Goldenhorse | |
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 Goldenhorse performing in 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Genres | Pop, folk-pop, pop-rock |
| Years active | 1999–2007 (hiatus), 2011, 2016 |
| Labels | Siren Records |
| Members | Kirsten Morrell, Geoff Maddock, Joel Wilton, Ben King |
Goldenhorse is a pop and folk-pop band from New Zealand. The group was formed in 1999 by lead vocalist Kirsten Morrell and guitarist Geoff Maddock, who brought in Joel Wilton and Ben King from other projects to found the initial lineup.[1]
Goldenhorse found success in 2002 with their debut album Riverhead, a slow-burner on the charts which peaked at number 1 in 2004, and went triple platinum.[2] Goldenhorse built on the late success of Riverhead with the 2005 release of Out of the Moon which also went platinum.[1] The albums spawned charting singles including "Maybe Tomorrow" which became the most played local song on radio in 2003,[3][1] "Wake Up Brother", and "Out of the Moon".
Goldenhorse is considered a significant New Zealand band from the 2000s, with Riverhead featured in subsequent books and articles as a notable album in New Zealand music.[4][5][6] It was also a finalist in the 2003 Australasian Performing Rights Association's Silver Scroll Awards, among other award nominations.
In 2007 following a European tour, the band released Reporter, their final album to date, which briefly entered the top 40 charts at 38. After mediocre commercial performance, the band entered a long hiatus.[7][8][1] Goldenhorse has reunited twice, once in 2011 and again in 2016,[9][10] for one-off performances in support of local events, but the group has not officially reformed or worked on another project since, with its members moving onto different projects.
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- ^ McKee, Hannah (8 December 2016). "Goldenhorse reunite to honour Kiwi poet". Dominion Post. p. 15. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Rugby World Cup 2011: Evaluation Report" (PDF). Auckland Council. December 2011. Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.