Sola Rosa Feat. Iva Lamkum Release ‘Jupiter’
Andrew Spraggon, better known as Aotearoa New Zealand’s Sola Rosa, has returned with the first teaser for his upcoming eighth studio album, set for release in early 2026. The first cut is titled Jupiter; a confident statement of intent – with a shuffling rhythm, gleaming synths and the effortless cool of long-time collaborator Iva Lamkum.
Jupiter finds Sola Rosa stepping into a slick new orbit. There’s a nod to the glossy funk of Oliver and the hazy shimmer of Tame Impala, but Jupiter stands firmly in its own lane; polished, propulsive and full of that rare quality: genuine uplift without the clichés. Spraggon’s production feels spacious and assured, the kind that rewards both a packed dancefloor and a solo drive with the windows down. Jupiter is a reminder that confidence isn’t always loud; sometimes it’s just knowing exactly what you’re doing – and trusting your own rhythm.
“This track started like most of my songs – with a sample flip. I chopped up some chords from a Splice loop, layered them up, and initially aimed for a 120 BPM four-on-the-floor beat. But it naturally evolved into more of a shuffling groove – still funky, just with a looser, rolling feel.
Around that time, I was listening to a lot of Tame Impala, so maybe a bit of that sound slipped in subconsciously. I’m often influenced by whatever I’ve got on rotation, but never with the intention of copying – more just letting it filter through naturally. The track probably sits somewhere between Oliver’s futuristic funk and that hazy, melodic vibe of modern psych-pop”
Sola Rosa perform at the Piha Bowling Club on Saturday, 22nd of November for a night of soul, funk, jazz, beats, and lots of dancing.
Joining on support are DJ Steve Dunstan and Mike Murane Trio.
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