Ragingly bright post-punk quartet Ringlets emerged from Aotearoa’s musical ether in 2021, carving out space with their distinct blend of delicate wit, grit, and technicality. With a highly durable, machine-tested rhythm section (Arabella Poulsen, Arlo Grey) and two of Tāmaki Makaurau’s leading lyrical & melodic consultants (László Reynolds, Leith Towers), Ringlets have been fast building a solid reputation.
Catching the eye of former Pitchfork editor Chris Ott, Autumn 2023 saw the band release their eponymous debut under Ott’s label Mutual Skies. Produced by De Stevens (Office Dog, Erny Belle) and the band themselves, the 10-track album is a sporadic and riotous introduction to this exciting musical offering.
Since then the four-piece have been sharpening their toolkit with numerous performances across Aotearoa, supporting heavy-hitting internationals such as UK indie-rockers Sorry and seminal punk force The Damned.
A recent signing to Flying Nun Records finds the band scheming their next release, which audiences can look forward to in 2025.
With the undoubtable potential to shine in 2025’s booming alternative sphere, only one thing is certain: Ringlets can only remain our best-kept secret for so long.
