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Born into a family of painters and jazz musicians in Wellington, Sarah Hamilton grew up immersed in music and visual art. By 13 she was writing songs; by 16 she was playing them in indie cafés on Cuba Street. Her early EP Polaroid Skies became a local college-radio favorite for its dreamy production and confessional lyrics. In 2020 she moved to Los Angeles on a sound-design scholarship and began collaborating with analog-gear producer Miles Cortez. Their sessions at Echo Park Studios—tracked largely on restored 1960s tape machines—shaped the lush, cinematic sound that would define her debut. Moonlight Boulevard (2025) is a ten-track journey through neon-lit city nights and heart-on-sleeve storytelling. Singles like “Silver Carousel” and “Paper Sun” quickly gained millions of streams and viral traction on TikTok. Critics hailed Hamilton for “bringing the glamour of old Hollywood to Spotify” and “reviving the concept album for the streaming generation.”
With a smoky alto and a flair for timeless melodies, Hamilton draws on 1960s surf guitars, orchestral strings and noir cinema to create a sound she calls “retro-future pop.” Her stage presence mirrors her aesthetic: vintage dresses sourced from New Zealand’s thrift stores paired with modern edge. She also curates a monthly online “Midnight Movie Club” where fans watch classic noir and New Wave films with her and discuss how visuals inspire her songwriting.
With a smoky alto and a flair for timeless melodies, Hamilton draws on 1960s surf guitars, orchestral strings and noir cinema to create a sound she calls “retro-future pop.” Her stage presence mirrors her aesthetic: vintage dresses sourced from New Zealand’s thrift stores paired with modern edge. She also curates a monthly online “Midnight Movie Club” where fans watch classic noir and New Wave films with her and discuss how visuals inspire her songwriting.
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