News Marlon Williams lands two nominations across the APRA Silver Scroll and Tohu Maioha awards by Tammy Moir APRA Silver Scroll & Tohu Maioha Finalists: Marlon Williams, Fazerdaze, JessB, Mazbou Q & MĀ It’s that time of year again: Aotearoa’s finest songwriters are in the spotlight, and this…
Music News Lorde on Gender, Vulnerability and Finding Herself in Virgin by Loc Ziesing The pop icon reflects candidly on gender and self-discovery. Lorde’s fourth studio album, Virgin, arrived in June, marking a new chapter that will see her tour Australia and New Zealand…
Music No Apologies, Just Bangers: Danica Bryant on her Bold New Era by Alex Cooper From neurodiversity to queer anthems, Bryant’s Feast is a full-course rebellion. Danica Bryant is carving her name into the pop landscape with fearless authenticity. The Napier-born, Wellington-based artist blends playful indie pop…
Music News Lorde Calls ‘Solar Power’ a Vibe Shift Too Far ahead of New Album: “I Don’t Think This Is Me” by Laura Gordon From barefoot beach days to festival-stage bangers, Lorde’s ready to burn bright again with ‘Virgin,’ and she’s done playing it chill. Lorde, in a refreshingly candid chat on Jake Shane’s…
Music News Lorde Teases Game-Changing New Era: ‘This Is Gonna Be Crazy’ by Laura Gordon A new era of freedom & raw connection Lorde is gearing up to shake things up with her fourth album, and she’s letting fans in on the excitement through intimate…
Music Interview: Empty Soda discusses Ambience, New Music and the Art of Teaching by Cooper Marix-Evans Check out our conversation with multi-talented experimental songwriter and NZ dweller Empty Soda. Hailing from Auckland NZ, up-and-coming experimental artist Empty Soda has opened up about his creative process. Balancing…
Music Lucy Gray collects the memories of her life on poignant debut EP ‘Whole Life Waiting’ by Tom Disalvo Lucy Gray has collected the poignant memories of her life on ‘Whole Life Waiting’, a stirring six-track collection that marks the NZ artist’s debut EP With echoes of everyone from…
Music Interview: Pati AF talks being vulnerable whilst standing your ground as an artist by Annalise Lordess “The letting go of art is the process that makes you better; a song doesn’t finish just because you release it, it continues to grow” Aotearoa’s own R&B songstress Pati…
Music News Janky Keyboards and nylon string guitars, we delve into CARE/TAKING with Jess Cornelius by Tammy Moir “I was writing on a janky 80s keyboard for some of the songs and that made it in, as well as fun synths and as much saxophone as I could…
Music Pati AF delivers a midnight ballad with new single ‘Acceptance’ by Tom Disalvo “How am I supposed to know the role I play?” Aotearoa’s Pati AF sings on her stirring confessional track ‘Acceptance’. Pati AF has delivered an introspective midnight ballad with her…
Music Sam Bambery reflects on his home city for NZ Music Month by Tom Disalvo In honour of NZ music month, Sam Bambery swings by to dissect his track ‘Doctor’ and share a playlist of homegrown favourites. Up-and-coming Aotearoa/New Zealand songwriter Sam Bambery has hometown…
Music Sam Bambery defies the sophomore slump with new album ‘Rubricator’ by Tom Disalvo From psychedelic surf-rock to bedroom pop balladry and classic indie-pop, Sam Bambery leaves no stone unturned on his sprawling sophomore album ‘Rubricator’. Sam Bambery has sketched new contours of his…
Music Get swept up in The Advocators’ debut album ‘Songs from an Endless Night’ by Tom Disalvo On their debut album ‘Songs from an Endless Night’, NZ duo The Advocators leave no stone unturned, both in their sprawling storytelling and versatile sound. The Advocators have shared ‘Songs…
