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The Boondocks are loud. So loud it's hard to believe there are only two of them. What's more is they play all the parts live. None of those pre-record filler parts. The good old days. Music that is actually performed live - like it should be.
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Online streaming services often receive a bad rap. But for some they can be an incredible tool for growth. Not a lot of artists experience this in the way Letoa has. Initially building an audience on the back of aesthetic self produced releases, some of these tracks have now clocked
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Fresh from receiving a Silver Scroll nomination for her song But It's Lonely, Alayna is about to embark on an immersive performance and art tour in support of her album Set Her Free. We caught up with the singer songwriter to discuss the courage it takes to embrace
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If you're somewhat involved with music in Aotearoa, you may have heard about a new digital album-like product hitting the market. You may have also heard it pitched as a shift for artists, opening fresh ways to earn in an industry that is becoming more and more
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Queens of the Stone Age have performed all over the world. They've released music to critical acclaim and by popular opinion, could be seen as 'one of the greatest live bands of all time'. So after all this, what's next, and how do you
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Dunedin has long been a breeding ground for Aotearoa's alternative music community. Local favourites Ammonita have a distinct grunge-infused sound that sets them apart from many of New Zealand's established acts. With their debut EP SPORE out now, the band reflects on their musical growth,
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Live Nation’s Ones To Watch has become a key launchpad for emerging artists across Aotearoa and Australia, giving new acts a shot at bigger crowds, stronger industry ties, and a place on the radar of major promoters. Since landing in New Zealand in 2020, the showcase series has helped
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Universal Music New Zealand has launched nextWAV., a new artist development programme built to support emerging talent at the start of their careers. The initiative responds to a clear gap in early-stage artist training, where music skills alone are no longer enough to build a lasting career. The programme
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Country music is gaining real ground in Aotearoa. More and more global acts are making the trip south to perform, new fans are discovering the genre, and there is a strong crop of local artists coming through. For rising country artist Zac Griffith, it feels like something that has been
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Auckland born singer-songwriter Lisa Crawley has spent the past few years carving out a life and career in Los Angeles, a city known for its endless ambition, creative energy and fierce competitiveness. After making the leap from Melbourne just before the pandemic, Crawley has embraced these challenges and the
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A lot has happened in the past year for Riiki Reid. After parting ways with the major label that helped shape her early career, she went on to receive the Radio Airplay Record of the Year at the Aotearoa Music Awards and deliver one of the night's standout
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The Black Angels have spent more than two decades building a reputation as one of modern psychedelia's most enduring acts. From their hypnotic grooves and sprawling soundscapes to their politically charged themes, the Austin outfit have always followed their own path. Ahead of the band's return
