The New Zealand musician will present an album that mixes eighties synth pop with a cinematic aesthetic.
Jonathan Bree is back with his sixth studio album titled Don't Call It Lovepublished via Lil' Chief Records. This new material will arrive on August 27, 2026 and will bring together 17 songs that expand the melancholic and cinematic aesthetic that the musician has built in recent years. Under a concept that revolves around desire, sensuality and human relationships, the artist maintains the sophisticated touch that has characterized him since his first releases.
With Don't Call It Lovethe musNew Zealand musician and producer presents a work that takes up influences from synth pop and new wave of the 1990s.The 80s, but taken into much darker territory. Between orchestral arrangements and enveloping synthesizers, Bree It creates an atmosphere that at times seems straight out of a noir film, accompanied by female collaborations from dance, photography and film, elements that elevate the album's narrative.
The tone of the album was clear from the release of “Live To Dance”simple made with Princess Chelseawhose video pays tribute to the aesthetics of Duran Duran in “The Chauffeur”. Additionally, the clip includes the appearance of the dancer and cabaret artist Bella Filbeywho also stars on the album cover.
After this release came “Savour My Love”second preview in collaboration with Rachel Clarkea theme that maintains the dark and romantic essence of the project to talk about intimacy and dedication within a relationship. Although Jonathan Bree has been related to indie pop baroque and dream popwith Don't Call It Love It has a more theatrical and provocative intention, resulting in an album that mixes eighties nostalgia with a contemporary production.
This is the cover and the tracklist from the album:
01. “Disappear”
02. “Chameleon (ft. Eloise Labarbe-Lafon)”
03. “Game”
04. “Cloak and Dagger”
05. “Confidant”
06. “Honey”
07. “Live To Dance (ft. Princess Chelsea)”
08. “Medicine”
09. “This Is Me”
10. “Part-Time Lover (ft. Princess Chelsea)”
11. “Just Like An Angel”
12. “Savour My Love (ft. Rachel Clarke)”
13. “Gun”
14. “Don't Call It Love (ft. Adah Dylan)”
15. “She Was Gun”
16. “Slow (ft. Princess Chelsea)”
17. “Little Miss No Name”
