Forever twisting genre, technique and persona, Kody Nielson is one of New Zealand's most vital musicians. From explosive art punk pioneers The Mint Chicks, neopsych project Opossom, Silicon and his collaboration on brother Ruban's Unknown Mortal Orchestra all highlight his output is as prolific as it is eclectic Birthday Suite is an energetic, elaborate set of arrangements that sees a heady mix of baroque flourishes, afrobeat, 70's disco, jazz and offbeat psychedelic rock combined with immaculate craftsmanship to compose the ultimate celebration of being born and getting older.