SJD is the stage name and birth given initials of Sean James Donnelly. He has made quite a name for himself in New Zealand, but SONGS FROM A DICTAPHONE - his fourth album - is set to see him reach an even wider audience.

Where SOUTHERN LIGHTS was all micro-tones and dark shades, there is a more colourful side to SJD on display here, with danceable delicacies and generous synthesizer washes, complementing the much loved moody moments and ballads.

There are synth / pop shades of Sean's 80s musical background, sitting alongside Dylan-esque Biblical based mutterings, hypnotic motoric shufflers, drop dead gorgeous ballads - plenty to please old fans and initiate new ones.