Moorhouse (band)

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Moorhouse
OriginChristchurch, New Zealand
GenresPop, R&B
Years active2012–2015
LabelsSony Music New Zealand
Members
  • Jason Aileone
  • Brock Ashby
  • Rory McKenna
  • Marley Sola Wilcox-Nanai
  • Rameka Uitime-Paraki

Moorhouse was a New Zealand

first New Zealand series of The X Factor where they and were the tenth contestant eliminated. Competing in the Groups category, they were mentored by Melanie Blatt.[1] Their debut single "Mama Said" was released in August 2013, peaking at number eight in the New Zealand charts.[2][3] In February 2015 the band announced it had split up.[4]

Early life

Moorhouse was formed in Christchurch in mid-2012, originally with the line-up of Rory McKenna, Brock Ashby, Jason Aileone and Rameka Uitime-Paraki and eventually made a quintet by the addition of Marley Sola Wilcox-Nanai. The group took their name from their rehearsal studio's location on Moorhouse Avenue, one of the "

A&R representative from Sony Music New Zealand, but nothing eventuated.[5] The group performed at the Parachute music festival in January 2013.[6]

The X Factor

Moorhouse initially attended the Hamilton pre-audition on 29 January 2013, as they were in town for the Parachute music festival.[citation needed] From there were put through to the judges' auditions. At their judges' audition, they performed an a cappella version of Justin Bieber's "As Long as You Love Me". Moorhouse originally auditioned as a five-piece group, but before the bootcamp round, fifth member Rameka left to pursue an opportunity in rugby.[citation needed] Moorhouse competed in the Groups category and were mentored by former All Saints singer Melanie Blatt. Moorhouse were in the bottom two only once, winning the sing-off against hip hop duo L.O.V.E in week three. Moorhouse were eliminated in the semi-final, immediately voted off with the lowest public votes.[7]

Post-The X Factor

After The X Factor, Sony Music New Zealand signed Moorhouse in August 2013. Moorhouse's debut single "Mama Said", which had originally been recorded as their potential The X Factor winner's single, was released digitally on 23 August 2013.[8][9]

In the summer of 2013-2014, Moorhouse performed at a number of festivals, including the Christmas in the Park event in Christchurch and Parachute music festival.[10]

In 2014, Moorhouse released their second single "Take a Picture", which saw the return of Rameka Uitime-Paraki to the group.[citation needed] A music video accompanied the single soon after. Later in the year they released their third single, "Somebody Loves You", followed by their self-titled debut album Moorhouse.[11] Despite their debut single charting at # 8 in the New Zealand singles chart, neither of their subsequent singles nor their album charted. In February 2015, Moorhouse announced via social media that they had broken up.[citation needed]

Discography

Albums

Year Title Details Peak chart
positions
NZ
2014 Moorhouse
  • Label: Sony Music Entertainment NZ
  • Released: 5 December 2014
 —[A][12]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions[13] Album
NZ[3]
2013 "Mama Said" 8 Moorhouse
2014 "Take a Picture" 38[B][14]
"Somebody Loves You" 61[C][15]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Footnotes

  1. ^ Moorhouse did not enter the Official New Zealand Music Chart, but peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand Artists chart.
  2. ^ "Take a Picture" did not enter the Official New Zealand Music Chart, but peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand Artists chart.
  3. ^ "Somebody Loves You" did not enter the Official New Zealand Music Chart, but peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand Artists chart.

References

  1. ^ "Moorhouse eliminated from X Factor NZ". Yahoo. Archived from the original on 1 September 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  2. ^ "Moorhouse release first single". The Press. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  3. ^ a b "02 SEPTEMBER 2013". The Official NZ Music Charts. Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  4. ^ Josh White. "Moorhouse split, teen dreams crushed". NewstalkZB. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  5. ^ Anderson, Vicki. "X Factor: Did Moorhouse bend the rules?". Stuff. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  6. ^ "Second line-up announced for Parachute 2013". NZ Musician. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
  7. ^ "X Factor NZ: L.O.V.E eliminated". 3 News. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  8. ^ "Moorhoouse prepare debut single". 3 News. Archived from the original on 17 October 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  9. ^ "Interview: TheFIX + Moorhouse!". MSN. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  10. ^ "MOORHOUSE". Parachute. PARACHUTE ARTS TRUST. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
  11. ^ "Moorhouse". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  12. ^ "Top 20 New Zealand Albums Chart".
  13. ^ http://www.hot100nz.com/artists/moorhouse/[permanent dead link]
  14. ^ "Top 20 New Zealand Singles Chart".
  15. ^ "Top 20 New Zealand Singles Chart".

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