New Zealand songwriter Anthonie Tonnon is releasing his new album, Successor, on Darren Hanlon's Flippin Yeah Industries, after charming crowds as the support for Hanlon’s Christmas tour of Australia last year.

Tonnon's documentary-like narratives take influence from long-form journalism, as well as songwriters like Lou Reed and John Darnielle, while his elegant, unique melodies have been compared to Jens Lekman and Rufus Wainwright. Tonnon's arresting, theatrical show has seen him open for Okkervil River, Paul Kelly and alt-folk heroes Beirut in New Zealand. Successor has had five-star reviews in New Zealand, and Tonnon was recently named a "New Zealand act you need to know about" by Billboard.com.

Tonnon will be joined by Lynchian dream pop singer Melodie Nelson, and Sydney folk band The Singing Skies.