New Zealand songstress LOVETA is lighting up dance-floors with her new single More Than Fun – a soulful, nu-disco-inspired, dance-pop anthem – guaranteed to get you dancing.
Featuring pumping bass lines, funky guitars, and show-stopping vocals that are sure to surprise and delight – More Than Fun brings energy reminiscent of past-meets-present, where it would be at home in a nightclub in the 70’s as well as today.
“The song is a celebration of life, love and freedom – for the nights you wish would never end and anything could happen. It’s a cheeky and playful expression of meeting someone on the dance floor, sparks fly, and you’re ready to see where the night takes you,” says LOVETA.
The lyrics “Don’t wanna waste no time, never know what comes tomorrow, just pull me in closer and tear up this dance floor just you and I” breathe life into the idea of letting go, living in the moment, and enjoying the good moments while they last. It’s a mantra of sorts; an ode to joy – and a reminder that tomorrow is never promised and everything is better when you allow yourself to go with the flow.
For More Than Fun LOVETA has teamed with fellow Kiwi musician/producer Wulfie, collaborating for the second time, since releasing their 2021 electronic love ballad Love Won’t Run Away” – her debut feature entering into the music world. Also as well as award-winning engineer Simon Gooding (Dua Lipa, Pink) and KOG Studios.
A spinning and sparkling More Than Fun nu-disco video brings the track to life visually. Made by Matt Evlampieff of Whisko Creative, it was filmed in a giant warehouse filled with lava lamps, disco balls, sparkles, plants and colours that catch the eye. “The goal was to capture the personality of LOVETA – classy, glamorous, energetic – with a touch of humour!”
LOVETA, (real name Lauren Marshall), was born and raised in Hawke’s Bay, and is now based in Christchurch, New Zealand. A singer, actress, and model, Lauren boasts an extremely diverse creative resume – having spent many years of her career on stage, in front of the camera, and performing all over the world. This extensive experience has allowed Lauren to carefully craft her unique style of musical artistry and bring LOVETA to life.
Described as “an old soul with a new flavour”, LOVETA aims to bring an energy of ‘past-meets-present’ to her musical soundscape. Taking influence from the divas of the 60’s and 70’s, and inspired by top-tier artists such as YEBBA, Amber Mark, Kim Petras, and Dua Lipa, LOVETA has the commanding stage presence and impressive vocal chops to match the greats. LOVETA combines disco and funk with modern electro-pop, R&B, and dance elements to deliver a fresh and exciting take on classic sounds – enticing you to the dance floor, as well as touching the heart.
With her debut EP due to be released later in 2022, LOVETA is proving to be one to keep a close eye on!