NEW ZEALAND'S TABLEFOX EMBRACES THEIR CULTURE WITH NEW SINGLE "BATTLES"

Tablefox's new single "Battles" is everything you want from an alt-rock band. Ambient guitar pocketed drums, and open vocal lines make for a sonically pleasing treat. "Battles" is the band's fourth single off their forthcoming album "IV", following the success of their previous single "Desire Or Love" which reached #3 on the Official NZ Rock charts. 

"'Battles' is about the relationship with my heritage", says songwriter Clinton. "As a person with both European and Maori ties, I would often feel uncomfortable in situations. When I was younger Maori were often portrayed in a negative way in the media, on TV, and around the dinner table. Often I would have to take sides and it was easier for me to conform. This is about my awakening to a culture with a rich positive history and my journey to embrace it". 

With lyrics like, "I'm a rebel without a clue/ I will open up my heart/ To the battles that go on"... "We suffer just like fools/ We try to change the rules/ I see that in you"...we feel the tension at that dinner table. We clench our fists with the frustration one must feel when experiencing negative media toward a people and their culture. We build a fire in our hearts to fight for justice in a world that is riddled with quiet, stealthy, and plentiful injustice. Tablefox is battle-ready. Tablefox is battle born. Break the frustration, break the tension-- be steadfast in embracing your own journey. 

Listen to "Battles" below:

On the 30th of October NZ Alt Rock band ‘Tablefox’ releases their new single ‘Battles’. It is the 4th single from the forthcoming album ‘IV’ Mastered by Ryan Smith (Greta Van Fleet, AC/DC) and recorded by Scott Seabright (Mumford & Sons. Six60, Passenger). ‘Battles’ Follows on from the success of previous single ‘Desire or Love’ which reached #3 on the Official NZ Rock Chart, #1 on the Bayrock Rock Countdown and # 10 on the KAOSFM Countdown. An emotional and intensely epic track that captures a thoroughly passionate performance from the band and touches on subjects close to singer Clinton Bell’s heart. Clinton says the new single ‘Battles’ is about the relationship he has with his heritage. “As a person with both European and Maori ties I would often feel uncomfortable in situations. When I was younger Maori were often portrayed in a negative way in the media, on the TV and around the dinner table. Often I would have to take sides and it was easier for me to conform. This is about my awakening to a culture with a rich positive history and my journey to embrace it.”