The Midnights
New Zealand reggae band
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The Midnights were a contemporary New Zealand reggae band from Auckland's Grey Lynn.[1] The band consisted of guitarist and vocalist Leo Horgan, backup vocalist Erena Hodgkinson, guitarist Tisyn Watts, keyboardist Chris Varnham, bassist Tobias Wright, drummer Berin Hunter and percussionist Patrick Iwobi.[2][3] They are unusual among New Zealand reggae groups in their rocksteady and roots influenced sound.
The Midnights | |
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| Origin | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Genres | Reggae, ska, Rocksteady |
| Instruments | Guitar, drums, synthesizer, organ, percussion |
| Years active | 2002–2012 |
| Label | Loop Recordings |
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Career
The Midnights were formed in 2002 in Auckland by vocalist Leo Horgan, keyboardist Chris Varnham, bassist Tobias Wright and drummer Berin Hunter.[2] In 2005, The Midnights released their debut EP named Hot Country.
In 2006, the band was joined by bassist Will-Mark Brown, MC and percussionist Tuffy Culture, percussionist Isaac Sciascia and backup vocalist Erena Hodgkinson.[3]
On 12 December 2010, The Midnights released their first and last full-length debut album Outside.[4]
Discography
EPs
- Hot Country (2005)
Studio albums
- Outside (2010)
Singles
- Silhouette (2010)
- Name on the Door (2012)
