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 T. G. Shand shares the ultimate dreamy ladies playlist by Ella Sterland Step into the textural feast of NZ’s newest dream-pop icon T. G. Shand, and the inspirations that informed the dreamy EP We were very recently introduced to a world of…
Music VIDEO PREMIERE: Reiki Ruawai’s tribute to nature, ‘PAPATUĀNUKU’ by Ella Sterland This love letter to mother earth is a seamless blend of meaningful messaging and top-tier artistry. Reiki Ruawai, the gifted musician hailing from the vibrant West Coast of Raglan, has…
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…
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 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 News 070 Shake unveils highly anticipated tour across Australia and New Zealand by Tammy Moir Prepare for a seismic musical experience as 070 Shake, announces her forthcoming tour across the captivating landscapes of Australia and New Zealand. The arrival of 070 Shake on Australian and…
Features Music Why it mattered: Lorde’s ‘Pure Heroine’ by Tom Disalvo In honour of New Zealand music month, Happy Mag is taking a look back at one of the country’s shiniest anti-pop stars. Nearing a decade since its release, Lorde’s 2013…
Music News Lorde and Sting postpone NZ performances after cyclone by Emmy White Lorde and Sting are the latest artists to postpone gigs in New Zealand amidst the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. The cyclone has caused widespread flooding in the country’s northern island,…
Music News Politics Anthony Albanese gifts New Zealand Prime Minister with three of his “favourite Aussie records” by Tom Disalvo Deep cuts and EPs by Thelma Plum, Gang of Youths and Alex The Astronaut constitute some of Albo’s “favourite Aussie records” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has presented his New Zealand…
Music Justan Conn debuts unbridled new EP ‘Everyday Living’ by Laura Hughes Everyday Living by Justan Conn is an unflinching body of work that doesn’t stray away from the dark side of addiction and mental health. Justan Conn is a Newcastle-based singer-songwriter…
Music Sxmpra unleashes ruthless single ‘LOCKJAW!’ via 10K Projects by Laura Hughes LOCKJAW! is Sxmpra latest take on an unyielding king-hit of unruly underground rap. Despite much of his identity being shrouded by mystery since his emergence in 2018, cult-favourite New Zealand-based phonk…
Film and TV News You can now book a holiday at Hobbiton and the introductory deal is cheap af by Tammy Moir Pack your bag we are going on an unexpected journey to stay at the Baggins. LOTR fans can now tick a stay at Hobbiton off their bucket list, with thanks…
