Wellington band MERRIN to debut on US reality series

Wellington "sultry soul infused rock" band MERRIN to debut on US reality series DO I HAVE A HIT SONG today (NOVEMBER 5) at 3PM New Zealand time, streaming live online at indiemusic.tv

Hosted by SISTER HAZEL's Drew Copeland, DO I HAVE A HIT SONG showcases indie music artists worldwide as they compete for a development deal with MUSIK AND FILM RECORDS.

MERRIN lead vocalist CHARLIE PHILLIPS and guitarist KARL WOOTTON travelled to Jacksonville, Florida, earlier this year to film the pilot episode - the only New Zealand act featured.

"DIHAHS is more about the song itself and whether it’s perceived a potential hit or not. We all played acoustically for the pilot show, even though MERRIN’S sound is predominantly alt rock - now we just need everyone to vote!" Phillips says, adding that the potential international exposure is invaluable for indie artists.

While in America, Phillips also recorded a new song with BLESSID UNION OF SOULS frontman Eliot Sloan called I Just Knew.

"When Stephen Wrench (producer/creator of DIHAHS) heard my voice on the show, he thought it might complement a song he had written and was working with Eliot Sloan at the time.

"Eric Charlton, one of the producers of DIHAHS, kindly offered his studio while we were there. I spent around 16 hours in the studio and got home at 5:30am just in time for breakfast. I'm really proud of what we captured. For me, it is the most beautiful piece I have recorded vocally to date and it still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Stephen was gobsmacked."

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