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American black metal innovators Deafheaven return to New Zealand this July for two exclusive headline shows, bringing their acclaimed new album Lonely People With Power to the stage alongside special guests Nothing. To celebrate, Empty Spaces is giving one lucky reader the chance to win a double pass to the
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‘Again’, is a country-pop single built for open-road drives and easy singalongs. With a renewed sense of purpose, the release marks Josh Keatings return to music. At first, it seems ‘Again’ fits the mould of a classic country pop song. Clean blues driver guitars, steady rhythm, and a
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Rā Charmian's latest release ‘Kia Puāwai’, is a gentle, uplifting single centred on identity, growth, and reconnection through te reo Māori. Built on breezy R&B textures, the track unfolds with silky keys, soft acoustic waves, and steady rhythmic pulses that converge to create a distinct sense
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Merlia introduces her world with ‘Sicily’, an intriguing release drifting between dream and reality, carried by trance-like melodies and ocean-washed production. Built on soft, rolling soundscapes, the track moves with intention, layering ambient textures that echo the rhythm of the tide. It's quiet, yet intense - breathing
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Sophie-Maude's newest single ‘Hotel Lobby’, is a dancefloor-ready single built on infectious pop hooks and glossy disco-funk textures. The track captures the rush of getting ready for a first date, where excitement takes over and the usual rules start to slip. It plays out in
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Fresh out of Pōneke, Greer Castle is moving into a new chapter with a clear sense of self and a growing reputation to match. From early recognition on national stages to her move to study jazz in Sydney, her path is already gaining momentum. In this interview, she reflects on
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After the offbeat charm of her debut Money Bag, Tāmaki Makaurau based songwriter Evie Bamford shares Through the Day, a track that drifts with reflection and slow-burning resolve. Self produced and rich in texture, the song folds indie rock guitars around cello, clarinet and soft vocal harmonies, creating a
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Music often shows up when words fail. For Emme Lentino, it arrived in the middle of grief and became a way forward. Now based in Aotearoa after growing up in Oregon, Lentino releases her new single Because of You as a statement of survival and renewal. The song was written
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What starts as a joke can turn into a question that sticks. For Jenni Smith, that question became her new single Mirror. Growing up, her mum liked to compare her to famous brunettes. Anne Hathaway. Emma Watson. Keira Knightley. It sounded flattering, yet it planted a strange idea. If someone
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Shuv It’s debut album Erode comes in loud and unapologetic. The record pulls from metal, punk and rap, then locks everything into tight, high impact songs built for movement and volume. Guitars cut hard. The bass sits heavy in the mix. Drums land with force. Vocals switch between melody
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Fog lands with intent. Raw, thick guitars grind into bass heavy riffs. The drums hit with force, shaping every turn. Grit-silk vocals move cleanly through the noise and provide an uncentered balance of sorts. Chaos fills the room, yet control holds the centre. The songs are tight wound, ready
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Victoria Perry draws on her theatrical background to shape the emotional arc of Howling at the Moon, pairing drama with modern alternative textures. The song is a built on control and quiet force. Leading with piano, it maintains gentle tension between the hush of gradually escalating vocal lines. As the
