Forming in 2019 after having met through mutual creative friends and projects, and named for the outermost ring around Saturn which is known to be the largest, but the least visible, Phoebe Rings’ first major gig was a big one, opening for New Zealand heroes The Beths.

Flourishing within the Tämaki Makaurau/Auckland music ecosystem, the group performed gigs in their unique signature blend of jazz-inspired dream-pop and building a devoted fanbase.
Often described as an ‘Indie Supergroup,’ Phoebe Rings’ pedigree is well-documented, with all members – including drummer Alex Freer, guitar/synthesist Simeon Kavanagh-Vincent, and bassist Benjamin Locke – known as prolific musicians with distinct solo projects. This includes involvement with other notable NZ acts such as Princess Chelsea, Fazerdaze, Tiny Ruins, AC Freazy, and Lucky Boy.

Following a signing to Carpark Records in 2024, Phoebe Rings issued their self-titled debut EP last October, with their debut LP Aseurai arriving in June 2025.

Affectionately dubbed the ‘Sunday Sessions,’ by Choi, the band religiously wrote, practised, recorded and produced for the album every Sunday across 2023-2024 while balancing work and other musical projects.

The result is a record which sees Phoebe Rings continue to explore their disco and city-pop influences while staying true to the dream-pop sound of their self-titled debut EP released last year. “Aseurai means around you in the atmosphere, hard to reach, fading away,” Choi says, “it’s a poetic expression. You wouldn’t say it in normal conversation, but I like that.”