The Silver Scroll Award recognises excellence in songwriting.
They are:
Reb Fountain - ‘Don’t You Know Who I Am’, written by Reb Fountain
Nadia Reid - ‘Get The Devil Out’, written by Nadia Reid
BENEE - ‘Glitter’, written by Stella Bennett, Joshua Fountain and Djesian Suskov
L.A.B. - ‘In The Air’, written by Ara Adams-Tamatea, Brad Kora, Stu Kora, Joel Shadbolt, and Miharo Gregory
Troy Kingi - ‘Mighty Invader’, written by Troy Kingi.
The top five Silver Scroll song nominations were voted on by members of APRA (the Australasian Performing Rights Association), which represents songwriters in New Zealand. They chose from a long list of 20 songs, which was compiled from more than 200 entries by a judging panel of 10 songwriters.
The APRA Silver Scroll Award will (hopefully, Covid-willing) be presented at the Auckland Town Hall on Wednesday 14 October. That award will be one of five awards, which includes the APRA Maioha Award (celebrating exceptional waiata featuring te reo); SOUNZ Contemporary Award (which honours contemporary compositions); the APRA Best Original Music in a Feature Film Award and the APRA Best Original Music in a Series Award.
Photo by Tim Gruar
Reb Fountain - ‘Don’t You Know Who I Am’
Reb’s been in the Aotearoa music scene for many years, but the release of her third, self-titled album earlier this year has seen her sultry voice and alt-folk sensibilities reach a whole new audience.
‘Don’t You Know Who I Am’ is an intimate, but bold ballad, that explores identity, and calls on the listener to “dig deep, wake up, open your eyes and beat your own drum.” - according to Reb Fountain.
Photo by Tim Gruar
Nadia Reid - 'Get The Devil Out’
Nadia was in the Scrolls the top five in 2017 for her song ‘Richard’. This year it’s for ‘Get The Devil Out’ from her third album Out Of My Province. The song covers past and present selves, looking for reconciliation.
Benee - ‘Glitter’
Last year that Stella Bennett (Benee) along with co-writers Djeisan Suskov and Josh Fountain, took out a top five spot with their track ‘Soaked’. This year they are back with ‘Glitter’ from Benee’s 2019 EP Fire on Marzz, which saw huge international success.
‘Glitter’ is an easy-going pop-ode to the people you still want to party with after everyone else has left. The song pairs Benee’s mischievous and husky voice with the sunny, confident sound of Josh and Djeisan’s production to create a mellow post-party vibe.
L.A.B. - ‘In the Air’ In March
L.A.B became the first local independent act to have a song hit #1 in NZ since 2012, spending three weeks at the top. A laid-back reggae and blues groove, ‘In The Air’ showcases L.A.B’s talent for a catchy melody.
Combining vocalist Joel Shadbolt’s crooner skills with guest vocalist, and our very good friend, Lisa Tomlins. The song is a real good vibe, slow-burned with heaps of nostalgic love song feels to it. The real success of it is down to the super-tight instrumental interplay between Brad Kora (drums), Stu Kora (guitar, keys), Ara Adams-Tamatea (bass), and Miharo Gregory (keys).
Photo by Tim Gruar
Troy Kingi - ‘Mighty Invader’
In 2018, Troy Kingi was a finalist for his song ‘Aztechknowledgey’, and this year he’s back with ‘Mighty Invader’, from his 2019 reggae album Holy Colony Burning Acres.
The song explores the painful legacy of colonisation, providing a visceral picture of Captain Cook’s arrival in the Pacific, and the oppression of indigenous people that followed.
Marika Hodgson’s wonderfully melodic bass lines, and rousing horns from Guy Harrison are woven into Troy’s smooth vocals.
For the whole store check it out here: https://apraamcos.co.nz/awards/awards/silver-scroll-awards/
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