Foley

Foley are an Auckland-born pop duo who have been shaping a fresh strain of indie pop from the start. The pair, Ash Wallace and Gabriel Everett, first started making music together after years of friendship and separate musical projects, drawn by a shared curiosity about pop songwriting and how far they could push it. They write, produce and perform as equals, and that collaborative energy has become the core of their sound.

Since their early singles like Talk About It and Settle, Foley have steadily grown into a compelling live act and a fixture on playlists both in Aotearoa and beyond. Their debut album Crowd Pleaser solidified their knack for bright hooks fused with pop sensibilities, and their 2025 follow-up That’s Life, Baby! showed the duo leaning into a more confident, immediate style that reflects life’s ups and downs with an open-hearted vibe.

The essence of Foley’s appeal is the way they balance feel-good energy with earnest songwriting. Their music leans into melody and rhythm with a social undercurrent that feels lived in and present, not calculated. Live, they bring that same sense of ease, interactions that feel as much about connection as performance, and an intuitive sense of how a hook lands in the moment.

If you’re looking for pop that feels personal but never precious, that taps into everyday feelings with a winning blend of melody and attitude, Foley are a duo worth watching.