Interviews
For people who don’t know SHAYNA, hold on to your seats, because this bubbly badass is the next best pop party to come out of New Zealand. With the release of her new music video for single “Miles Away” out on Friday, I got to talk to the lady herself. Seriously, you’ll see it and ..
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Interviews
You want great yarns and great music then Mark Armstrong from The Slacks is your man. The bold Hawaiian shirt means business. Clearly, a man who knows the game and that this is my first bigwig interview, he informs me that borrowing a pen and writing on the back of an envelope may not be ..
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The Music Nation
The Brooklyn-based Kiwi duo making a name for themselves on the international stage There’s been an underground buzz brewing about this New York-based Kiwi duo for months. They make catchy-as-hell tunes, which have been doing all sorts of damage on Spotify while piquing the interest of US tastemakers, such as NYLON, HillyDilly and Line of Best Fit. Meet Frills. And while you’re at ..
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The Music Nation
This ain’t the country your daddy listened to… There’s a change taking place right now in the country music scene . Gone are the days when tassel knee high boots, white stetsons and line dancing compatible songs were requirements for country singers. Mainstream country from the states is firmly rooted in pop/rock now, with mega-artists ..
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Interviews
The sun is streaming down, while Auckland band Violet Highway are in a buoyant mood. We catch up with them at local haunt Maungawhau (Mt Eden to you & me) WORDS BY WAL REID – PHOTOS BY JACKO ANDREWS Having recently launched their latest recording e.p. Breathe, they match passionate lyrics with catchy melodies, together ..
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Interviews
Northland Soul singer Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi, aka Teeks, has been catching the attention of music fans both here & overseas. WORDS BY WAL REID – IMAGES BY BRAD HOLLAND TEEKS’ highly-anticipated debut EP, THE GRAPEFRUIT SKIES, is out today. Recorded both in New York and in New Zealand, the EP makes a powerful statement that boldly ..
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Make More Music
Your concert survival guide for 2018 It’s the season for outdoor concerts and festivals again. There’s nothing like seeing your favourite band with 5000 other screaming fans, plus it’s a great chance to pick up some sweet merch and try for a photo with the singer. There are some huge bands heading our way this ..
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The Music Nation
There are some singers who command the utmost respect and attention the second you hear that very first note. The voice grabs you; it holds you. You’ve discovered something rare and precious. You’ll always remember that moment. Meet the new Kiwi singer-songwriter who is about to stop you in your tracks – TEEKS. The young ..
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The Music Nation
“My music is about the darkness that we typically don’t like to talk about. The truth is we all face difficult times and if we could be honest about it, the better the chances of us overcoming our demons.” Kurisú is an artist that weaves hard realities into the relatable, that peers down the darker ..
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Make More Music
More so that perhaps any other studio equipment, Studio monitors are regarded as possibly the single most important tool for achieving great sound. Which is why top studios will sometimes spend $10,000+ on the best that money can buy. And while that may be unrealistic for homestudios…Fortunately, you don’t need to spend that much to get a great pair of monitors. And to prove it ..
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