Poneke's acoustic folk/pop duo In The Shallows offer up an exquisitely silken sound that weaves together soaring harmonies, mesmerising vocals & acoustic guitars with relatable lyrics about intricate tales of love, loss, connection, redemption & empowerment. Their self-titled album was written with the intention of creating a connection with the audience through authenticity & relatable lyrics. Songs that acknowledge difficult times & transcend into an opportunity for self-reflection/personal growth, through positive messages of hope & d self-empowerment. The 5* rated album, described by muzic.net.nz's Kev Rowland as "acoustic music, performed by some wonderful singers, containing songs with a purpose yet so varied that the album never gets tiring, will find this is simply essential."