28/02/2018
Singer/songwriter Julia Deans has been performing and making music for over 25 years. Over the course of a decade, her high profile band Fur Patrol had an enduring NZ number one single (Lydia in 2000), relocated to Melbourne, ...
07/02/2018
Previously the Kiwi Hit Disc, NZ On Air Music's monthly compilation of the upcoming local releases for broadcast use is these days called NewTracks. One sure proof of new-ness is that there are always tracks from artists ...
12/01/2018
He had already won the 2009 SFRQ solo, joined The Electric Confectionaires, played overseas with both Neil Finn and Dave Dobbyn, delivered a smart debut EP and built quite a reputation when, aged 23, Jesse Sheehan headed ...
24/11/2017
Wellington blues artist Del Thomas released his third album at the beginning of October. ‘Changes Coming’ features some new tracks and some older material that’s been revisited with his current band. Del himself provides ...
23/11/2017
A sunny spring day in the capital means it’s time to get outside and soak up some vitamin D before the weather takes a turn for the less friendly. So it was that Briar Lawry stretched out in Civic Square with Barnaby Weir ...
20/12/2019
One of THE most debilitating mindsets, that destroys all enjoyment and ease, is perfectionism. Sure, it’s great to work hard, be diligent, discerning and conscientious, but when perfectionism takes hold, you’re goneburger. There ...
15/05/2019
Most of the time it’s awesome to say yes. Being positive and curious leads to great experiences and emotional growth. Recently I’ve been reading a book by Baron Baptiste, who developed Baptiste Power Vinyasa yoga, and ...
13/04/2018
“What the world needs now, is love sweet love. That’s the only thing that there’s just too little of” – thanks Hal David. It’s a universal truth, especially applied to our relationships with voice and creative ...
29/03/2017
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Is it confidence that makes you capable of performance, or performance the gives you confidence? I believe it is the latter. Confidence is NOT a prerequisite for singing well. ...
19/06/2016
I am overjoyed to announce that this is my 50th column for NZ Musician. To celebrate, I’m letting rip 50 top tips. 50 gold nuggets of singing wisdom I’ve extracted from 18 years fulltime teaching and a lifetime of performance, ...
