Band-mates Amos Clarke and his lovely spouse Nikki Hartnett-Clarke are n= o newcomers to the scene. Both halves of this New Zealand-based duo have to= ured internationally as members of several successful groups and winning co= nsistent acclaim for their catchy song writing and inventive playing. Now, = they’re bringing their talents to bear as the first ever “Indie= Power Duo” to create a sound that’s fresh, new and brimming wi= th commercial appeal.

Until you hear the opening bars of their first Premium Comfort Shoes sin= gle ‘All My Love’, you might find it difficult= to believe that songs consisting entirely of drums, bass and vocals could = generate so much sheer energy and ear-catching fun. Well, get ready to be s= educed.

The band's current and debut single is 'All My Love' and includes a mu= sic video and a series of 'behind the scenes' video diaries showing the mak= ing of the video and the songwriting process, all available on YouTube.

In January 2014, All My Love will go into worldwide release and will b= e promoted by Musik and Film.

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Line Up

LEFT SHOE: Amos Clarke

Bass, vocals, music, lyrics, engineering and production

Amos has been lovingly caressing the long slender neck = of his Stu Hamm signature Fender bass for more than 20 years. In his words,= “There’s nothing more addictive than locking into a sly and st= inky groove and feeling the Gods of Funk take control.” It’s a = feeling he’s enjoyed playing a range of styles, spanning rock, pop, f= unk, reggae, blues, folk and jazz.

Among other credits, Amos was one of the founding members of One Mil= lion Dollars, a 13-piece funk/jazz/world styles group that he toured w= ith for more than five years, contributing to three of the group’s al= bums.

When he’s not communing with the Gods of Funk, Amos lectures at UN= ITEC and is the owner and proprietor of sHOWpONY Recording and Production, = a cozy recording studio nestled in sunny Auckland. There, he has earned a g= lowing reputation for his ability to guide clients successfully from initia= l pre-production through to finished, radio-ready releases. Among other cre= dits, Amos is producer and engineer for the band Fuser and is currently wor= king on their third album and a series of music videos showing the band in = action.

In addition to his role as proud papa of baby Aria, Amos enjoys carving = and making humorous videos, such as Baby Baby Baby (in which= he portrays ‘Skeeter,’ his emo-addled alter-ego). Another rece= nt highlight is My= Girlfriend, a moving tribute to a love affair with a difference and Pay Up, a song t= hat is sure to win the hearts and minds of Accounts Receivable departments = the world over.

RIGHT SHOE: Nikki Hartnett-Clarke

Vocals, bass, drums, teacher, coach, Mensa member and MUMMY

Nikki was one of those kids who started singing around = the time she started to walk. As the years passed, her voice grew in power = and range. Soon, she was fronting local rock bands as lead singer and makin= g the jam session rounds with her electric bass in tow.

One day, her drummer left his electronic kit at her house and suggested = she, “Have a play.” It turned out to be fateful moment. When Ni= kki picked up the sticks she discovered a passion for the traps that led he= r to spend countless hours listening to—and learning to emulate&mdash= ;memorable tracks by Steely Dan, Jamiroquai, and NZ band = The Feelers, among others. But most of all, she says, “Dave = Grohl taught me how to play the drums,” she smilingly acknowledges, &= ldquo;Although he doesn’t know it.”

In addition to her multi-instrument skills, Nikki is also a multi-life-s= tylist, pursuing her musical passion at night while working the daylight ho= urs as a high school teacher, where she also mentors music students and pre= pares them for high profile competitions and performances. She also shares = her vocal talents around while working nationally and internationally as a = session vocalist.

Nikki is much more than a pretty face with a Mensa-level IQ. She’s= also a sports and fitness enthusiast, finding time to coach local football= and cricket teams and leading them to championship seasons and tournament = wins. Nikki was named ‘Coach of the Year’ at a local Auckland C= ollege for two years running.

Today, Nikki manages to continue pursuing her musical career in the brea= ks between answering the melodic cries of Aria, the baby daughter she and d= addy Amos are hoping will one day front a rock band of her own. Now, if the= kid could just learn to play lead guitar…

Before The Shoes

For seven years, Amos and Nikki made up one half of ind= ie pop/rock band, Siren Junkies, which toured extensively both loc= ally and internationally, including gigs in the U.S. and Canada. In its 200= 8 review of the band’s debut album, Fascinate,= Tone Magazine wrote that, “Nikki Hartnett-Clarke has a genuine vocal= presence…” and that…”Amos Clarke’s product= ion/engineering/mastering is superb.”

The band’s first single, Elevator garnered significant ra= dio airplay and was subsequently released as a music video, which is still = available on YouTube, as are subsequent videos for Little Darling and&n= bsp; Salty A= ir, which was featured on Air New Zealand’s in-flight entertainme= nt network throughout the summer of 2008. Elevator was also select= ed as a finalist at the DB Export Gold Ignition Competition and the music v= ideo for the single was highly commended at the ‘Handle the Jandal&rs= quo; (Independent) Music Awards. That same year, Nikki won Female Vocalist = of the Year honors at the Rock Factory Music Awards for her role as lead si= nger.

The Now

PCS is currently putting the finishing touches on their= first single, All My Love and has begun shooting the promotional = video that will accompany the formal release. The creative process is being= produced by sHOWpONY by a series of video diaries that will shortly become= available on YouTube.

In January 2014, All My Love will go into worldwide release and= will be promoted by Musik and Film.

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