It has been a very busy few years for Kody Nielson. The former lead singer of famed New Zealand indie band the Mint Chicks has somehow had time to release music under his own name, his electronic project Silicon, while also record and tour with brother Ruban’s band Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Added to that, Nielson also plays drums for his partner Bic Runga. Now, to top it all off, Nielson is bringing one of his much-love past projects back in the form of Opossom, eight years since he last played live under that name.
Opossom and Bic Runga’s project King Sweeties will play in October as part of Elemental Auckland, COVID19 levels permitting. Radio 13's Sam Smith caught up with Nielson to talk Opossom, balancing all his projects, and whether he considers himself an elder statesman in New Zealand music.
