Aranaki Indie-Soul Sensation Fin Rah Zel Drop Upbeat New Single ‘Time Travel’

Building on their reputation for honeyed melodies and high-energy grooves, Taranaki’s own Fin Rah Zel today releases their latest single, ‘TIME TRAVEL’.

A vibrant fusion of contemporary R&B and pop-funk, ‘TIME TRAVEL’ captures a nostalgic yet fresh sound, drawing comparisons to the infectious vibes of Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, and Anderson .Paak.

A musical journey with a sentimental view on personal growth, ‘TIME TRAVEL’ was written and recorded alongside renowned award-winning Producer Devin Abrams.

Lyrically, it’s a track born from shared stories of growing up in the '90s and early 2000s, offering a playful perspective on life's missed opportunities, as the narrative follows a young man’s transformation from the insecurities and self-doubt of youth, to finding a newfound confidence and self-belief.

“Ultimately the song is a playful take on the shots you miss in life, but being able to look back on them and have a laugh at the lessons learnt”, says Fin Rah Zel.

A track of collaborative magic, ‘TIME TRAVEL’’s rich, soulful atmosphere is further elevated by the vocal contributions of Hamo Dell. Providing lush backing vocals, harmonies, and ad-libs, Dell’s presence adds a feminine balance that perfectly complements the track’s overall R&B-pop aesthetic.

Prolific creators of optimistic, catchy summer tunes and heart-tugging songs that hit all the feels, Fin Rah Zel are unapologetic in their aim to deliver warm-hearted messages of connection, love and hope. ‘TIME TRAVEL’ continues the bands streak of delivering their infectious R&B-pop sunshine and dreamy zen vibes to the New Zealand music scene, and this is a track that is as introspective as it is danceable—a true feel-good anthem for 2026.

ABOUT FIN RAH ZEL
Hailing from Taranaki, NZ, Fin Rah Zel is an alternative soul collective led by singer-songwriter Brian Norton. Known for their sunshine vibes and honeyed melodies, the band has become a staple of the New Zealand indie scene, with previous radio hits like ‘Unity’ and ‘Overthinking’. Their high-energy live shows have seen them headline Bowl of Brooklands, perform at WOMAD, and open for major acts like Drax Project and Sons of Zion. Fin Rah Zel continues to push the boundaries of alt-soul by blending deep, soulful riffs with contemporary R&B production to create music that is medicine for the soul.

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