“Wintersleep (Southern Lights)” by South for Winter invites listeners into a lovely musical experience with its enchanting guitar intro, harmonics, and dreamy vocals. The track unfolds with layered harmonies and intricate string accompaniment, creating beautiful textures, while subtle drums delicately propel the song forward, infusing it with a gentle momentum.
Inspired by the rare Southern Lights phenomenon in their native New Zealand, “Wintersleep” serves as a musical awakening for South for Winter, marking their emergence from hibernation as post-pandemic musicians. The single sets the stage for an upcoming 10-date tour of New Zealand in January 2024, followed by a 20-date European tour from March to April 2024. It’s the third single from their forthcoming album, “Of Sea and Sky,” recorded in Nashville with multi GRAMMY award-winning producer Matt Leigh and slated for release in Spring 2024.
South for Winter, a trio consisting of New Zealander Nick Stone, Colorado native Dani Cichon, and Michigander Alex Stradal, brings together diverse influences to create a genre-bending sound. Their music seamlessly blends dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk, and bluesy murder ballads, reflecting the eclectic origins of its members. The incorporation of instruments like cello, guitar, mandolin, and their distinctive three-part harmonies contributes to a sound described by American Songwriter as “impeccable.” We agree.