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A Thousand Years - Midwave Breaks

Midwave Breaks know a thing or two about time — it's the heart of their new single, and they’re choosing their moment well, releasing A Thousand Years on Friday May 1st 2026 to celebrate NZ Music Month with something positive, hopeful, and built to last. The song is an upbeat, anthemic reflection on long-term love — not the falling kind, but the kind that's already been everywhere and chosen to stay. It's warm, hook-driven, and has something genuine at its core. Guitarist and singer-songwriter Bruce Conlon wrote it about his wife, and the honesty in his words speaks for itself: "For me, it's that we’ve been through so much of life together, for so long — the absolute best of times, and some of the shittiest times. And knowing that this is us, who we are, we'll be together through it all, no matter how long, not just because of how we feel, but because of where we've already been.” At their core, Midwave Breaks are a Rock band, but their record collection and live shows often tell a more complex story, and for this latest release, they found inspiration from an unexpected source. After watching I'm Tim, the documentary about the life and death of Swedish DJ and producer Tim Bergling, better known as Avicii, Bruce and Paul found themselves drawn to one of his most recognisable songwriting traits: a simple, powerful melodic phrase that anchors the entire track. That influence runs through the heart of A Thousand Years, providing a strong, repeated central motif that sticks long after the last note fades. The band are longstanding and enthusiastic supporters of NZ Music Month, regularly using the platform to shine a light on work from fellow local artists, both past and present. This year, they're proud to be adding their own new music to the conversation.