SOMEBODY DO SOMETHING debuted on the radio waves with their self-titled EP in June 2021. Four original tasty tracks selected to showcase the band’s experimentation with genres as they have honed in on their sound. The EP displays the band’s then pop-funk-dance palette, with some influence of reggae, rock and jazz in this diverse collection. The lead single 'Make Believe' was released in May shortly before the EP, which was launched with a Christchurch/Dunedin tour in June. The full EP was recorded,produced and mastered independently by Jacob Patchett.
In December of 2021 the band successfully crowdfunded 110% of their $8000 goal through their BOOSTED NZ campaign to go towards recording and producing their debut album, music video and a touring costs.
Three singles were released from their debut album, AS ROME BURNS: 'Liquify' (February 2022), 'Rise' (September 2022) and 'In the Ring' (November 2022). Their 10-track album of original tunes was released on April 14th 2023.
September 2023 saw the release of Archives, a compact EP of three songs that were live-tracked at iconic kiwi music establishment, The Mussel Inn, situated in stunning Golden Bay.
Their latest release in May 2025, Wither, is the first fruit from two years of writing and unifying as the entity that is SDS, and speaks to the weight of grind culture on individuals and the collective consciousness. Wither poses the question that we each ask of our souls: when I get to the end of my life, will I be satisfied with what I chose to do with my precious time? Will we have lived with integrity to our purpose or will “the fool have gotten old”?
In these nearly 2 years of wintering and writing, SDS have honed in on their sound: soul-fuelled art-pop. They have expanded to sweeping string section, creative textures that support and elevate Spear's vocals at the forefront of their work, and thick, expansive and celebratory instrumentals that draw on the bands wealth of musical textures and dynamic range. Above all, making space for the poetry that is Spear's excellent storytelling and hypnotising timbre, and feeling themselves deeply connected to what they are creating.
Wither was recorded and produced by Toby Lloyd at Tiny Triumph Studios in Pōneke, and Mastered by Chet Chetland.
- SDS Recent Highlights:
2024: Headlining the Blue Stage at GO LIVE at the Christchurch Town Hall
2023: Rolling Meadows Festival, Canterbury
2023: AUM Festival, Parakai (Northland)
2023: Ōtautahi Smoke Festival, Hagley Park, Christchurch
2023: OHO Festival, Christchurch CBD
Somebody Do Something has been featured on Christchurch and Dunedin student radio network, New York based Spotlight on the City podcast, Radioscope: New Kiwi Alternatives playlist, Celebrating Wahine playlist, RDU Live-to-Air and recurring top ten features with their singles on RDU 98.5FM weekly Te Ahi Top 10. In the 4.5 years since their formation, SDS have completed multiple nation-wide tours throughout the North and South Islands of New Zealand and have played at iconic venues such as The Mussel Inn, The Globe Theatre, Paisley Stage, Valhalla, The Crown, The Loons, Space Academy and Wunderbar.
Hailing from Portland, Oregon, band frontwoman Marlee Spear has followed music from Los Angeles to Italy, Japan, Australia and now Aotearoa. The artistic background of the individual band members ranges from pop, to jazz, metal, rock and classical. They bring their diverse array of musical experience into the soundworld of SOMEBODY DO SOMETHING.
