OUR STORY
Charged with an electrifying fusion of pop and rock, Ōtautahi band Castaway bring a captivating high-energy show to any stage they come across. The band met in their first year at university, as fate brought the 5 boys from all across the country to the same hall of residence.
Years on, the band lives and breathes music from their flat in Ōtautahi. When they aren’t chasing each other up for not unloading the dishwasher or sharing a delicious meal at the dinner table, they are hard at work on their sophomore EP, Nondual. In 2024, Castaway have celebrated an opening slot for Drax Project, two releases in the NZ Hot 20, and making airwaves on ZM Locals Only, MoreFM, Hauraki, RNZ and The Edge.
The boys are now setting their sights on an Aotearoa tour and the 2024/25 summer festival circuit, as they prepare to launch themselves into the NZ music scene.
OUR MUSIC
Influenced by the anthemic prowess of The Killers, the emotive melodies of Coldplay, the indie-rock vibes of Inhaler, and the genre-bending creativity of The 1975, Castaway write fun and emotive songs that get stuck in the head and the heart. The boys’ communal living situation lends itself to a collaborative creative process, and they pride themselves on being a cohesive team.
Exploring themes of young love, the challenges of growing up, and the universal desire to make sense of the world, Castaway aims to write lyrics that resonate with listeners on a deeply personal level. Each track is a journey through the highs and lows of life, wrapped in melodies that linger long after the music stops.
