Music Masaya drops a music video for their compelling track ‘Black Sheep’ by Happy Masaya have released a music video for their heartwarming track Black Sheep, lifted from their debut album, Chronicles of Youth. Hailing from Raglan, New Zealand…
Lists News Pro Audio 6 Incredible Boutique Pedal Makers From New Zealand by Happy Guitarists around the world have never had more choice when it comes to effects pedals. The sheer magnitude of talent out there is staggering, and…
Music News Tame Impala issues ‘Seizure’ reminder after NZ gig by Tammy Moir Tame Impala’s lighting effects caused seizures to a couple of audience members at a recent NZ gig, which prompted the band to issue a reminder…
Music News Margaret Urlich, ARIA-winning NZ artist, dies aged 57 by Amy Davidson Margaret Urlich, 57, has passed away after a two-year cancer battle. The NZ-born, Australia-based singer died in her NSW home yesterday. ARIA-winning artist, Margaret Urlich,…
Books News Becky Manawatu talks us through her process and hitting the spot by Tammy Moir With the classic leanings of Once Were Warriors, mixed with a little fun and games of a Taika Waititi film, Aue is set to be…
Music News Elton John is ending his farewell tour with us in Aus by Chloe Maddren Elton John has announced that he’s bringing his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour to Australia and New Zealand in 2023 and we couldn’t be more excited….
News TE KAAHU’s Māori song ‘Taupiri’ is breath-taking and intimate by Chloe Maddren Christchurch-born Māori singer TE KAAHU has released her debut album Te Kaahu O Rangi as a tribute to her ancestors. Taupiri is a single from TE KAAHU’s premiere album, Te…
News Science Space Mysterious lights in New Zealand sky created by Elon Musk’s SpaceX by Amy Davidson Stargazers spotted a mysterious light display in New Zealand last night. Apparently, Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets might be responsible for it. Yesterday evening, around 7:30pm,…
Music News Video The new single and video from PollyHill is wickedly intoxicating by Chloe Maddren PollyHill has released her first track of 2022 and it’s a hypnotic banger that is designed to get you moving. Auckland’s avant-garde rapper PollyHill has…
News Politics Jacinda and Albo’s dinner date last night at Kirribilli House by Amy Davidson NZ PM, Jacinda Ardern joined “old mate” Albo at Kirribilli House for dinner, ahead of formal meetings which kick off today. After landing in Sydney…
Interviews P.H.F. on honouring his late friend Reuben with new record, ‘Purest Hell’ by Happy P.H.F. AKA Joe Locke has already made waves on an international stage, and now he’s back with his most intimate album yet, Purest Hell. Tāmaki Makaurau/Aukland-based…
Music News Let Fable console you with his euphoric new single ‘Easier’ by Lochie Schuster Life may not be getting any easier, but the new single from Fable and Silas Futura sure makes it a whole lot better. South-Aukland-based hip…
News Japan’s welcome for Jacinda Ardern has been described as kiwifruit gatecrashing a funeral by Lochie Schuster New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was welcomed by two people dressed in jumbo sized kiwifruit costumes, swaying sadly to a pretty sombre tune. Ready…
