Madam Tsunami's album was recorded in 2013 at York Street Studios and produced by famed New Zealand musician Don McGlashan (The Mutton Birds). Written by front man Adam Usmani, the self-titled debut is a rock album heavily influenced by Adam’s working class background, a voice rarely represented in modern music.

Unplugged and acoustic with grunge influences, the 11-track 38-minute album is an energetic entrance for the new band. Usmani however is no stranger to the Auckland music scene having previously hosted Alt TV’s Top of the Rocks and performed in the jazz/blues band The Usmani Collective on New Zealand national television.

The songs are a collection of Usmani’s ideas spanning well over a decade. Inspired by the reality of being a full-time tradesman and father of two, Usmani touches on themes relatable to many including blue-collar struggles, love, life and the desire for more equality.

CREDITS

Adam Usmani - Vocals/Guitar/Organ/Songwriting/production
Ross Larsen - Bass
Jonathan Wilson - Drums/Backing Vocals
Coralie Usmani - Violin
Don McGlashan - Production

Engineered and mixed by Hayden Taylor and Scott Seabright (York St Studios)
Mastered by Dave Baxter (Avalanche City)


Hurt Myself

Madam Tsunami's album was recorded in 2013 at York Street Studios and produced by famed New Zealand musician Don McGlashan (The Mutton Birds). Written by front man Adam Usmani, the self-titled debut is a rock album heavily influenced by Adam’s working class background, a voice rarely represented in modern music.

Unplugged and acoustic with grunge influences, the 11-track 38-minute album is an energetic entrance for the new band. Usmani however is no stranger to the Auckland music scene having previously hosted Alt TV’s Top of the Rocks and performed in the jazz/blues band The Usmani Collective on New Zealand national television.

Although Madam Tsunami has only been rehearsing together for a year, the songs are a collection of Usmani’s ideas spanning well over a decade. Inspired by the reality of being a full-time tradesman and father of two, Usmani touches on themes relatable to many including blue-collar struggles, love, life and the desire for more equality.

The band will be releasing the album for free for a limited time.
CREDITS

Released - 26 May 2014

Adam Usmani - Vocals/Guitar/Organ/Songwriting/production
Ross Larsen - Bass
Jonathan Wilson - Drums/Backing Vocals
Coralie Usmani - Violin
Don McGlashan (The Muttonbirds) - Production

Engineered and mixed by Hayden Taylor and Scott Seabright (York St Studios)
Mastered by Dave Baxter (Avalanche City)
