Massive Crush Aim High with New Single ‘Dizzying Heights’
Massive Crush is a Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) band whose sound is currently undergoing a vibrant transformation. Today they celebrate the release of their new single Dizzying Heights.
While their debut album Sweet Honey Days showcased a sophisticated pop and groove collection – layered with lush textures including French horn, trumpet, string quartet, and JM Goldie on vocals – their latest work reveals a shift toward harder, hook-driven indie rock.
The collective’s live core is a powerful three-piece: guitar, double bass, and drums, built to deliver impact. Yet their recordings draw on an ever-expanding network of local and international collaborators, ensuring their sound remains dynamic and expansive.
They have just released the Strange Things EP, four new tracks that serve as the A-side prelude to their forthcoming full album, due out in mid-2026.
The first single, Dizzying Heights, tackles the modern pressure cooker of self-image and mental health, particularly in the age of social media. It serves as an anthem for authenticity, steals a quote from Nietzsche, and is driven by the core message: “You don’t have to be someone you are not.”
The Strange Things EP was captured with a rich, classic sound, recorded entirely in analogue on 2″ tape at Earwig Studios with Darren McShane, and mixed and mastered by John McDermott at Arch Hill Studio. This dedication to analog warmth is perfectly paired with their new, edgy direction. The EP includes a hammond organ with Leslie speaker, Rhodes keyboard, bowed bass and djembe drums.
