Apocalypse Songs
"The episodes walk the knife-edge of tense drama while still finding warmth in the many interviews which help Amy unpack and uncover the story... I think [Apocalypse Songs] is a real milestone for this genre in Aotearoa."
John Anderson, Theatreview
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A local radio station reporter Amy Louise Chen decides to air a feature on an obscure 1960s musician called Clara Wilson, whose cryptic lyrics seem to have predicted the future. Curious, Amy joins forces with Clara's great-nephew Josh to investigate the Clara's mysterious life and death, but there is more to her story than it first appears.
A five part audio drama, available now through the podcatcher of your choice. Cast
Amy Louise Chen - Cassandra Tse Josh Marshall - Dryw McArthur Clara Wilson - Catherine Gavigan-Binnie Also featuring the voices of: Allan Henry, Bronwyn Turei, Caitlin Penrose, Chris Green, Hilary Norris, James Cain, Janelle Pollock, Karen Anslow, Lloyd Scott, Sameena Zehra. |
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Written by Cassandra Tse
Music composed by Katie Morton Directed by James Cain Sound design & editing by Maxwell Apse Audio engineering by Patrick Barnes Additional composition by Bruno Shirley Additional music performed by Ellie Stewart, Logan Keggenhoff and Ricky Hunt Art by Cosmo Bones |
"This five-part tale from New Zealand holds you captivated with world-building rooted in reality and original music composed by [Katie] Morton. It feels like NPR meets a found-footage horror, so be prepared to be pulled into the brackish waters of the unknown."
- Amber Bulinski, Bello Collective |