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The story behind the album that just hit No 1 – 18 years after its release
An interview with Blindspott, whose self-titled debut album just hit No 1 for the second time.
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An interview with Blindspott, whose self-titled debut album just hit No 1 for the second time.
Paramore's not gone, and not forgotten; but what remains of it on Hayley Williams' new album?
His last album was psychedelic, and this one's reggae – is there any genre Troy Kingi won't do?
Before her new album, Benee wanted to get real about her last one. 'Lownely' is here to tug at your heartstrings.
You know him for his recorder-based Celine Dion cover, but you'll remember him for bringing funk back.
For years NZ music has been growing into something special. Let's keep the momentum going.
Is Chelsea Jade a professional stilt-walker? She talks about what happened behind the scenes of her latest music video.
Marlon Williams and Finn Andrews talk about creativity under lockdown and perform a couple of songs.
Is your iso playlist in dire need of refreshment? Here are some of our favourite new local releases to keep you going, no matter what your bubble likes.
Young-gun hip-hop duo Church & AP came out blazing on all cylinders with their debut album last year. In the new series Final Mix, Yadana Saw picks them up for a trip to Krispy Kreme and a listen to their latest single.
The Beths hosted a very personal, very cool live streamed concert. Here's some more artists who are doing the same.
Now could be the perfect time to encourage your teenager to take up songwriting, explains Mike Chunn.
NZ post-punk four piece Swallow the Rat embarked on a US tour just as Covid-19 started to really spread. By the time it was over, two were infected.
In the first episode of the Final Mix, music journalist Yadana Saw chats with cross-Atlantic country maven Tami Neilson.
It's been 10 years since the release of Dane Rumble’s solo album The Experiment. Josie Adams looks back on why New Zealand fell so hard and fast.
Dua Lipa’s new album, Future Nostalgia, is an ode to good memories and a gateway to Zumba. Josie Adams listened to it and took a heady trip into her past.
The effect of Covid-19 on NZ music won’t be short-lived. Here’s how some members of the industry are coping.
