Ra Costello will be staggering the release of four new songs that make up his new EP "What a Ride". Photo / Supplied
Blending R'n'B, pop and reggae, Whanganui singer-songwriter Ra Costello will release his new single, produced by top New Zealand artist Tiki Taane, next month.
Costello will have a release party for the single, "Time", at Lucky Bar, with a video for the song also being shown.
Costello said it wasthe first single to be released from his new EP, "What a Ride", with a second single and video called "Living a Lie" to follow.
"'What a Ride' was recorded with Tiki Taane at his studio," Costello said.
"He was the producer, and we kind of built the songs up together.
"A way Covid-19 has impacted everything is looking locally, and long term I'll definitely want to keep this team in place. Same story with me living here."
Costello said that with international travel off the cards, he would be looking to make the most of the New Zealand scene.
"I just want to build on this, and I've been in the background for a little while.
"There'll be a staggered release of songs, starting with 'Time'. This is me stepping out, this is the year."
The "Time" release show is at Lucky Bar on July 11, with doors opening at 8pm.