Phoebe Rings, are sharing “Cheshire,” the track is off the New Zealand band’s self-titled debut EP, available October 18th via Carpark Records .Of the Alice in Wonderland-inspired trip through the rabbit hole, Crystal Choi says “‘Chesire’ is about my battle of not being able to accept myself the way I am, and dreaming of a day where I reconcile and embrace myself (where I could “dance with the mirror”). There are hints of life where that actually happens, but it kinda smiles and disappears, like the Cheshire cat. I was right in the middle of listening to heaps of Stereolab whom I still love, and hence the influence of the arrangement.” “Cheshire,” follows the Aucland group’s previous single “Daisy.”

Phoebe Rings also share a mini-game called Starfall. “Dodge your way through levels themed on the forthcoming EP, with retro game versions of every track. Collect gems, boop baddies and unlock new cat friends along the way!”

In addition to Crystal Choi, Phoebe Rings includes Alex Freer on drums, Simeon Kavanagh-Vincent on guitar and synths, and Benjamin Locke on bass. Choi says she knew the tracks had to be recorded after the band played the songs better than she could ever imagine. And so, remotely through the COVID-19 lockdowns, the band started recording the songs that eventually turned into the Phoebe Rings EP. The album is a love letter to some of the band’s influences: Studio Ghibli films, Zelda and Stardew soundtracks, Bossa Nova, Stereolab, and 90’s Korean ballads.

The band have opened for Arlo Parks and The Beths, and played in Fringe Festival (Outsider Sounds Festival) 2020, Nestfest 2020, Festival of Lights 2024, and Future Future Festival 2024.

Phoebe Rings
Phoebe Rings
Track List
Carpark records

1. Chesire
2. January Blues
3. Lazy Universe
4. Sspissky
5. Ocean
6. Daisy

Phoebe Brings 2024 Tour Dates

Tour Dates:

Oct 14th – 20th – Sydney, AU @ SXSW Sydney
Nov 9th – Christchurch, NZ @ Space Academy
Nov 14th – Auckland, NZ @ Neck Of The Woods
Nov 16th – Wellington, NZ @ Moon

Pre-order Phoebe Rings HERE