Music
After announcing it's return for 2027 following a four year hiatus, boutique Wairarapa festival Tora Bombora has revealed it's full line up for the comeback event. Leading the way are a number of notable names - most prominently Dallas Tamiara from Fat Freddy's Drop who
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Tiger Lotiss strikes me as someone who isn't afraid to be authentically himself. Over the past two years he's been releasing songs such as Corset Me Free, 3 Days, and Chameleon - building a back catalogue of music that is expressive and unique in a way that
Music
Country is one of those genres that most people fall either side of the fence on. You love it or despise it. There is not much in between. Personally I've had a strong appreciation for the genre since I was young. Something about the emotive storytelling is captivating
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Sunset, top down with a cool breeze blowing through your hair. It's summertime and the heat has simmered to a mild warmth that will carry over into the evening. You're at the beach, feeling good and ready for whatever the night will bring. If you'
Interview
Mel Parsons has been around for as long as I can remember. In recent years her song craft and immaculate live performances have received some well deserved recognition. Tomorrow she releases her seventh studio album - Castle Hill. Recorded in a remote mountainside setting in the South Island, the process enabled
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Industry
New Zealand artists recorded their strongest album sales performance in four years, according to the latest NZ Music Statistics report from the New Zealand Music Commission. During the first three months of 2026, New Zealand albums accounted for 9,840 units sold from a total market of 89,140 units,
Music
South Auckland could be described as being a little rough. It's reputation paints a picture of poverty, crime and culture, a mixing pot for expression in all forms. Emerging from the depths of Māngere, DeHusslar Music is an independent electronic and bass artist who's latest single,
Industry
New Zealand music recorded its strongest first quarter for streaming in four years, with local artists generating 226.8 million streams between January and March 2026. According to the New Zealand Music Commission's Q1 2026 NZ Music Statistics report, the figure marks the highest Q1 total recorded across
Music
Every now and again a song comes along that makes your ears prick up. In the case of Beloveds, their latest single 'Bullshit' had this effect not because it does anything incredibly innovative, but because it perfectly captures an era of music that is oddly forgotten about - despite
Music
Music can represent feelings that are not able to be expressed through language alone. And few experiences capture something as raw and meaningful as the road to recovery. For Christchurch artist Bryony Matthews, a traumatic head injury was a life changing event that paved a rough journey home. Her upcoming
Interview
Beth Torrance is about to release a new EP. It's darker, more distorted with that same brand of clever songwriting from previous releases. With the backing of a full band 'The Garden Party', the new songs are a glorious modernisation of indie rock in a way
