Eliott Is ‘just calling to tell you i’m ok’
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The sophisticated and haunting debut starts with someone who is completely broken, but ends on a far more upbeat note
Seth Haapu Leaves No Emotional Stone Unturned on the Stunning ‘Whai Ora’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsOn his new album, the South Pacific artist sings silky smooth R&B-infused waiata, leaving no emotional stone unturned
Busby Marou Returns With Classic New Album ‘Blood Red’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsBusby Marou tell stories we’ve heard other artists recount, but they tell them so well we don’t want them to stop.
Katie Wighton Begins Solo Album Journey With ‘The End’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsThe End, a debut solo effort that explores the world we inhabit with her, from booze to bastards, and sweet, sweet love from afar.
The Vanns Sound Primed for the Festival Circuit on ‘Last Of Your Kind’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsLike their contemporaries Spacey Jane, The Vanns know how to craft songs for huge singalongs
Jack River’s New Album Is Called ‘Endless Summer’ for a Reason
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsThere's something jarring and hypnotising about listening to an album in winter which opens with a summery feel
Pickle Darling’s Earnest Existentialism Shines on ‘Laundromat’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsLukas Mayo has been deserving of a breakthrough moment out of their bedroom for years now, and 2023 finally feels like their time
Tiny Ruins Return on the Tender and Thoughtful ‘Ceremony’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsOn their fourth album, Tiny Ruins produce the same thoughtful yet hopeful indie-folk that has become their speciality for over a decade
DMA’S Find New Normal on Fourth Studio Album, ‘How Many Dreams?’
Posted in: Music Album Reviews'How Many Dreams?' is a sonic shift, introducing elements of dance and orchestration without messing with the winning template.
Private Function Unleash the Chaos on New Album ‘370HSSV 0773H’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsA highlight of the album comes when it jarringly transitions from a pub-rock-style cover of Coldplay’s enduring love song “Yellow”, to a track titled “Biggest C*nt In The World”.
