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 is in the final stages of production for release in September 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