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18 September 2026 – Nicholas Joseph — Sailing
By Editorial Team - September 18, 2026
Summary
Kirikiriroa/Hamilton songwriter Nicholas Joseph releases debut album Sailing alongside third single Giving Up in association with Sonorous Circle.
Key Facts
- Kirikiriroa/Hamilton artist Nicholas Joseph released debut LP Sailing on 18 September 2026.
- Project released in association with independent collective Sonorous Circle.
- Accompanied by focus single 'Giving Up' showcasing nuanced acoustic arrangements.
- Entities: Nicholas Joseph, Sailing, Giving Up, Sonorous Circle, Hamilton, New Zealand
- Tags: nicholas-joseph, sailing, giving-up, sonorous-circle, new-zealand, folk, singer-songwriter
Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, New Zealand songwriter Nicholas Joseph releases his evocative debut album Sailing today, 18 September 2026, in association with the independent collective Sonorous Circle. The release is accompanied by the premiere of his third focus single, “Giving Up”.
Sailing enriches Aotearoa's flourishing independent scene with a complete, patient body of work. Joseph balances delicate acoustic fingerpicking, atmospheric brass and woodwind flourishes, and honest, conversational vocal phrasing that ponders themes of transition and quiet acceptance.
A gorgeous listening experience from start to finish, Sailing confirms Nicholas Joseph as a vital voice in New Zealand indie folk and acoustic songwriting.