“Somebody Do Something is a project that feels made for the big stage. There is a sense of chemistry and unison throughout”
— RDU 98.5
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 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 and produced 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 have been 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 is set to be released on April 14th 2023.
Somebody Do Something has been featured on Christchurch and Dunedin student radio, 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 three 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, and Wunderbar.
Hailing from Portland, Oregon, band frontwoman Marlee Fay has followed music from Los Angeles to Italy, Japan, Australia and now Aotearoa. Music has also taken our other band members worldwide, from the UK to South America. 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.
