Live Music News NO CIGAR shares their picks from this year’s Bigsound festival by Cooper Marix-Evans New Zealand’s own NO CIGAR have dropped a list of their favourite acts playing at Bigsound New Zealand-based psych rock band NO CIGAR have shared a list of their favourite…
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 “We’ve learnt to rely on each other’s strengths:” The Advocators chat collaboration and new album by Happy Fresh off their debut album, NZ duo The Advocators shine a light on songwriting and collaborating as “neither a dictatorship nor a democracy.” The Advocators made their mark with…
Music PREMIERE: MOUSSE debut LP and indie rock gem Soon Won’t Be Long by Happy MOUSSE show off their ability to morph and shapeshift while maintaining a recognisable face. New Zealand based outfit MOUSSE deliver a dazzling introduction to their sound with Soon Won’t Be…
Music Haast Hunter’s ‘Sunshine’: A Resonant Blend of Past and Future Sounds by Happy Kiwi hard rock trio Haast Hunter shine a light on mental health with their powerful single ‘Sunshine.’ With roots firmly planted in the town of Hamilton, nestled in the heart…
Music Wrapping up New Zealand Music Month with Happy’s favourite releases by Happy From pumping pop bangers, to punky love songs, our New Zealand mates have outdone themselves. While we can’t agree on Pavlova origins or who gets Russel Crowe, it’s undeniable that…
Music IVY Unveiled: A candid conversation on music, relationships, and self-reflection by Tammy Moir We had the privilege of sitting down with IVY, an exciting progressive rock band on the rise, to delve into their musical journey and gain insight into their creative process….
Music News Pro Audio Watch Bandi Perform ‘Lay Low’ Live from Happy by Tim McArtney Bandi Performs ‘Lay Low’ Live From Happy PRESENTED BY Kiwi-Brazilian artist Bandi swung by our new studio, Noise Machines, for a beautiful stripped back performance of her song ‘Lay Low’…
Music Something Zesty: A sonic odyssey of unbounded creativity by Happy Prepare to be swept off your feet by the irresistible charm of Something Zesty—a funk-filled delight. So raise your hands and say, “yeah!” Something Zesty, born from the remarkable imagination…
Needle In The Hay News Trans-Tasman Tune-Up: Happy Mag’s Needle in the Hay comp open to New Zealand artists by Happy Kiwi musicians, it’s time to shine! Submit your red-hot tracks to Happy Mag’s Needle in the Hay for a chance to win over $30,000 in prizes, including vinyl pressing. Let’s…
Music News Pro Audio Watch Summer Thieves Perform ‘Potions’ Live from Happy by Tim McArtney Summer Thieves Performs ‘Potions’ Live From Happy PRESENTED BY New Zealand reggae inspired pop band Summer Thieves came swung by our new studio, Noise Machines, for an epic solo performance…
Music Treat yourself to the rock opera odyssey that is IVY’s new single ‘Heartless’ by Happy New Zealand music month has turned our attention to yet another one of the country’s most promising acts, this time in the form of Dunedin band IVY and their new…
Music Listen to Coast Arcade’s new debut EP ‘Next To Me’ by Happy Auckland Coast Arcade offer vivid portraits of young love on new debut EP Next To Me, arriving just in time for New Zealand music month. Coast Arcade have released their…
