Mei Semones w/ Phoebe Rings | Auckland | Strange Universe (Winter)

<p><br></p><p>Strange Universe: Winter! Set to ramp up the stakes and take over all of June and a tiny little bit of the end of May. This first line-up announcement has everything you could set your hearts on and more, and is happening across some of Tāmaki Makaurau&rsquo;s most beloved venues.&nbsp;</p><p>With a sumptuous blend of indie rock, bossa nova, jazz, and chamber pop, accomplished guitarist and songwriter Mei Semones is set to make her long-awaited Aotearoa debut at Strange Universe: Winter. Brooklyn-based Mei writes songs in both English and Japanese, celebrating a passion for life, family, music, and more, sentiments which can be heard on her sublime debut album Animaru. Described by Clash Magazine as &ldquo;a potent talent&rdquo;, Mei Semones is more than just one to watch, she&rsquo;s one to become a devoted fan of. SputnikMusic swooned over the songs of Animaru, calling them &ldquo;as gorgeous as can be, and undeniably triumphant&rdquo;. Now, it&rsquo;s your turn to swoon</p>