2025
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Interviews
Bub: They Certainly Can
If you believe their (probably) tongue-in-cheek hype, Bub is probably your new favourite band. Mixing doo-wop harmonies with post-punk energy, they make songs that hit you right in the feelings while ...
Ex-Pat Files
Ex-Pat Files: Lucie Watson
The website banner describes Inward Bound as a ‘London-based community supporting Kiwis in music’. The inwardbound.uk site includes pages of online resources covering things like visas, grants, venues ...
Interviews
Phoebe Rings: Drifting Into Reach
There’s a certain otherworldly quality that drifts through the music of Phoebe Rings, but if their self-titled EP was up in space, their debut album has landed back on earth. The Tāmaki Makaurau four-piece ...
Industry
What’s happening with Music? The proposed NZ On Air and NZ Film Commission merger
In February 2025 the Ministry for Culture & Heritage (MCH) released a discussion document outlining “five draft proposals to create modern media legislation for New Zealand’s media and content ...
Interviews
Byllie-jean: Independent Excellence Acknowledged
The 2025 Taite Music Prize ceremony held in Tāmaki Makaurau mid-April was memorable for several reasons. One of significance was the prevalence of Māori winners, with Mokotron taking out the night’s ...
LESSONS
X-Factory
X-Factory: Mel Parsons – Sabotage
Award-winning singer/songwriter Mel Parsons has developed a loyal fan base since releasing her debut album 'Over My Shoulder' in 2009. Her unique vocal tone, delicate guitar playing, and introspective ...