Alone’ EP Release Tour:
10th June 2022: Te Whanganui a-Tara / Wellington - San Fran
8th July 2022: Kirikiriroa / Hamilton - Last Place
9th July 2022: Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland - Whammy Bar
14th July 2022: Ōtautahi / Christchurch - Space Academy
15th July 2022: Ōtepoti / Dunedin - Dive
16th July 2022: Tāhuna / Queenstown - Yonder (free show)
Tickets available from Under The Radar
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