Extended Play (Mi-Sex EP)
Extended Play is the debut extended play (EP) by New Zealand new wave band Mi-Sex. The EP includes "Somebody", the band's first new single in 25 years as well as three re-recorded hits. The EP was released on 19 February 2016 to coincide with the first show in the Clash of the Titans Tour which Mi-Sex co-headlined with Dragon and Angels.
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| Released | 19 February 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Electro-rock | |||
| Label | Golden Robot Records | |||
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Murray Burns Discussed re-recording the band's earlier hits with the 13th Floor, "We just went and played them like we do live on stage and had a little play around with them afterwards. Yeah, it was pretty interesting 23 or 24 years on."[2]
Background and release
Mi-Sex formed in 1977 and released four studio albums between 1979-1983 before splitting in 1986. The band’s original singer Steve Gilpin died from a car crash in 1992. The continuing band members of Don Martin, Murray Burns, Paul Dunningham and Colin Bayley reformed on stage to fundraise for the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake, before resuming on an ongoing basis with singer Steve Balbi and guitarist Travis New.[3][4]
The group signed with Sydney rock label Golden Robot Records and released "Somebody" on 2 February 2016.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Somebody" | Colin Bayley, Murray Burns, Steve Balbi | 3:49 |
| 2. | "Computer Games" | Kevin Stanton, Burns, Steve Giplin | 4:15 |
| 3. | "People" | Stanton, Burns, Giplin | 3:53 |
| 4. | "Falling In and Out" | Stanton, Burns | 3:36 |
Tour
Clash of the Titans Tour
- Auckland Town Hall - 19 February 2016
- Hamilton, Claudelands Arena - 20 February 2016
- Havelock North, Blackburn Vineyards - 21 February 2016
- Wellington, Shed 6–23 February 2016
- Christchurch, The Bedford Big Top - 26 February 2016
- Dunedin Town Hall - 27 February 2016
- Invercargill, Civic Theatre - 28 February 2016
Extended Play Tour
- The Bridge Hotel, Drummoyne - 1 April 2016
- Memo Music Hall, St Kilda - 2 April 2016
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Catalogue |
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| Australia/New Zealand[5][6] | 19 February 2016 | Digital download, Compact Disc | Golden Robot Records | GOLDRR002 |
References
- "New Wave Pioneers Mi-Sex Release First New Single In 25 Years". The Music AU. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- "Mi-Sex: A Second Chance To Rock & Roll (interview)". 13th Floor. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- "Mi-Sex To Release First Album In 33 Years". noise11. 30 May 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- "Mi-sex". Event finda. March 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- "Extended Play EP by Mi-Sex". iTunes Store Australia. 19 February 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- "Extended Play by Mi-Sex". Sanity. Retrieved 6 October 2017.