03/10/2025
ives. : Finding Hope in the Wreckage
When heartbreak hits, most of us unravel or simply hold on for dear life. Liv Jones, aka ives., the Auckland-born singer-songwriter, ...
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X-Factory: 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Award Finalists
As usual there are five songs chosen as finalists for the 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Award, as voted by New Zealand APRA members. ...
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Book Review: Yesterday When I Was Young
Yesterday When I Was Young by Suzanne Lynch, Karyn Hay Published by Bateman Books, rrp $45 Suzanne Lynch’s memoir ...
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Ben Chavasse: Boxing Clever
With little apparent background of single releases, and even less fanfare, Auckland singer-songwriter Ben Chavasse has delivered ...
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Fresh Talent: Sahara
Performing as Sahara, Cambridge High School student Sahara Stanton won first place in the Solo/duo category of the 2025 Smokefreerockquest in ...
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NewTracks New Artist: Sig Wilder
It takes time to become a cowboy, and the gentle, rolling ‘aotearoa americana’ songs of US-raised, but these days Wellington-based, ...
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My Song: Jed Skuse – You Only Call Me on the Weekend
Happy to admit that he's still learning his way around pro recording studios, Gisborne singer-songwriter and guitarist Jed ...
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Alan Brown: Ondomo Freestyling
‘Encircle’ is the second album renowned Auckland jazz pianist Alan Brown has produced, composed, recorded and mixed with ...
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Crystal Chen: Kissing It Better
The build towards Crystal Chen’s debut album began in early 2024 with the Valentine’s Day release of Love Letter, an ...
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