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The Spinoff’s favourite music of 2024

From Eden Park stepping up to rappers stepping each other out, we look back at the best of music this year.

By Group Think | 18th December, 2024

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The Spinoff’s unofficial celebrity eating tour of Aotearoa

You could go to Soul bar like Beyonce... or you could go to Pita Pit like Drake.

By Alex Casey | 1st April, 2024

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Fake Drake is AI music’s first viral hit, bringing with it some huge questions

How a two minute long song is a window into the confronting future of generative and pop culture.

By Duncan Greive | 21st April, 2023

Foo Fighters, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Drake and Pink – just some of the names expected to be on the road in 2023. (Photos: Getty / Treatment: Archi Banal)

Every major 2023 concert prediction we can find (and some we can’t)

Adele? Foos? Queen Bey and Tay-Tay? We gaze into our crystal balls to work out which major acts may tour Aotearoa this year.

By Chris Schulz

& Stewart Sowman-Lund | 11th January, 2023

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Interview: PNC on Bazooka Kid, and why hip hop doesn’t win songwriting awards

Ten years after he released one of the most singular New Zealand hip hop albums, PNC sits down with Duncan Greive to talk about its genesis, and why rappers still don’t get their due in this country.

By Duncan Greive | 12th June, 2019

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Majid Jordan: ‘Things could fall apart in so many different ways’

The Toronto duo making noise thanks to one hell of a co-sign from Drake (+ a ticket giveaway!)

By Hussein Moses | 16th July, 2018

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2018’s best music videos so far don’t just look good, they have something to say

2018’s best music videos so far don’t just look good, they have something to say

The best music videos of the year so far are a reflection of these messed up times.

By Reilly Hodson | 26th June, 2018

Five lessons about being a good team player inspired by Kim Dotcom playing Fortnite with Drake

Five lessons about being a good team player inspired by Kim Dotcom playing Fortnite with Drake

On Thursday, a now iconic trio came together to play a video game and broadcast it to the world: Popular streamer Ninja, hip hop superstar Drake and New Zealand controversy-magnet Kim Dotcom. Adam Goodall was watching.

By Adam Goodall | 19th March, 2018

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2017 Wrapped: My top (Spotify) songs of the year

2017 Wrapped: My top (Spotify) songs of the year

Our music editor's most played songs of the year on Spotify.

By Henry Oliver | 6th December, 2017

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How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Drake (at Spark Arena)

Henry Oliver reviews Drake's show at Spark Arena on Friday.

By Henry Oliver | 6th November, 2017

All the influences in Drake’s genre-spanning More Life

All the influences in Drake’s genre-spanning More Life

Drake's chart-dominating, streaming record-breaking 'playlist' More Life is a grab-bag of global influences. To celebrate Drake's forthcoming Auckland shows (and a limited offer of $59.90 tickets – see details below), here's David Bell to guide you through it all.

By David Bell | 25th October, 2017

The Spinoff’s guide to the influences and appropriations of Drake’s More Life

The Spinoff’s guide to the influences and appropriations of Drake’s More Life

Drake's chart-dominating, streaming record-breaking 'playlist' More Life is a grab-bag of global influences. But, if you don't know your Moodymann from you 'wasteman', never fear – David Bell is here to guide you through it.

By David Bell | 28th March, 2017

The Album Cycle: Reviews of Drake’s soon-to-be-ubiquitous ‘More Life’ & more!

The Album Cycle: Reviews of Drake’s soon-to-be-ubiquitous ‘More Life’ & more!

New albums from Drake, Laura Marling, Spiral Stairs and James Blunt.

By The Spinoff Music | 25th March, 2017

‘He’s outperforming himself at a level matched only by Beyoncé.’ Why Future is the future of music

‘He’s outperforming himself at a level matched only by Beyoncé.’ Why Future is the future of music

By Miriama Aoake | 9th March, 2017

Contributing writer

Best Songs Ever #1: New singles, reviewed feat Gucci Mane, Little Mix, Drake, Rei & more

Best Songs Ever #1: New singles, reviewed feat Gucci Mane, Little Mix, Drake, Rei & more

'Best Songs Ever' features various contributors to The Spinoff Music assessing recent songs and singles.

By The Spinoff Music | 1st November, 2016

Pop on the Couch, Episode 23 – Why is Drake obsessed with butts?

Pop on the Couch, Episode 23 – Why is Drake obsessed with butts?

This week Alex and Joseph discuss Alessia Cara's wild impressions, DJ Snake's vexing persona and Rihanna's funny little mate Drake.

By Group Think | 22nd April, 2016

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Video – ‘Pop on the Couch’, Episode Eight Starring Sol3 Mio

Video – ‘Pop on the Couch’, Episode Eight Starring Sol3 Mio

This week Alex and Joseph are joined by opera legends Sol3 Mio to discuss Drake's mounting cellphone debt and why there has never been an Islander James Bond

By Group Think | 29th October, 2015

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Music Monday: Aubrey ‘Drake’ Graham’s Silent, Smouldering Degrassi Debut

Music Monday: Aubrey ‘Drake’ Graham’s Silent, Smouldering Degrassi Debut

By Duncan Greive | 23rd February, 2015