06/09/2019
'We’ve got the mighty Southern Alps and the rugged Tasman Sea, hidden between the two is where you’ll find me.’ - aside from confirming that she remains fiercely proud to be labelled a West Coaster, that couplet from ...
08/07/2019
Fast emerging folk talent Sophie Mashlan released her debut album, ‘Perfect Disaster’, in April. Displaying a confidence that belies her delicate voice and slight build, the teenaged Auckland singer/songwriter has dogmatically ...
27/06/2018
Wellington-based, ex-Christchurch Americana musician Emily Fairlight (Peters) is one of those multi-talented creative types able to create art across various disciplines. Apart from singing with a recognisable, deeply melancholic ...
04/05/2018
Despite the ever-increasing climatic confusion the Kiwi summer holiday beach tour remains something of a ritual for established rock and pop bands. Brass-based duo Hopetoun Brown fit neither category and further stand apart ...
27/10/2017
After a three year absence, The Bads (songwriters, singers and multi-instrumentalists Dianne Swann and Brett Adams) have returned to the airwaves with a new album. ‘Losing Heroes’ is a record chock-full of hooks, inventive ...
29/09/2017
The 2017 Artisan Awards finalists have been announced, as well as October 25 as the date of the ceremony. This year, four Tuis will be presented, for Best Producer, Best Engineer, Best Album Cover and NZ On Air Best Music ...
