Gina Malcom – First Rodeo (Vinyl)

Leanne Malcolmhas changed her tune in recent years.Known across New Zealand as a radio and television journalist and as the presenter ofTV3sNightlinein the 90s, she has had a radical shift in career since 2021.

Under her artistnameGina Malcolm(Leannes middle name) shes been recording and releasing original music, fulfilling a dream that started in her 20s.

Music has always been a huge part of Ginas life. At 11, she got her first guitar, inspired by her mums piano playing and country music passion, and her dads love for rock n roll and blues. After moving to Queenstown with her young son and partner in 2002, Gina sang in Queenstown covers bands. However, it wasnt until the pandemic that she found the courage to start recording and releasing her own material.

A collaboration with Arrowtowns respected alt-country artistTom Maxwellled to a recording studio session atSublimein Waitaki. Toms bandKillergramsplayed on five new songs and Malcolm was hooked.

A willing collaborator, Gina drew on the experience of musician and producerMatt Joe Gowand pulled artists such asAdam Hattawayand his bandThe Hauntersinto her orbit, bringing her songs to life through their inspired direction and playing. Songwriting often involved long-distance calls, emails, and sharing of demos, yet the range of contributors and the way the album came together worked perfectly. Such is the sonic cohesiveness and overarching atmosphere of the record.

Tracklist:

1. Blood Left
2. Outside Of You
3. Travellin’ Heart
4. Dark And Still
5. In The Night
6. Tumblin’ In
7. Traps
8. True
9. Hopeful Moon
10. Shadows
11. Knee Deep