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BAYNK and Glades showcase an electric chemistry on Off Limits

New Zealand-based songwriter and electronic music innovator BAYNK has teamed up with Australian electro-pop trio Glades to deliver Off Limits, an intoxicating two-and-a-half minutes of delicate synths, serene vocals and eternal summer festival vibes.

BAYNK finds himself amongst the new wave of Kiwi artists currently dominating at an international scale. He is currently enjoying his place as the highest streamed electronic artist in New Zealand, fourth overall behind Lorde, Broods and Crowded House. A pretty amazing feat for someone whose first single was released only two years ago.

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The electrifying chemistry between BAYNK and Glades is evident in Off Limits, a delicately executed, meticulously produced electro-pop track.

BAYNK, real name Jock Nowell-Usticke, explains of the release that “I had always wanted to work with GLADES after hearing Karina’s voice pop up on the radio one day. It’s so unique and interesting.”

“Once I got to their Airbnb I realised how much of a writing powerhouse the whole group is and how in tune they are with each other. The whole process was easy and natural and the song just sort of fell out of my brain.”

Glades’ Karina Wykes added:

“We wrote Off Limits with BAYNK while we were writing the album in our Airbnb living room-turned-studio on a hot summer LA day. There was a dodgy looking rope swing in the back that none of us wanted to try, but he was the first one to try it.”

“Off Limits is about being scared of admitting your feelings for someone. When you’re afraid to cross the line, in the fear of losing something that’s already so good.” 

The single is the first taste of what’s coming up next for BAYNK, whose upcoming EP will be released next year. It’s the follow-up to a previous double A-side release Be In Love / Years, which dropped earlier this year.

BAYNK is about to undertake a massive US headline tour, with dates kicking off in Boston in January. Homegrown fans can catch the artist playing over the new year in Gisborne and Wanaka.

Off Limits is available on all streaming platforms via All Points.