08/09/2021

Empress: Sailing the Seas of Grease

Leaving Hamilton and her grunge/pop duo Cheshire Grimm behind guitarist, singer and audio engineer Lora Thompson spent ...

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24/07/2019

Vox Pops: Places That Inspire My Creativity

This week NZM asked some people in the music industry about places that inspire them to be creative. We got a lot of great ...

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12/02/2018

Sean Bodley: Genesis

With each subsequent release, Tauranga’s Sean Bodley continues to affirm his place in Kiwi rock as a merchant of melody ...

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02/02/2018

Seas Of Conflict: Vestige EP

Hamilton five-piece metal unit Seas Of Conflict have dropped this debut release and with it delivered an inspired and thrilling ...

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17/08/2017

Escape: Take Me To The Field

With an invigorating mood album-wide, the songs on the debut long player from Auckland indie rockers Escape are a testament ...

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10/08/2017

Valedictions: Pieces

Auckland three-piece Valedictions deliver a loud and proud full-length debut with title track Pieces featuring as the opening ...

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27/07/2017

Spank: Kimberley Road EP

Brimming with energy and vigour, Wairarapa jangle popsters Spank are back with an evident sense of confidence and growth ...

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19/07/2017

Nation: Self-titled EP

From the propulsive opening bars, Wellington’s Nation sets the groove with intent. The four-piece soul/pop unit have as ...

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04/07/2017

Fresh Talent: Cheshire Grimm

Hamilton grunge/pop trio-turned-duo Cheshire Grimm are no strangers to adapting to challenges. With a new EP just landed ...

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