Billie Marten loves to leave her mark on a good book—underlining important passages, scribbling ideas in the margins, folding the corners of pages into dog ears to mark her place. The 10 songs of Dog Eared serve that purpose, telling the story of who she was as she wrote and recorded it, cleaving her adolescence from her adulthood in order to move forward. She is the songwriter who finds wisdom in horses and encourages self-reflection while realizing she has barely begun her own. She is the singer who makes the chorus of “Goodnight Moon” as beautiful as a lunar corona and smartly lets dissonance slip between her voice and the band around her as she watches something she loves disappear during “Crown.” Marten is a consummate singer-songwriter who has dared to push beyond the limitations of that form and make a stunning record that marks a new page, suggesting what comes next through the strength and beauty of what’s right here.
With Dog Eared, Billie calmly posits herself at the top of the tree of not just British contemporary folk artists, but with British songwriters at large.
Local tip
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Arrive early for a good spot near the stage, then make a night of it with dinner or a drink around Eden Terrace. Galbraith’s Alehouse, Small Gods Taproom and other local spots are within easy walking distance.
Getting there
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The Powerstation is in Eden Terrace, around a 5-minute walk from Maungawhau Station. Several bus routes also run nearby, while parking can be limited on busy event nights. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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