Music ‘GIRLFRIENDS’: Jessica Leigh invites us into a sacred feminine space by Ella Sterland “Finding new love trading old love for my girlfriends” Step into a realm of glittery nostalgia and pure sonic allure with Jessica Leigh’s latest musical masterpiece, “GIRLFRIENDS.” With a magnetic…
Music WATCH: Nik Brinkman – ‘Open Roads’ ft. Emanuel Lundgren by Happy NZ based artist Nik Brinkman has unveiled a stunning folk driven ballad on Open Roads. The accompanying film clip is drenched in nostalgia and reveals masterful strokes of songwriting. Featuring…
Music NZ alt-rock group Corduroy’s new single is sticky and irresistible by Michael Godwin Wellington based alt rock group Corduroy glow with a vibrant, funky energy on their latest track Good Intentions. The song glides along, building momentum until a searing hot guitar lick…
Music Plaines’ debut self-titled album is contemplative dream-rock bliss by Patti Burton Wellington-based rock band Plaines have released their self-titled debut album; an eight-track collection of cinematic listening bliss. Having recently signed to Ball of Wax Records, the five-piece group have solidified…
Music Immerse yourself in the cinematic energy of Josie Moon’s new video Call Me by Happy With the release of her latest EP Rose Tinted, Wellington artist Josie Moon presented a fully-formed collection of tracks that showcased her incredible penchant for crafting shimmering and infectious indie-pop…
News PREMIERE: Tunes Of I navigate cosmic vibes on new video Kiss The Sky by Happy Ok, let’s talk about the new video from Tunes Of I… this thing is an all-out explosion of wonderful weirdness, and honestly, we’re not quite sure what to make of…
Music Get lost in Louis Baker’s soulful croon on heartfelt new track Black Crow by Bill Robinson Black Crow, the newest track from Wellington artist Louis Baker, takes the best qualities of vintage soul and melds them with a refreshing, youthful energy. The track is about the…
Music Submerge yourself in the hauntingly beautiful new video from Mermaidens by Bill Robinson New Zealand’s Mermaidens first formed in 2013 as a “twinkly” indie-rock band, though they now ooze out a haunting mix of psychedelia and post-punk. Since their inception five years ago,…
News The Eversons release the long lost video for slacker pop anthem Loser by Shayen de Silva You may be aware of Kiwi band The Eversons following the release of their AMAZING video for Emily last year. If you haven’t seen it, do yourself a favour and…
News Fat Freddy’s Drop unleash Razor sharp single by Happy Ahead of the release of their upcoming album Bays, New Zealand legends Fat Freddy’s Drop have shared a brand spankin’ new track, Razor. Bays will feature nine tracks, and was…
Music Video Premiere: Grayson Gilmour – Silence and Youth by Alex Gordon The music of New Zealand’s indie scene – home to the now legendary Flying Nun label – has been described as music for sipping tea and smoking buges to. Mostly by me, as…
Music The All Seeing Hand by Happy I’ve heard that Wellington was quite the hub for experimental music in the late 80s and early 90s, and if that’s the case, then I understand why these guys call…