Pop Punk and Emo Blew Up in 2005. This Year, It Came Back Swinging
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Pop punk and emo bands like Gym Class Heroes, Motion City Soundtrack, and Cartel took over in 2005. Now, they're back and making new music
Meet the Photographer Dedicated to Documenting Dunedin Music
Posted in: Music FeaturesIf you've been to an Ōtepoti gig anytime in the last decade, you've probably seen hard-working photographer Fraser Thompson
Album You Need to Know: Asta Rangu, ‘ENTRTNMNT’
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe Ōtepoti band only released one album (to date), but it's a rewarding collection of indie-pop that revels in experimentation
Why Kane Strang Feels ‘So Lucky’ to Have Come Out of Dunedin’s Music Scene
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe indie rock musician tells us about his favourite venues and bands in his hometown, from the Crown Hotel to Dale Kerrigan
Album You Need to Know: Sivle Talk, ‘Barely Standing — Live at Pioneer Hall’
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe Dunedin 'one-man' post-punk band recognise the importance of documenting their live shows
Everything We Wish We Learned From Taylor Swift’s ‘The End of an Era’
Posted in: Music FeaturesTaylor Swift's 'The End of an Era' six episode doc series left a lot of questions unanswered
Vagina Dry Are Keeping Riot Grrrl Music Alive
Posted in: Music FeaturesVagina Dry were one of the most impressive bands at LOUD WOMEN Fest in Australia this year
Song You Need to Know: SEEK HELP!, ‘Apex Predator’
Posted in: Music FeaturesThere's something of Dick Move in the young Dunedin band's authentic and angry punk rock
DJ Bax Is Bringing Donk Music to Dunedin: ‘People Are Kind of Catching Onto It’
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe electronic music genre has surged in popularity since 2020. DJ Bax is at the forefront of its growth in New Zealand.
Niamh Crooks Wants to Be the South Island’s Next Big Pop Artist
Posted in: Music FeaturesInspired by the likes of Billie Eilish and Lorde, proud independent artist Niamh Crooks wants to make it big in pop music
