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New Zealand Lakyn Heperi is a New Zealand singer, songwriter, and musician known for his participation in The Voice Australia and his subsequent musical releases. He has developed a strong online presence through his music.
Lakyn released his debut EP, 'Better Than That', and his second EP, 'Not Original Material', through Universal Music Australia. This partnership involved the distribution and promotion of his recorded music.
Lakyn released his EP '& Pains' in September 2018 under the Island Music label. This partnership focused on the release and distribution of this specific project.
Lakyn Heperi was a contestant on The Voice Australia in 2012, where he gained national recognition and released several popular performances. This platform served as a significant launchpad for his music career.
Lakyn performed with Diafrix for Triple J's 'Good Az Friday' at Melbourne Town Hall in April 2013. Triple J is an Australian government-funded national radio station, supporting emerging artists.
Lakyn developed a large following by sharing his music from his bedroom on YouTube, accumulating millions of views before his television appearance. This platform was crucial for his early career development and fan engagement.
Lakyn's studio recording of 'Big Jet Plane' from The Voice Australia topped the iTunes singles chart in 2012, indicating a successful commercial release and reach through Apple's digital music store.
Lakyn's music is available on Apple Music, allowing for broad distribution and access to his tracks for listeners. This platform facilitates global streaming and purchasing of his recordings.
Lakyn Heperi was born on April 28, 1992, in Auckland, New Zealand. He began playing piano at the age of three, supported by his musician parents. At 12, his family relocated to Victoria, Australia. During his mid-to-late teens, Lakyn pursued a semi-professional skateboarding career. This changed after a broken ankle sidelined him for eight months. During his recovery, he dedicated himself to developing his musicianship and songwriting skills from his bedroom. He began sharing his music on YouTube, where he quickly garnered a substantial fanbase and millions of video views. This online success encouraged him to audition for The Voice Australia.
In 2012, Lakyn auditioned for The Voice Australia, performing an acoustic version of MGMT’s “Kids” with his guitar. Both Joel Madden and Seal turned their chairs, and he chose to join Team Joel. He advanced through the battle rounds after his performance of “Big Jet Plane” by Angus & Julia Stone, which became the first Voice contestant performance to top the iTunes singles chart. Lakyn was eventually eliminated at the quarterfinal stage after singing “Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure. Following his appearance on The Voice, Lakyn released his debut EP, “Better Than That,” on November 16, 2012, through Universal Music Australia. This EP featured four original songs and an acoustic cover, receiving positive critical reviews for its maturity and depth. In January 2013, he released a music video for “Don’t Tell Me” from the EP.
Lakyn continued to develop his musical career, supporting artists like Birdy and Lewis Watson on their Australian tour in April 2013. That same month, he performed with Diafrix for Triple J’s “Good Az Friday” at Melbourne Town Hall, delivering a hip-hop cover of James Blake’s “Retrograde.” In January 2014, he released his second EP, “Not Original Material,” also through Universal Music Australia, which consisted of five cover songs and reached number 44 on the charts in July 2015. His third EP, “& Pains,” was released in September 2018 under Island Music.
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