New Zealand’s L.A.B. have returned with their new single, “Oh No (Pt. 2),” out now via Easy Star Records / Loop NZ. Focusing on group vocals, Funk, and Soul elements, the track also features vocals from frontman Joel Shadbolt. 

The new single closes out a busy year for the band, which has seen them sell out shows in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, and at home in New Zealand. They are also going to return with a new album set to be released in February 2024.

The band also recently took home “Best Single” at the 2023 Rolling Stone Awards for their track “Take It Away“.

In 2024, the band will play two sold-out shows in New Zealand alongside Sublime With Rome. Following that they’ll head over to Electric Avenue Festival in New Zealand before making their way to the U.S. Their first stop will be in Hawai’i for two co-headline shows with Iration in March, then in Las Vegas, NV for Holo Holo before a return performance at the California Roots festival. They will also be playing a run of over a dozen headline shows to be announced soon.

Formed by Brad Kora, L.A.B comprises his brother Stu Kora, Ara Adams-Tamatea, Miharo Gregory, and frontman Joel Shadbolt. The band features former members of Kora and Katchafire.

TOUR DATES

Dec 28th, 2023 – Tauranga, NZ – Wharepai Domain – SOLD OUT

Jan 5th, 2024 – Nelson, NZ – Trafalgar Centre – SOLD OUT

Feb 24th, 2024 – Christchurch, NZ – Electric Avenue Festival

Mar 1st, 2024 – Maui, HI – Maui Arts & Cultural Center

Mar 2nd, 2024 – Honolulu, HI – Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell

Mar 29th, 2024 – Byron Bay, AUS – Byron Bay Blues Festival

Apr 27th, 2024 – Las Vegas, NV – Holo Holo Music Festival

May 25th, 2024 – Monterey, CA – CaliRoots Festival

May-Jun 2024 – USA Headline Tour *to be announced*