“The song is about the pain of a long-distance relationship. We all wrote this song together, with Paige drawing the meaning of the song through her personal experiences and projecting that into the lyrics. Originally, we only had the name ‘Walnut’ as a placeholder, because it reminded us of the song ‘Nutshell’ by Alice in Chains, but it ended up sticking,’ says the band, which is made up of Paige Sumner, Zoe Eckhoff, Iván Fernandez, Mason O’Connell and Karl Young.

Although this is Ammonita’s first official single, the band has been making waves on Dunedin’s rock scene for a few years now. And it’s their passion for live performance and the energy it generates that they’ve masterfully captured in ‘Walnut’.

“What we love most about ‘Walnut’ is how much of the song was recorded in the moment. Little things we changed or added that entirely capture that period of time.”

‘Walnut’ is just a taster of what Ammonita has in store in the coming months, with a larger project still to be revealed. Fans of the alt-rockers can also expect to see show dates announced soon as they prepare to unleash their distinctive brand of alternative grunge to audiences across Aotearoa. Stay tuned!

About Ammonita:
Ammonita’s alternative grunge sound captures a variety of feelings through the songs we write. From punching rap-metal tracks, to the longing sensations of Walnut, Ammonita encapsulates a pure love for music from the entire band. Rooted in playing gigs across venues in Ōtepoti, Ammonita is grounded in a passion for live performance. Ammonita’s combination of punching drums, heaving bass, distorted guitars and purposeful melodies capture both political and emotional commentary for all kinds of listeners to connect with.