Noon is an extended play by New Zealand band Drax Project, released in June 2018.[1] The EP was released after their single "Woke Up Late" (2017) became a hit in New Zealand, and during the band's tour of Europe with Camila Cabello, on her Never Be the Same Tour.
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| Released | 8 June 2018 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 13:40 | |||
| Label | Drax Project, Universal | |||
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Production
editNoon is a collection of songs from the band's back-catalogue. Originally the band planned to release a studio album, but due to the success of the song "Woke Up Late", Drax Project quickly recorded and compiled Noon. The band decided to release Noon only a few weeks before leaving for Europe, to perform as an opening act on Camila Cabello's Never Be the Same Tour.[2]
The songs on the extended play were written around a common theme of new beginnings.[3] The EP's title came from a lyric in the lead single "Woke Up Late" ("awake 'til dawn, slept 'til noon").[4]
Release and promotion
edit"Woke Up Late" was the first song released from the EP, in November 2017, which became a hit in New Zealand in March 2018.[5] "Toto" was released as the EP's second single in August 2018.[6]
The band released Noon while touring Europe with Camila Cabello, on her Never Be the Same Tour.[7]
Critical reception
editAt the 2018 New Zealand Music Awards, Drax Project were nominated for the Aotearoa Music Award for Best Group due to the release of Noon.[8] Drax project won single of the year at the 2018 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards for "woke up late", the first single in the EP.[9]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Woke Up Late" |
| 3:01 |
| 2. | "Prefer" |
| 2:53 |
| 3. | "Only Us" |
| 2:38 |
| 4. | "Toto" |
| 3:09 |
| 5. | "Sidebit" |
| 2:59 |
| Total length: | 13:40 | ||
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[10]
- Devin Abrams – producer (1–2, 4–5), songwriter (1–5)
- Matt Beachen – drums, songwriter
- Marlon Gerbes – songwriter (5)
- Simon Gooding – engineer
- Stuart Hawkes – mastering engineer
- Kyle Kelso – producer (3)
- Ben O'Leary – bass guitar, songwriter
- Sam Thomson – bass (vocal), songwriter
- Shaan Singh – vocals, songwriting
- Matiu Walters – songwriting (5)
Charts
editCertifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[14] | Gold | 7,500‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| New Zealand | 8 June 2018 | Drax Project, Universal | [15] |
References
edit- ^ NOON - EP by Drax Project on Apple Music, 8 June 2018, retrieved 14 March 2024
- ^ Hsu, Sophie (26 September 2018). "IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Drax Project". Urban Vinyl Mag. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ Brungardt, Leah (7 June 2019). "An Interview With The Rising New Zealand Band, DRAX PROJECT!". All Access Music Group. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ Bird, Sophie (1 August 2018). "Exclusive Interview: Introducing Drax Project". Flavour Mag. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ George, Damian (16 March 2018). "Local band Drax Project gearing up for two shows in front of its home fans". Stuff. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "Drax Project write about their risks in new single 'Toto'". MediaWorks Radio. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ Rees, Katrina (29 August 2018). "EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Drax Project". Celebmix. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "Award History". Aotearoa Music Awards. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "Drax Project wins Single of the Year at NZ Music Awards". Newshub. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Credits / Noon". Tidal. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "Charts.nz – Drax Project – Noon EP". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "Official Top 20 NZ Albums: End of Year Charts 2018". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- ^ "Official Top 20 NZ Albums: End of Year Charts 2019". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
- ^ "New Zealand album certifications – Noon EP – Drax Project". Recorded Music NZ.
- ^ "Drax Project to support Camila Cabello + announce new music". muzic.net.nz. 6 June 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2023.