Sony Music Entertainment Australia is proud to announce the release of Bic Runga's new album 'Close Your Eyes.' Bic was recently honoured at the 2016 NZ Vodafone Music Awards, receiving the Herald Legacy award acknowledging her incredible contributions to the music industry to date.

'Close Your Eyes' is Bic's first new album since the release of critically acclaimed 'Belle' (2011), and as with 'Belle' it was co-produced with her partner, Kody Nielsen (Mint Chicks, Opossum, Silicon) in their studio in Mission Bay, Auckland. Consisting of 12 new recordings, including 10 covers and 2 new original tracks, Bic describes making the album as a creative challenge and learning experience.

Since the release of her debut single "Drive" in 1996, Bic has sold over 500,000 albums and has been awarded virtually every musical honour in New Zealand, including the APRA Silver Scroll Songwriting Award, 20 Tui's and multi-platinum discs - making her the most awarded solo artist in New Zealand. In 2006, her contributions and services to music were recognised when she was honoured with the New Zealand Order of Merit. Her songs have featured in hit film soundtracks, her records have been released around the world, and she has won followings in Europe, Asia and North America.