Macey Unveils Captivating New Single 'Clementine'
Following his recent 2025 singles 'Mona Lisa Money' and 'Seaside Wishes', New Zealand singer-songwriter MACEY returns his latest single 'Clementine'.
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Driven by jangling, overdriven guitars and crunchy percussion, 'Clementine' finds MACEY at his most candid. Produced by close collaborator Ben Malone, the track frames an all-consuming infatuation as a metaphor for a toxic relationship with substances - a narrative that feels equal parts euphoric and destructive. It is a high-stakes sonic exploration that captures the exact moment where desire collides with self-awareness, delivered with an urgency that suggests MACEY is no longer just observing the world, but fighting his way through it.
The grit of 'Clementine' was forged during MACEY's time spent writing in London, inspired by the frantic, anonymous energy of the city's underground transit. "I was surrounded by people from every walk of life, observing every character and every interaction," MACEY explains. "With this music, it feels like I'm looking at everything from a more mature and reflective place rather than reactive. It's about the tension of being caught in a cycle you can't quite break."
This release follows a string of critical successes for MACEY, including a #18 debut on the NZ Hot Singles Chart and widespread praise from Rolling Stone AUNZ and SNIFFERS. While his previous work highlighted his storytelling prowess, 'Clementine' pushes his vocal performance into new territory - soaring over a beefier, more expansive production that sits comfortably between classic Brit-pop and modern Americana.
With 'Clementine', MACEY steps confidently into a more assured chapter of his career, weaving together influences of indie-rock and soul with his unmistakable British-Kiwi sensibility. It is a track designed for high volumes, capturing a visceral, fleeting moment of chaos in an otherwise reflective journey.
Photo credit: Mason Bennett
Listen HERE.
Driven by jangling, overdriven guitars and crunchy percussion, 'Clementine' finds MACEY at his most candid. Produced by close collaborator Ben Malone, the track frames an all-consuming infatuation as a metaphor for a toxic relationship with substances - a narrative that feels equal parts euphoric and destructive. It is a high-stakes sonic exploration that captures the exact moment where desire collides with self-awareness, delivered with an urgency that suggests MACEY is no longer just observing the world, but fighting his way through it.
The grit of 'Clementine' was forged during MACEY's time spent writing in London, inspired by the frantic, anonymous energy of the city's underground transit. "I was surrounded by people from every walk of life, observing every character and every interaction," MACEY explains. "With this music, it feels like I'm looking at everything from a more mature and reflective place rather than reactive. It's about the tension of being caught in a cycle you can't quite break."
This release follows a string of critical successes for MACEY, including a #18 debut on the NZ Hot Singles Chart and widespread praise from Rolling Stone AUNZ and SNIFFERS. While his previous work highlighted his storytelling prowess, 'Clementine' pushes his vocal performance into new territory - soaring over a beefier, more expansive production that sits comfortably between classic Brit-pop and modern Americana.
With 'Clementine', MACEY steps confidently into a more assured chapter of his career, weaving together influences of indie-rock and soul with his unmistakable British-Kiwi sensibility. It is a track designed for high volumes, capturing a visceral, fleeting moment of chaos in an otherwise reflective journey.
Photo credit: Mason Bennett
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