Jess Cornelius is finally bringing her new album CARE/TAKING to Wellington in live form.

Released in July this year on Portland label Tender Loving Empire, CARE/TAKING was named Feature Album on Double J Australia, Feature Album on Edge Radio (TAS) and Album of the Week on Melbourne’s 3RRR FM. In the US, KEXP Seattle added three songs to rotation and called it “A stunning display of expressive indie rock,” while NPR All Songs Considered included the album in its rundown of Best New Releases.

On CARE/TAKING, Cornelius sings of personal upheaval with striking lucidity and emotional nimbleness. Where her 2020 debut Distance found her moving across continents and entering a solo career after a long stint fronting the Australian band Teeth & Tongue, this LP has the songwriter firmly established in her California home but no less at a crossroads. Over 10 intricate and immediate songs, she grapples with squaring global crises and insecurities with the transformations and responsibilities in her life. It’s searching indie rock that’s as biting as it is comforting. And, while her melodies careen into unexpected places, they’re all anchored with a keen sense of timelessness.

Born and raised in New Zealand before moving to Melbourne, Australia, Cornelius released three critically acclaimed albums as Teeth & Tongue. After relocating to Los Angeles, she released her 2020 album Distance, which garnered praise across the US, Australia, and the UK. Cornelius continues to live in Los Angeles and has toured across the US with Ty Segall, Islands, and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard.

“Those twin impulses, the joy of new life and the fear it can provoke, propel their way through this album. It’s compelling stuff, but even more impressive is the composition: bold choices confidently made.” —Tony Stamp, The Sampler RNZ


Support from Katie Everingham of Wellington's Dateline.

Everingham’s lyrical prowess and humorous story telling aptly captures the complex emotions and vulnerabilities that come with motherhood and moving into your early thirties. Resonating with deep emotion, Dateline’s back catalogue packs a one-two punch of crunched guitars and power pop sensibilities.

2024 has already been a banner year for Dateline, they’ve been shortlisted for the APRA AMCOS Silver Scroll Awards, topped the SRN and 95bFM charts and released their sophomore album, It's All Downhill From Here.

The songcraft expressed on It's All Downhill From Here is indeed consistently tip top, with close attention paid to gripping hooks and devastating wordplay - UTR


Tickets
Unwaged - $15
Waged - $20
Support The Artist - $25


Vogelmorn Upstairs is not a wheelchair accessible building. There is an accessible bathroom in the space. This is an all ages venue but those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a designated adult after 8pm. The Vogelmorn Precinct is a community space located in a residential area. With that in mind, the team ask that you be kind to others' and that when you leave the gig, you do so quietly to avoid disturbing our neighbours.

The Upstairs Bar and Smoked and Pickled Restaurant will be open from 3pm, to book a table for pre-show kai email Alice at smokednpickled@gmail.com

Tickets at UTR