Noon (EP)

Noon
EP by
Drax Project
Released8 June 2018 (2018-06-08)
GenrePop
Length13:40
LabelDrax Project, Universal
Producer
  • Devin Abrams
  • Kyle Kelso
Drax Project chronology
Covers (Live)
(2017) 		Noon
(2018) 		Noon (Acoustic)
(2019)
Singles from Noon
  1. "Woke Up Late"
    Released: 2 November 2017
  2. "Toto"
    Released: 13 August 2018

Noon is an extended play by New Zealand band Drax Project, released in June 2018.[1] The EP was released after their single "Woke Up Late" (2017) became a hit in New Zealand, and during the band's tour of Europe with Camila Cabello, on her Never Be the Same Tour.

Production

Noon is a collection of songs from the band's back-catalogue. Originally the band planned to release a studio album, but due to the success of the song "Woke Up Late", Drax Project quickly recorded and compiled Noon. The band decided to release Noon only a few weeks before leaving for Europe, to perform as an opening act on Camila Cabello's Never Be the Same Tour.[2]

The songs on the extended play were written around a common theme of new beginnings.[3] The EP's title came from a lyric in the lead single "Woke Up Late" ("awake 'til dawn, slept 'til noon").[4]

Release and promotion

"Woke Up Late" was the first song released from the EP, in November 2017, which became a hit in New Zealand in March 2018.[5] "Toto" was released as the EP's second single in August 2018.[6]

The band released Noon while touring Europe with Camila Cabello, on her Never Be the Same Tour.[7]

Critical reception

At the 2018 New Zealand Music Awards, Drax Project were nominated for the Aotearoa Music Award for Best Group due to the release of Noon.[8] Drax project won single of the year at the 2018 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards for "woke up late", the first single in the EP.[9]

Track listing

Noon track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Woke Up Late"
  • Ben O'Leary
  • Devin Abrams
  • Matt Beachen
  • Sam Thomson
  • Shaan Singh
3:01
2."Prefer"
  • O'Leary
  • Abrams
  • Beachen
  • Thomson
  • Singh
2:53
3."Only Us"
  • O'Leary
  • Abrams
  • Beachen
  • Thomson
  • Singh
2:38
4."Toto"
  • O'Leary
  • Abrams
  • Beachen
  • Thomson
  • Singh
3:09
5."Sidebit"
  • O'Leary
  • Abrams
  • Marlon Gerbes
  • Matiu Walters
  • Beachen
  • Thomson
  • Singh
2:59
Total length:13:40

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]

  • Devin Abrams – producer (1–2, 4–5), songwriter (1–5)
  • Matt Beachen – drums, songwriter
  • Marlon Gerbes – songwriter (5)
  • Simon Gooding – engineer
  • Stuart Hawkes – mastering engineer
  • Kyle Kelso – producer (3)
  • Ben O'Leary – bass guitar, songwriter
  • Sam Thomson – bass (vocal), songwriter
  • Shaan Singh – vocals, songwriting
  • Matiu Walters – songwriting (5)

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for Noon
Region Certification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[14] Gold 7,500‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for Noon
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
New Zealand 8 June 2018
Drax Project, Universal [15]

References

  1. ^ NOON - EP by Drax Project on Apple Music, 8 June 2018, retrieved 14 March 2024
  2. ^ Hsu, Sophie (26 September 2018). "IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Drax Project". Urban Vinyl Mag. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  3. ^ Brungardt, Leah (7 June 2019). "An Interview With The Rising New Zealand Band, DRAX PROJECT!". All Access Music Group. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  4. ^ Bird, Sophie (1 August 2018). "Exclusive Interview: Introducing Drax Project". Flavour Mag. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  5. ^ George, Damian (16 March 2018). "Local band Drax Project gearing up for two shows in front of its home fans". Stuff. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Drax Project write about their risks in new single 'Toto'". MediaWorks Radio. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  7. ^ Rees, Katrina (29 August 2018). "EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Drax Project". Celebmix. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  8. ^ "Award History". Aotearoa Music Awards. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Drax Project wins Single of the Year at NZ Music Awards". Newshub. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Credits / Noon". Tidal. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Charts.nz – Drax Project – Noon EP". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  12. ^ "Official Top 20 NZ Albums: End of Year Charts 2018". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  13. ^ "Official Top 20 NZ Albums: End of Year Charts 2019". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  14. ^ "New Zealand album certifications – Noon EP – Drax Project". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  15. ^ "Drax Project to support Camila Cabello + announce new music". muzic.net.nz. 6 June 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2023.