"Pure platonic poison” – 4 STARS Rolling Stone

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Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars. Parsons’ beguiling voice, razor sharp wit and deft hand on the guitar makes for a captivating live show and has won her a dedicated fan base across six records, countless tours and many awards including AMA Folk Artist of the Year in 2020.

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After a watershed year in 2024 with SABOTAGE, 2025 Taite Prize finalist Mel Parsons brings a taste of things to come with her upbeat, introspective new single and video ‘Post High Slide’. Parsons will celebrate the new single with a run of shows through Aotearoa and Australia in June 2025.