Biography

Aotearoa born musician, producer and illustrator Dallas Tamaira (aka Joe Dukie) is known for his soulful sounds the world over. Born in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, of Ngati Tuwharetoa and Pākehā descent, Dallas was raised in the small coastal town of Kaikōura before then rising to worldwide acclaim as lead vocalist for the iconic group Fat Freddy’s Drop. Twenty years on, The Drop are seen as one of the most successful New Zealand acts of the 21st Century. During the pandemic, with Fat Freddy’s Drop unable to tour, Dallas found a new phase of personal creativity. For the self-proclaimed introvert, with nothing to do but write and create, Dallas began working on brand new solo music with producer and long-time friend Devin Abrams (Shapeshifter, Drax Project, Pacific Heights).