Rising Electro-Pop Trio Brother Sister Drop Retro Banger With Single + Video 'Oasis'

Tāmaki Makaurau electro-synth trio BROTHER SISTER today unveil new track ‘OASIS’, a synth-driven 80’s inspired anthem that blends nostalgic charm with a modern edge. Packed with retro vibes, it pays homage to the golden era of electronic pop, echoing the sounds of iconic bands like The Human League and Thompson Twins.

A band of siblings, Brother Sister are an energetic trio that have shared a womb and now share the stage - featuring Dave Thomson (synth and lead vocals), Taz Thomson (bass and lead vocals) and Ben Thomson (drums).

With driving basslines, shimmering vocoders, chugging guitars and heartfelt, catchy lyrics, ‘Oasis’ captures the spirit of vintage electro-pop while adding a fresh twist. A track that sticks in your head and tugs at your nostalgic heart, ‘Oasis’ firmly embodies the 80’s electronically-enhanced synth-pop soundscape, reminiscent of your favourite ‘80’s movie soundtrack, reimagined for today.

Says the band: “We were born in the 80’s and grew up on a steady diet of 80’s television movies and radio hits. We were even lucky enough to have some mentoring and production input on this song from one of our favourite 80’s synth pop legends Tom Bailey from the Thompson Twins. Having some involvement from Tom on this song has been a huge honour.”

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Their devotion to the decade of bold colours and tech advances also extends to their visuals, ‘Oasis’ is accompanied by a vibrant video featuring Japanese actress Mayu Sugamoto and Isaac Griffiths in a neon blend of retro-futuristic animation with graphics by vfx artist Tim Armstrong. Overseeing this strong visual aesthetic, the video is Directed and Produced by band member Dave Thomson, whose production company Imaginary Friends has produced music videos for artists Alien Weaponry; Shepherds Reign; Team Dynamite; Coast Arcade and many more.

“This music video has been so much fun to make, from borrowing an original Commodore 64 to building 80s styled VR headsets out of our vintage toy collection. I hope it takes people on a journey back to their first childhood game computer game console. We have even had people asking where they can buy “The Oasis” we might have to consider building it for real!” says Dave.

To date, the highly motivated trio have released their 2024 self-titled debut album, which landed at #7 on the NZ Album Charts, three self-produced EP’s, are continuing to build a solid fan base nationwide, and have amassed over 45,000 views for their music videos.

Now Brother Sister are preparing to hit the road to celebrate the release of ‘Oasis’, with a couple of local shows lined up before they return to Japan for the second time where they will be playing six dates through October.

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