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…
Music Groove Incorporated chats ‘Band of Gold’, discipline and reggae history by Tom Disalvo “It is a lot of hard work involving a lot of discipline,” Groove Incorporated says of the process behind new single ‘Band of Gold’ Last month, we were treated to…
Music Listen to Groove Incorporated’s new single ‘Band of Gold’ by Tom Disalvo Released today, ‘Band of Gold’ is a slice of buttery reggae from New Zealand producer Groove Incorporated. Groove Incorporated has told the tale of a marriage in ruins on new…
Music Here’s five fresh tracks from Australia and NZ we can’t get enough of by Tom Disalvo From new previews of hotly-anticipated albums to sizzling night club heaters, here’s five fresh tracks from Aus and NZ that are stuck on repeat We’re always surprised here at the…
Music Listen to Muroki’s expansive new EP ‘Timezones’ by Tom Disalvo Hip-hop, indie and funk collide on Timezones, the new EP from Muroki. The New Zealand crooner swings by Happy to chat about the project. Muroki has released his latest EP,…
Music Myshaan shares in his love of the Pacific, and taps into the rich pool of talent in Hamilton by Tammy Moir In a busy world what makes me most happy is BALANCE! when I find balance with family, music and faith I am most happy. Fresh off the “Sway” on December…
Music A celebration of hometown love: And$um unveils Late Night Down Brougham. by Caitlin Norris New Zealand based hip-hop connoisseur And$um presents his brand new album Late Night Down Brougham, a gripping sophomore release An established force in NZ, And$um brings his blend of modern hip-hop…
Music Myshaan pens a love letter to Polynesian women with Sway by Caitlin Norris A love letter to Pacific women and an urging to take pride in their culture, Myshaan aims to inspire confidence in his female counterparts. Set for release in December 1st,…
Music VÏKÆ navigates the breakup blues on incisive mixtape ‘Love Games (DELUXE)’ by Tom Disalvo Heartbreak is an inspiration for many artists, but the experience is incisively unpacked on Love Games (DELUXE), the ultimate breakup record by VÏKÆ. An expansive project in both emotions and…
Music News Here’s Happy’s picks for the six must-see NZ acts at SXSW Sydney by Tom Disalvo Will Swinton, Who Shot Scott and Foley are among the starry batch of NZ musicians poised to steal the spotlight at SXSW later this month. As the first-ever edition of…
Music News New Zealand’s own shoegaze queen ‘Fazerdaze is back with ‘Bigger’ and a world tour by Tammy Moir Fazerdaze follows up ‘Flood Into’ with the stunning new single ‘Bigger, ‘a candid dive into the femme psyche. Amelia Murray, the creative force behind Fazerdaze, makes a welcomed return with…
Music Premiere: Paul The Kid takes to the skies in music video for new single ‘Off the Plane’ by Happy NZ musician Paul The Kid gets swept up in wanderlust in the jet-setting music video for his new single Off the Plane. Paul The Kid has debuted the music video…
