Name: 1.The River by Henika
Duration: 5 min 3 s
Description: Track 1 of the debut self-titled EP by New Zealand based alternative singer songwriter Henika. Produced by Andrew Buckton. For more info visit http://henika.co/.

A piano tuner by trade, Fathom embraced the abundance of time the 2020 lockdown offered by handcrafting bespoke instruments out of whatever materials she could find. Two hurdy gurdies, one lap steel, an abundance of horns / saxophones and a cello made from a fence post and tin can later, Fathom found herself with an entire album of songs defined by a unique soundscape.

"Mother Star" is a plea for answers and a reminder to be the best human you can be in the face of widespread confusion, frustration and anxiety.
 
The rhythm section of "Mother Star" is largely homemade. Drums were made using a paint tin and two stock pots fitted with inflatable-pool-toy skins and the kick approximated by pounding a fist onto the floor. The track also features three of Fathom's "ululophones", which resemble saxophones.

01. Mother Star

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Thoughts

Track 1 of the debut self-titled EP by New Zealand based alternative singer songwriter Henika. Produced by Andrew Buckton. For more info visit http://henika.co/.

1.The River

Henika is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer based in Auckland New Zealand. Her latest album Strange Creatures features real native birdsong recorded in predator free sanctuaries. Profits from her album go towards conservation efforts. Henika's self titled debut EP was nominated for Best Debut at the Taite Awards in 2017

1.The River

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