Hold onto your emotional stability, Mzansi, because our favourite heart-strings puller is back! Five years after making us shed tears with his debut album Something To Feel, Aotearoa’s soul sensation TEEKS (Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui) has dropped his highly anticipated 12-track sophomore album, Lovers Comet.
If you thought his music was deep before, brace yourself—this new chapter is a full-blown celebration of love, fluid identity, and queer sensuality without an ounce of shame in sight.
A Brighter, Nostalgic Vibe (For Those Late-Night E-Hails)
While his debut explored longing and unrequited romance, Lovers Comet shifts gears toward total freedom and self-discovery. Leading the charge is the focus track Headlights, an 80s-inspired sonic breeze made for those late-night drives when you’ve finally decided to cut off a toxic ex.
Crafted alongside producers Terence O’Connor and VIIN across Aotearoa and Australia, the record dives headfirst into vulnerability. Tracks like Eros pulse with raw desire, while Put Your Love On Me playfully tackles the chaotic energy of modern situationships.
Mzansi’s Deep Love Affair With TEEKS
It’s no secret that South Africa has a massive soft spot for TEEKS. While the US holds his biggest streaming numbers, Mzansi listeners have embraced him like family—taking First Time to double-platinum status and Oil & Water to platinum. After his sold-out SA tour across Joburg, Durban, and Cape Town earlier this year, it’s clear his soulful voice hits us right in the chest.
With Lovers Comet, TEEKS isn't just making music; he's dismantling old ideas of masculinity and giving us an intimate, unfiltered look at true self-acceptance.
Stream Lovers Comet today—just make sure you've got some tissues handy, just in case!