Henry Oliver is the Spinoff's music editor and an aspiring liner note writer. Email him on henry@thespinoff.co.nz
Henry Oliver reminds himself of eight songs from the Now That’s What I Call Music collection that hit once and never again.
Broods on being dropped, getting back up again, and their new album Don't Feed the Pop Monster.
For the first and last time, Henry Oliver gives his definitive account of The Spinoff's best New Zealand music of 2018. Read it and get angry.
We asked you, our loyal readers, what your favourite albums and songs of the year were, both from here and from elsewhere. This is what you told us.
In the final episode of Project Runway New Zealand, the designers had to make a whole damn collection. Henry Oliver ranks the results.
Every day in the lead-up to Christmas, open the door to reveal a Spinoff writer’s short, sizzling commentary on a weighty subject. Today: Henry Oliver on why there should be a one year break in new albums, TV shows, movies, and books.
Henry Oliver talks to the man who made 'Snoopy's Christmas' a perennial hit single in New Zealand charts.
In the eleventh episode of Project Runway New Zealand, the designers had to make a look representing their hypothetical spring/summer line. Henry Oliver ranks the results.
In the tenth episode of Project Runway New Zealand, the designers had to make a suit. Henry Oliver ranks the results.
Henry Oliver talks to The Beths' Elizabeth Stokes and Jonathan Pearce about their love of Christmas and uncool music.
Henry Oliver traces an alternative history of New Zealand music via songs featured on the Now That's What I Call Music series.
In the ninth episode of Project Runway New Zealand, the designers had to make eveningwear based on some sponsored jewellery. Henry Oliver ranks the results.
In the eighth episode of Project Runway New Zealand, the designers had to remake a secondhand bridesmaid's dress for their models. Henry Oliver ranks the results.
Bret McKenzie about his new project/tour Strange Caravan and which is definitely 100% not a band (even though it's very similar to a band).
In the sixth episode of Project Runway New Zealand, the designers had to make an athleisure look for Georgia. Henry Oliver ranks the results.
A long time before being green was cool, and sustainability was a buzzword, ecostore was committed to looking after the planet. Henry Oliver talks to the founder, and the new CEO, about how to run a successful business at the same time as protecting the planet.
Delaney Davidson, whose album release tour starts today, talks to Henry Oliver about storytelling, collaborating and his new album Shining Day.
In the sixth episode of Project Runway New Zealand, the designers had to make a high-fashion look inspired by wallpaper designs. Henry Oliver ranks the results.
In the fifth episode of Project Runway New Zealand, the designers had to make an avant-guard look inspired by a family-friendly car. Henry Oliver ranks the results.
In the fourth episode of Project Runway New Zealand, the designers had to make a sustainable red carpet look.
The designers have to make a two-piece look out of scrapped technology. Henry Oliver ranks the results.
It's the second episode of Project Runway New Zealand, in which the designers have to make a streetwear look inspired by ... Sylvia Park?
Anika Moa on humour, vulnerability, family and her new album.
Silver Scroll winner Marlon Williams tells Henry Oliver why 'Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore' is the best song he's ever written.
Welcome to the very first episode of Project Runway New Zealand, in which the designers had to make a cocktail dress inspired by a soft drink so inspiring nearly everyone used white.
1997 was a simpler time – British anarchists topped the charts and you could buy collections of the days' hits on little plastic discs.
