Siren Junkies is an Auckland based 4 piece band playing their own original rock/pop music style, and was formed in February 2004. Their music has been described as melodic, dynamic and edgy and they have played with some of New Zealand’s big acts, such as Goodshirt, Goldenhorse, Anika Moa, Breaks Co-Op and The Rabble.
The band is regularly seeking opportunities to perform at international festivals and events, while maintaining a strong focus on the local market by receiving radio and television coverage for their singles and music videos, supported by regular local performances.
Siren Junkies was selected to play at NXNE, which is Canada’s largest and most prestigious music festival in Toronto in June 2006. It was the only New Zealand act playing at this festival. Leading Canadian Music Source, Chart Attack was quoted as saying “A whole lot of attitude and a good amount of sex appeal from lead singer Nikki Hartnett-Clarke bodes well down the road for the Siren Junkies. It's this combination of look and attitude that could take them a waysâ€.
Siren Junkie’s live performance is professional, energetic and impressive. Lead singer Nikki Hartnett-Clarke, has wowed audiences with her vocal talents and she has been highly praised by those who have reviewed their debut EP ‘Blonde’, released in 2005. She also won the ‘Best Female Vocalist’ Award at the Rock Factory Awards held in 2006.
Siren Junkies have released 3 self-funded music videos; and has had airplay on C4, TV2, XSTV, Maori Television and ALT TV. Siren Junkies has had airplay on Kiwi Fm, National Radio, bFM, Free Fm, The Generator, and Valdus Radio for a range of their tracks from their EP ‘Blonde’. Siren Junkie’s song Elevator was selected as one of the finalists for the DB Export Gold Ignition competition. The video for this song, directed by James Brown, received a Highly Commended in the ‘Handle the Jandal’ Independent Music Video Awards.
Siren Junkies have also had National television exposure - appearing on C4, XSTV, Alt TV and Coast. The band also toured the North Island in 2007 as part of the "Rock FM New Talent Tour".
Siren Junkies has received great press, in North & South Magazine, In Unison Magazine, Rip it Up (May 2005), Reaktor Magazine, Tearaway Magazine. Rip it Up Magazine (April/May 2005) reviewed ‘Blonde’ and were quoted as saying “… some of the catchiest, hook-filled songs you will hear all year…â€
The group has just finished their debut Album ‘Fascinate’ which was released in August 2008.
Siren Junkies are Nikki Hartnett-Clarke, Amos Clarke, Gavin Crookes and Dave Morello.
Note: Siren Junkies was originally formed under the name Sonic. After deliberating on a name change for almost a year, the band decided on the change prior to their June 2006 performance at NXNE in Canada.
For further information about Siren Junkies, please contact Amos Clarke:
m: 027 220 9500
e: [email protected]
p: P O Box 24-204, Royal Oak, Auckland 1345
