{"title":"Maxine Funke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaxine Funke is a talented singer-songwriter from New Zealand. With her unique blend of folk and indie music, she has captivated audiences around the world. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Jonnine, Movietone, and Hydroplane, Maxine's music showcases her heartfelt lyrics and haunting melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer soulful voice and introspective songwriting have earned her comparisons to other notable musicians like Loopsel, Cindy, and Troth. Maxine's discography includes collaborations with Linda Smith, The Shapiros, Delphine Dora, Romance, Lia Kohl, Marlene Ribeiro, Jana Horn, Voice Actor, CS + Kreme, V\/Z , Kevin McCormick , Joanne Robertson , Bill Orcutt ,and Martyna Basta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for thought-provoking lyrics and beautiful melodies that will transport you to another world,\u003cem\u003e Maxine Funke\u003c\/em\u003e's music is a must-listen. 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Lyrics grounded in observation and adventure (“Eyeballs, asphalt, grass clippings, peppercorns”) unravel into uneasy truths daubed in self-consciousness and forbidden desire (“I’m not shy \/ There’s just a sparkle in your eye and I don’t feel right”). The simplest things can be the most difficult to express. Opener ’Fairy Baby’ and ‘Homage’ are sensuous and probing, celebrating new beginnings while cautiously closing old chapters. ‘Quiet Shore’, a seven-minute reverie of guitar strum and poetry, conjures spirits long forgotten and shines as Funke’s first solo foray into longform songwriting. A perfect accompaniment to the album’s centrepiece, ‘Lucky Penny’, a euphoric, entrancing rush foreshadowing the delicate dreamspeak still to come. 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