JAZ PATERSON
By combining alternative pop influences with contemporary R&B vocals, electronic pop artist Jaz Paterson creates refreshingly original music that instantly captivates and intrigues. The New Zealand-based songwriter draws on influences from artists such as Banks, Lorde, Tove Lo & FKA Twigs to create a spellbinding, honest and confessional style of music.
Jaz’s impressive vocals and songwriting skills have recently been showcased on a variety of different tracks with a mixture of talented artists - a dancefloor dnb collaboration - “All Again” - with local Kiwi artists Sly Chaos, a more introspective track with MC Tali - “Back 2 Before” - , and a UK house inspired collaboration - “Thinking About It” - with Rei & Sean Richards. Recent performances have included opening for Newton Faulkner’s NZ tour, performing at Auckland’s Music In Parks, a set at FIFA Fan Festival, and her own five date NZ tour in April 2022.
Inspired by New Zealand artists Aldous Harding and Brooke Fraser, Jaz honed the art of songwriting through her teen years, gaining performance experience by taking every opportunity to play gigs, and enter talent shows. As a teen she was selected as a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, and was named a finalist in the Olympic Songwriting Competition. At 17, she released her debut EP “One Day” - a mixture of honest, introspective folk-pop songs. In 2019, Jaz discovered SOLE Music Academy, where she refined her singing, songwriting, and production skills. After being selected for the Artist Development program, Jaz teamed up with Will McGillivray (Nomad), to record her second EP “Ache”.
Sniffers blog wrote of the EP -
“Ache’ is a deeply introspective release for the Christchurch based songstress. Across ‘Ache’, Paterson shares a touching sense of vulnerability. Unpacking complex ideas with a sense of poise, Paterson showcases a fantastic display of songwriting. Paterson has begun to make a name for herself with her authentic take on contemporary indie-pop”.
Muzik.Net also viewed the release positively, writing -
“Jaz has an incredible knack for writing powerful, thought provoking lyrics set to catchy, memorably hooks. A natural songwriter, she has the vocal chops to match. Ache is a collection of hook filled, catchy and well produced tracks. Jaz deserves to relish in the success of her debut”.
Since the release of Ache, Jaz has moved to Auckland, and spent time at Parachute music studios focusing on songwriting and evolving her sound as an artist. Jaz teamed up with Silver Scroll award winning producer Dan Martin to write and record her latest EP. This EP is set to be released over the upcoming months of 2024, alongside her next collaboration track with Junus Orca, supported by NZOA. With driving pop beats, lush melodies, and introspective lyrics, Jaz’s music will be sure to have you hooked from the first beat as she recites the stories which have shaped her life.
Jaz’s impressive vocals and songwriting skills have recently been showcased on a variety of different tracks with a mixture of talented artists - a dancefloor dnb collaboration - “All Again” - with local Kiwi artists Sly Chaos, a more introspective track with MC Tali - “Back 2 Before” - , and a UK house inspired collaboration - “Thinking About It” - with Rei & Sean Richards. Recent performances have included opening for Newton Faulkner’s NZ tour, performing at Auckland’s Music In Parks, a set at FIFA Fan Festival, and her own five date NZ tour in April 2022.
Inspired by New Zealand artists Aldous Harding and Brooke Fraser, Jaz honed the art of songwriting through her teen years, gaining performance experience by taking every opportunity to play gigs, and enter talent shows. As a teen she was selected as a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, and was named a finalist in the Olympic Songwriting Competition. At 17, she released her debut EP “One Day” - a mixture of honest, introspective folk-pop songs. In 2019, Jaz discovered SOLE Music Academy, where she refined her singing, songwriting, and production skills. After being selected for the Artist Development program, Jaz teamed up with Will McGillivray (Nomad), to record her second EP “Ache”.
Sniffers blog wrote of the EP -
“Ache’ is a deeply introspective release for the Christchurch based songstress. Across ‘Ache’, Paterson shares a touching sense of vulnerability. Unpacking complex ideas with a sense of poise, Paterson showcases a fantastic display of songwriting. Paterson has begun to make a name for herself with her authentic take on contemporary indie-pop”.
Muzik.Net also viewed the release positively, writing -
“Jaz has an incredible knack for writing powerful, thought provoking lyrics set to catchy, memorably hooks. A natural songwriter, she has the vocal chops to match. Ache is a collection of hook filled, catchy and well produced tracks. Jaz deserves to relish in the success of her debut”.
Since the release of Ache, Jaz has moved to Auckland, and spent time at Parachute music studios focusing on songwriting and evolving her sound as an artist. Jaz teamed up with Silver Scroll award winning producer Dan Martin to write and record her latest EP. This EP is set to be released over the upcoming months of 2024, alongside her next collaboration track with Junus Orca, supported by NZOA. With driving pop beats, lush melodies, and introspective lyrics, Jaz’s music will be sure to have you hooked from the first beat as she recites the stories which have shaped her life.
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MUSIC/MIXES
DISCOGRAPHY
Jealous (Sly Chaos Remix) - 2024
What Am I Meant To Do (Single) - 2024
Jealous - Jaz Paterson, Phodiso (Single) - 2024
Hold Back - Sly Chaos, Jaz Paterson (Single) - 2023
All Again - Sly Chaos, Jaz Paterson (Single) - 2023
Back 2 Before - Tali ft. Jaz Paterson - 2022
Thinking About It (Single) - 2022
Scream & Shout w Melt. (Single) - 2022
Ache (EP) - 2021
LA (Single) - 2021
Ache (Single) - 2021
Lonely (Single) - 2021
What Am I Meant To Do (Single) - 2024
Jealous - Jaz Paterson, Phodiso (Single) - 2024
Hold Back - Sly Chaos, Jaz Paterson (Single) - 2023
All Again - Sly Chaos, Jaz Paterson (Single) - 2023
Back 2 Before - Tali ft. Jaz Paterson - 2022
Thinking About It (Single) - 2022
Scream & Shout w Melt. (Single) - 2022
Ache (EP) - 2021
LA (Single) - 2021
Ache (Single) - 2021
Lonely (Single) - 2021
PRESS
95 bFM - 2024
Sniffers - 2024
Most FM Interview - 2024
Plains FM - 2024
MMF - 2024
Sniffers - 2024
Welcome To The Gig - Sept 2023
Massive Magazine - May 2023
NZ Musician - Oct 2021
13th Floor - Dec 2021
Sniffers - Nov 2021
NZ Music Commission - Nov 2021
Music Managers Forum - Aug 2021
Stuff - Aug 2021
Sniffers - 2024
Most FM Interview - 2024
Plains FM - 2024
MMF - 2024
Sniffers - 2024
Welcome To The Gig - Sept 2023
Massive Magazine - May 2023
NZ Musician - Oct 2021
13th Floor - Dec 2021
Sniffers - Nov 2021
NZ Music Commission - Nov 2021
Music Managers Forum - Aug 2021
Stuff - Aug 2021
BOOKINGS/MORE INFO
JAZ KAPOW / FENELLA STRATTON
E: [email protected] / [email protected]
P: +64 21 128 7475 / +64 21 054 0699
JAZ KAPOW / FENELLA STRATTON
E: [email protected] / [email protected]
P: +64 21 128 7475 / +64 21 054 0699