Peking Duk Finally Stopped Chasing Hits. That’s When Their Debut Album Arrived
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How Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles took back control and made the kind of debut album only Peking Duk could
Up-And-Coming Australian Artists: Yasmina Sadiki
Posted in: Music FeaturesCreated in partnership with Mentos Yasmina Sadiki is carving out a space as one of Australia’s most compelling new voices in neo-soul. Drawing from old-school R&B, jazz, hip hop and the unpredictable energy of live improvisation, the Sydney singer-songwriter creates music that feels intimate, visceral and deeply personal. Her work moves freely between tenderness and […]
Why Are These Legendary New Zealand Musicians Playing a Gig with Children in Hamilton?
Posted in: Music FeaturesOn August 23rd, a bunch of iconic Kiwi musicians will play with school bands in Hamilton. How did this intergenerational gig come to be?
Forget AI: Rap’s Biggest Trend Is the Eighties
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe controversy surrounding Fenix Flexin and Tyga has obscured a broader shift toward hip-hop’s own dance-floor history
Mel Parsons’ New Album Was a Communal Effort. It Still Contains Some of Her Most Personal Songwriting Yet
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe Lyttelton singer-songwriter tells us about the making of 'Castle Hill', one of her best albums yet
Up-And-Coming Australian Artists: TANISHA
Posted in: Music FeaturesFollowing the reveal of Mentos Fresh Sounds Class of '26, curated by Rolling Stone AU/NZ, we're shining the spotlight on more fresh artists
The Veils Released 2 Albums in 2 Years. Finn Andrews Says the Pressure Was ‘a Good Kind of Scary’
Posted in: Music FeaturesFinn Andrews tells us about the making of 'Fragile World', one of our favourite New Zealand albums of 2026 so far
Lisa Crawley’s Latest Single Lives in ‘That Strange Space Between Hope and Uncertainty’
Posted in: Music Features"In a larger sense, it explores the feeling of waiting for life to happen while trying not to stand still," the Kiwi singer-songwriter says
Playing Mandy Moore’s Hand Double & Singalongs with Jack Black: The Life of a New Zealand Musician in Los Angeles
Posted in: Music FeaturesFrom BENEE to Boh Runga, many great Kiwi musicians have been based in Los Angeles over the years, and it's now home to Lisa Crawley
‘There Have Definitely Been Sacrifices Along the Way’: What It’s Like to Travel the World as a Working Musician
Posted in: Music FeaturesHard-working singer-songwriter Lisa Crawley has been rewarded for her dedication by getting to travel the world playing music
