2024
FEATURES
Interviews
theSlacks: uNZipping theSlacks
With their third album due out in just days, Richard Thorne caught up with theSlacks in a cluttered garage/rehearsal room in sunny Stratford, where the fun lovin' four-piece folk rock act have spent several ...
Interviews
Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields: Hearts Of Gold
Melbourne-based musicians Matt Joe Gow and Kerryn Fields are Kiwi country-folk troubadours and storytellers, with careers that have spanned over a decade, and half a dozen albums as solo artists between ...
Ex-Pat Files
Ex-Pat Files: Aron Ottignon
For several years now, Tāmaki Makaurau-born pianist and composer Aron Ottignon has been based in Berlin, creating unique and diverse music that blends musical styles and cultures; fusing jazz, pop, global ...
On Foreign Soil
On Foreign Soil: Brother Sister In Japan
Celebrating the release of their third EP, 'On A Roll' in September 2023, Tāmaki Makaurau sibling synth trio Brother Sister, made up of Dave, Taz and Ben Thomson, toured the islands of Japan one month ...
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Sam Cullen: Warming The Cold Midwinter
Singer-songwriter Sam Cullen is sending a ripple through Aotearoa's local rock'n'roll music scene with his new EP 'Love Again'. Through Cullen's nostalgic lyricism, audiences get a taste of the common ...
Interviews
Lee Mvtthews: In Through The Out Door
Tāmaki Makaurau DnB act Lee Mvtthews continue to develop a long and illustrious career. Playing alongside industry legends Wilkinson, Kanine, Grafix and Shock One, their accolades include being the first ...
NewTracks New Artist
NewTracks New Artist: Te KuraHuia
A full trifecta of grants from NZ On Air Music, Te Māngai Pāho and Creative NZ were put to good use by Te Whanganui-a-Tara artist Te KuraHuia, created dazzling new pieces of music in her breakout EP, ...
Interviews
C. Zukey: Bearing The Fruut Of Love
It’s been 12 years since Christian Brenndorfer-Zucchiatti’s Farah Loux released their debut album, ‘Flaws’ - marking the last time Christian wrote music. Now working as C. Zukey (a shortened form ...
LESSONS
Finding Your Voice
Finding Your Voice: Law of Attraction And Your Voice
Like attracts like. That's what the Abraham-Hicks' Law Of Attraction is all about. Their teachings can feel very pertinent and applicable to singing and songwriting. Here's a list some basic principles... Our ...
Lessons
There’s No Such Thing As Writer’s Block
Any creative person will at some point come up against that challenge commonly known as writer's block. People typically suggest that the best thing to do in that situation is to take a break, go for a ...