April 29, 2023

Rodney Fisher & The Response – ICU: New Song Of The Day

Rodney Fisher is delighted to announce the release of his new single created with The Response, ‘ICU,’ just released!

Here’s what the fine folks at Big Pop Records have to say about it:

Fisher and The Response (producers, songwriters, and multi-instrumentalists Victoria and Andy Knopp) have joined forces to create a beautiful and pensive full album Art School Dropout, due to release later in 2023.

Goodshirt frontman, Rodney Fisher is an eminent artist in the Aotearoa music scene. He is a talented producer, guitarist, singer and songwriter, gig facilitator, passionate music advocate, and mentor. Fisher is deeply excited for this new collaborative project with such a vibrant and vibey alt-pop duo as The Response.

Rodney Fisher The first single, ‘ICU,’ heralds in this new, gorgeous body of work. Fisher describes the track as exploring “the inner turmoil from trying to be true to yourself, feeling lost and found at the same time. When you’re in love, but can’t stop sabotaging the relationship, and all the times you hoped things would work out. Perhaps it’s an ode to those who stick by you, through thick and thin.”

The track is accompanied by a simple yet powerful music video which was directed by Mike Braid.

It’s evident Fisher lights up when working collaboratively and this energy radiates through the new album. “Connection is at the heart of this album. I’ve made a conscious decision to put these things back into my life. I want to work with a team of people, rather than in isolation. Working with Victoria and Andy Knopp made me realise that the collaborative aspect of creating is something that energises me.”

Rodney Fisher

Rodney Fisher The collaboration came about when Fisher met the duo after hearing their cover of Goodshirt’s ‘Fiji Baby.’ “We got talking, and I made plans to send them a track to get their take on a remix version. I loved their treatment and new direction. They had somehow made it sound more like me, and brought influences I have always had but never explored.”