Review
When a band builds a buzz loud enough to catch the ears of international rock royalty before their debut album even drops, you know you’re not dealing with just another garage project. Powder Chutes, from Wanaka, have been steadily setting New Zealand’s rock landscape ablaze - now, with
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Auckland-based R&B/Soul artist TiGER has released his captivating debut single, “Corset Me Free,” now available on all major platforms. Written in the haze of a hangover and emotional vulnerability, the track explores the unspoken tensions in gay-straight male friendships—where power, desire, and identity often clash. With
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Steampunk Fish release their debut single, Fall of an Idol—a powerful fusion of rock, folk, metal, and blues that delivers an emotionally charged, hard-hitting soundscape. Fronted by Jessie Rickard’s hauntingly melodic vocals, the track weaves through intricate guitar work from Dory Dorreen, a driving bassline from Shannyn Miller,
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Ōtautahi indie-rockers There’s A Tuesday are back with Margo - A raw, unfiltered dive into the reality of being closeted. The track rips open the struggle of pretending, of playing it straight in spaces where queerness is still a question mark. Margo is the alter ego, the mask, the
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Ōtautahi-based producer and vocalist Andre de Joux steps beyond his house music roots with 'Forever Changing', an introspective alternative-pop track. Inspired by Disclosure, Lone, The 1975, and Craig David, the song captures the frustration of knowing what you need to do but lacking the motivation to act. “The
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Ōtepoti Dunedin’s Robots in Love defy genre once again with 'Crush,' a high-voltage fusion of industrial rock and pulsing electronics. Formed in 2023, the trio brings together goth-industrial producer and vocalist Elenor Rayner, classically trained prog-metal producer Alex Burchell on drums, and veteran bassist Tony Lumsden. '
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In modern culture music often follows well-trodden paths. But Ash Sales carves his own sonic landscape with an electrifying fusion of raw alt-rock, hypnotic looping, and rich layers of effects. His approach to music isn’t about crafting songs; it’s about building immersive experiences, where sound is both a
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Te-Whanganui-a-Tara's First Reserve, the solo project of Ryan Connaghan (he/they), kicks off 2025 with 'Twenty.' Following a massive 2024, including support slots for Hot Mulligan and Movements, First Reserve has solidified its place in Aotearoa’s alt scene. 'Twenty' blends gut-wrenching emotion with
Interview
We chat with Lottie to delve into her latest release, Last to Admit, the captivating follow-up to her debut single, Gimme. With a unique blend of pop and dance influences, Lottie continues to carve out her space in the music scene, and we're here to explore the inspiration,
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We speak to Rachel Louise following the release of 'Our Time', the follow up to her debut single 'Wasted'. How has growing up in New Zealand influenced your music and creativity? I love this question. I’m a big believer in the fact that we’re
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Driven by a haunting piano riff and layered with dreamy synths and live strings, Wasted captures the frustration of feeling like you’re falling behind while life rushes forward. Co-written and produced by Joel Jones (Balu Brigada, alayna) and mastered by Chris Chetland, this debut single from Rachel Louise brings
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With Blue Mind, Tess Liautaud doesn’t only return- she reveals. Her sophomore album is a raw yet polished reflection on bruised hearts, fractured relationships, and the bittersweet path to personal growth. It’s the kind of folk-rock that tugs at your soul, evoking a timelessness rooted in Americana, yet