My year in sound, wrapped and replayed
It’s the season to look back and reflect on the year that was, including our personal soundtracks for 2023.
Blondshell knows the joy of letting it all out
The bracingly honest artist on the catharsis that comes with going deep - in her own music, and the back catalogues of others.
I watched Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour film twice, in two different countries
Aussie concert vibes and understated Aotearoa screenings, with a recent Swiftie convert.
What is the future for student radio? And why does it matter?
Some of NZ media’s biggest names who got their start in student radio believe it would be a travesty if stations like 95bFM were to die.
Mermaidens are obsessed with vintage denim too
The band unravel the inspiration behind their crafty new video and share the vintage shops they head to source their most treasured jeans.
Hey Clementine Nixon, I like your glossy bob
Behind the musician's thoroughly modern cut is a tangle of cultural, historical and artistic influences.
The songs that got us hooked on hip-hop
We asked some cool people to share the tracks behind their hip-hop awakening.
We can’t gatekeep Muna anymore
The Californian trio are your favourite band's favourite band, and for good reason.
Hey Reshma, I like your experimental hair
Like her music, the bold singer's tresses speak volumes about who she is.
A round of applause for the unsung heroes of the NZ music industry
'There's no such thing as an 'artist', only an ecosystem.' These are some of the people behind the scenes keeping our local scene humming.
The beautiful darkness and light of Weyes Blood
"What is it that I really want to say that would be honest and vulnerable, but also not embarrassingly trite?"
Songwriting is still Bic Runga’s best friend
The icon on 20 years of her album Beautiful Collision, what’s changed in the local music industry, and what still needs to be done.
