Take a large dollop of Pacific pop, add some cheeky funkwah soul, fresh lyrics, a hint of African spice, solid rock roots rhythms with a shake of r & b, plus some good times and a dash of angst..........

the new freedom is a hook-driven radio friendly original pop-rock 5 piece based in Auckland, New Zealand - represented by Gray Bartlett. The soul-influenced vocals of marshall smith, combine with duncan jacksons sweet tenor and the
sublime funk guitar of tom fox to deliver a beautiful blend of textures and melodies, driven by the solid rhythm section of andy donnelly and barry widerstrom. The songs are the focus for this band, with all five members contributing to create a rare synergy of sound. The music is like New Zealand fresh, hopeful and positive with an innovative lyrical edge reflecting global trends in pop culture.

Tom Fox - vocals & guitars
Duncan Jackson - vocals & guitars
Marshall Smith - vocals & keys
Andy Donnelly - bass
Barry Widerstrom - drums