4 Dec 2021

Julien Dyne on his new album 'Modes'

From Music 101, 3:15 pm on 4 December 2021

Acclaimed New Zealand producer and multi-instrumentalist, Julien Dyne has released his fifth solo album, Modes.

Julien was the drummer for the Opensouls, Tyra and the Tornadoes and he currently drums for Ladi, Avantdale Bowling Club plus many Jazz groups, including often with his father, the great Wellington Jazz bassist Paul Dyne. 

His latest album Modes is out today on renowned UK label Soundway Records. The record sees Dyne harness the talents of emerging star Semisi Ma'i'ai, longtime collaborators Lord Echo, Ladi6 and Mara TK, and Aotearoa icons Dallas Tamaira a.k.a Joe Dukie (Fat Freddy’s Drop), Che-Fu, and Troy Kingi, amongst many others.

Julien Dyne - Rocks

Julien Dyne - Rocks Photo: Harlin Davey