The Brunettes

The Brunettes
The Brunettes, 2007
The Brunettes, 2007
Background information
OriginAuckland, New Zealand
GenresIndie pop, twee pop
Years active1998–2009
LabelsLil' Chief Records
Sub Pop
Past members


The Brunettes were an indie pop group from New Zealand formed in 1998 and lasting until 2009. The group consisted of core members Jonathan Bree and Heather Mansfield,[1] with additional contributions from part-time members such as Ryan McPhun and Chelsea Nikkel. The group had released several well-received albums such as Holding Hands, Feeding Ducks (2002), which received 4.5/5 stars from AllMusic.[2] Signed to Lil' Chief Records, they had opened for bands such as Rilo Kiley and Beirut.

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