ABOUT FAIRLY OBVIOUS

Fairly Obvious are a progressive pop-punk band from Taupo, New Zealand, blending big hooks with restless energy.

In early 2026, the band opened for Zed, Iggy Pop, and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts at the Summer Concert Tour — a huge milestone for a band that only begun writing original material months earlier.

The Taupo four-piece assembled a full set of original songs and released their debut single Picnic Holiday soon after, followed by the next single, SpaceBetween, released August 6.

Their debut album was released 15th October (Excl. Streaming Platforms) and alongside a powerful live show, Fairly Obvious are quickly building momentum and establishing themselves as one of New Zealand’s emerging acts to watch.

Ash Pirie

Lead Vocals / Guitar

Birthplace:

Wellington, NZ

Apprenticeships:

Cornerstone Roots, Dan Sharp, Jackson Owens, Grand Theft Audio, False Heights

Pre-show Ritual:

Jacob’s Academy Vocal Warmup

Sam Gale

Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals

Birthplace:

Southampton, UK

Apprenticeships:

Ryan Orchard & the Harvest, Jason McIver collective, False Heights

Pre-show Ritual:

Has a smoke

Ben Cranston

Bass Guitar / Backing Vocals

Birthplace:

Hamilton, NZ

Apprenticeships:

Funk Therapy, Grand Theft Audio, False Heights

Pre-show Ritual:

Vocal warm-ups with Ash

Paris Takarangi

Drums / Backing Vocals

Birthplace:

London, UK

Apprenticeships:

False Heights, Sonorous, Dan Sharp, Hot Tub, The Den

Pre-show Ritual:

Yoga