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.
The collective mahi that makes our music industry a safe place
Soundcheck Aotearoa's new service fills a glaring gap in addressing murky behaviour in our music community, writes Lydia Jenkin.
Hands off my deck: Aotearoa’s DJ queens on the dos and don’ts of the club
“If you're catcalling or harassing DJ’s on stage, it’s not cute, we don't like it, please escort yourself out.”
Me, back then: Do you remember your first concert?
Whether it’s a boy band performance or a rock concert, first gigs can be seminal moments in our young lives.
