Te Papaioea's own jangle-pop darlings, Persimmon, have returned with the announcement of their debut album Tomorrow Morning, set to be released later this year. Their first single, True Crime, has been making waves, recently holding the top spot on the NZ RadioScope charts. This follows their feature on last year’s SRN award-nominated compilation Felt Cute, Might Delete. RadioControl Breakfast Host Kupe affectionately describes their sound as “cute indie rock for the people.”

In anticipation of the album, Persimmon has released their second single, Cleaning Graves, today. This track showcases the band’s take on the classic rock ballad, with lyrics offering introspective glimpses into everyday life, set against a semi-rural New Zealand backdrop. The song features a harmony-rich chorus and sprawling guitars, reminiscent of Big Thief.

Persimmon was formed when principal songwriter Austin Boyle returned to Aotearoa after years of living and playing music in Melbourne. Drawing from the contemporary garage pop scene, Boyle teamed up with local multi-instrumentalists to produce catchy indie pop songs characterized by Kiwi accents, slice-of-life lyrics, harmonies, and crisp, clean guitars.

Their music pays homage to Australian indie pop acts like Dick Diver, Chook Race, and Stella Donnelly, while subtly nodding to 90s pop and early Flying Nun bands. Stay tuned for more updates as Persimmon continues to charm listeners with their fresh and heartfelt tunes.