To the Mountains

Formed in 2006 and collectively led by the clear-voiced, half-showtune/half-crooner informed vocal delivery of their charismatic lead singer/songwriter Mark Hanify, Supermodel is the most invigorating new melodic rock act to emerge out of Wellington, New Zealand in recent times.

Supermodel is a four-piece band made up of Mark on lead vocals/guitar, his sister Rose on keyboards, Michael White on bass and Tony Kemp on drums. All top-tier singers, Rose, Michael and Tony provide lush backing vocals, fleshing out Mark's melody and harmony centralised song-writing into powerfully vibrant stadium size arrangements. Lyrically dealing with the key themes of love and adversity, Supermodel make songs for soul searching. Emotive and moving, their music serves as a comforting reminder that more often then not, things will be alright.

Supermodel are renowned for outrageous tours - their last national tour in September 2010 saw them perform 11 shows in just over two weeks. These gigs included performances on Mount Hutt ski field and Snow Park near Wanaka, adding strength to the 'To the Mountains' title of their debut album.

The artwork for 'To the Mountains' was designed by Supermodel friend and fan Max Thomson and depicts all the people who Supermodel considers to have been integral to their career so far.