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It's a strange old time to be alive. You need only tune into the news to hear all about it. Or is that just misinformation? What about the economics of survival? Politics for dinner? How would we know? It's a constant flood of noise spilling into
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When Kid Harpoon, the writer and producer behind Harry Styles and Miley Cyrus, picks you from a group of more than 500 artists, it could be a sign you're doing something right. More so that you're either incredibly talented or maybe just plain lucky... Needless to
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Georgia Knight's long-awaited return to the stage proved that some performances are worth postponing. Originally scheduled for April, before weather conditions forced a delay, Saturday's performance at Neck of the Woods was like stepping into another world. The evening opened with 'Huaxi Flowerstream', a
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A lot of songs come crashing in with hooks and hype. They're built to capture attention and engulf the listener in an immersive 'on trend' experience. It's a common theme seen in many of the tracks that land in our inbox. Suze Harper goes
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& Juliet has hit the Civic in all its electro-pop glory and like Katy Perry - audiences haven’t just liked it, they are loving it! The Shakespeare inspired Jukebox musical of songs written by award winning singer-songwriter Max Martin features tunes audiences love, including Hit Me Baby One More
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Breaches debut EP lands in the middle of alt-pop’s shift toward a rougher, heavier, and more texture-led sonic quality. Across four tracks, the Pōneke duo trade polish for pressure. Guitars that crackle alongside low sitting synths in a mix that holds slow brooding intensity at the forefront. Singles ‘Seeds’
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Meticulously crafted over more than six years, and with a title that reflects a decade of personal discovery, Andy Smith’s album Ten Years is a clear example of how DIY music-making can evolve into an undeniably polished record. Written, produced, recorded, and mixed primarily by Andy himself, Ten Years
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Wintergardens to the left, Sky Tower and palm trees to the right, Live at the Domain brings an electric energy to Tāmaki Makaurau's favourite park on Friday night. Tadpole, one of Aotearoa’s most influential rock bands, and alt-rock royalty Yellowcard have already warmed festival goers, kicking off
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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 to
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Standing shoeless on a white rug, country pop star Maren Morris transformed Auckland’s Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre into a place of joy and uplift on Wednesday night. Maren’s latest record D R E A M S I C L E solidifies her move towards the pop and R&
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Concept of Life arrives with ambition. It's a debut that wants to say something large and personal. Written over two years by Kiwi artist Caleb Keepin - now based in Canada, the album traces a full emotional arc across fourteen tracks while keeping its core grounded in guitar
