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Pieces of Molly have a pretty clear idea of what rock ’n’ roll should sound like. Their new album, DON’T TAKE ME TO THE DISCO, is a hard-hitting reminder of that, with the Ōtautahi band pushing back against the watered-down version of rock they reckon has taken
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After a year of growth, international shows and new opportunities, Jordyn With A Why has dropped Where You Water, an EP rooted in collaboration and community. Recorded live at Parachute’s Studio A, the release captures a familiar side of her songwriting, with a growing confidence in her sound and
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What happens when you take a song you know inside out and turn it into something you’d never expect? That’s the idea behind Beyond the Beat, which returns for a second season with artists reworking some of Aotearoa’s best-known songs. At the centre of it all
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Artists occupy a unique space within the intangible realms of existence. Notably, the world around the music - the perception of identity that is associated with a certain song or artist. Today, it is one of the key reasons someone will listen to a song. As such, a lot of artists
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I get sent a lot of music. Most of it is fantastic. Every now and then there is a song that really stands out above the rest. Last week I recieved a track called Nettle Song and it truly hit the mark. The song itself is delicate, beautiful and haunting
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Medicine and music are not often mentioned in the same sentence. But perhaps they should be? After all doesn't music have a healing power of its own. At least that's what Dr Jordan Hunter Hyland says. As a registered GP he's seen a lot
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Sophie-Maude is making the most of her 20s. Her recently released single, Be Something, is all about making it count. The track was inspired by summer flings, traveling, and people who stay with us long after they’re gone. The video appropriately captures this vibe, following four friends on
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A few weeks back the Rockquest national finals took place. Now for anyone who didn't grow up playing music in high school, rockquest is Aotearoa's country-wide band competition for secondary school students. Each year hundreds of bands, duo's and solo artists enter with
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Epakist have a larger-than-life rock ’n’ roll sound. It’s fantastic fuel for a workout. They released an EP two years back and, more recently, an enticing new track, Domehead, written about (unnamed?) self-serving politicians. As we approach the election later this month, the song feels particularly
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He cut his teeth in music playing in Mako Road. Then the band came to an end and so began a period away from music. But he's back at it again with new reasons to create - Park Palais represents a fresh start for songwriter and producer Rhian Ward.
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Societal expectations have been a recurring theme across our articles in recent weeks. Creation is a nifty craft that takes the experience of living down unique pathways. As such, it is my experience that a lot of musicians fall outside conventional realms of 'how you should be' - it
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Aubrie Mitchell has a knack for turning the things that get under her skin into music. Her latest single, Where She Goes, digs into the pressures of holding impossible standards and an idealised version of yourself - a byproduct of modern culture I'm sure many will find relatable. The