Mel Parsons: Kiwi indie-folk singer on her upcoming album 'Castle Hill', NZ tour

Fans eagerly awaiting the release of Mel Parsons’ new album will be able to experience it live, the Kiwi singer taking it on tour.  Earlier this morning she announced a seven-date tour for her upcoming album ‘Castle Hill’, named for the remote Southern Alps town in which it was recorded.   The album is due out in August, but half a dozen singles have already been released, including Post High Slide, Brick By Brick’, and her latest release, ‘Grain by Grain’.   “It’s just kind of the way that people are releasing these days,” Parsons told Mike Hosking.  “With the way, y’know, the way that Spotify and the streaming side of things works, is that you just sort of start teasing them out ... that’s the way we’ve done it for this record.”  And to celebrate the official release, Parsons is bringing 'Castle Hill’ to life on stage with a full live band, performing in Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington, and Palmerston North.  Parsons is no stranger to touring and is frequently on the road.  “On the one hand, it’s my job, but also I, genuinely it’s my favourite part of the whole thing,” she told Hosking.  “I don’t think it’s being in front of people, but I think it’s, it’s what that opportunity gives you – being on stage is this very, very special chance to just connect with people.”  “I’m not particularly woo-woo Mike, but it’s a bit of an energy, kind of, transfer, y’know like, what you give out, it comes around,” Parsons said.  “It’s a very, very special, unique feeling, performing live.”  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.