Released in 2006, Soulstice marked a defining moment for Shapeshifter. Their third album arrived with an effortless sweep of soul, drum and bass, funk, reggae and rock. Twenty years on, the themes woven through Soulstice feel as vital as ever. Overcoming adversity, holding onto positivity, and finding resilience in community.

Soulstice was born at a ramshackle Kiwi bach on the Kaikōura foreshore. That warmth, ease and spirit of togetherness runs through every track, from the euphoric lift of “New Day Come” and the shimmering drift of “Summer Haze” to the driving energy of “Bring Change” and the soulful depth of “One.”

Lead single “Bring Change” took home the Tui Award for Best Electronic Release, and the album hit Gold sales status in just three weeks, and soon climbing to Platinum.

This is Soulstice. Still glowing, twenty years later.