Category: Music Features

Why Are These Legendary New Zealand Musicians Playing a Gig with Children in Hamilton?
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By Conor Lochrie
On 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
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By Jeff Ihaza
The 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
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By Conor Lochrie
The Lyttelton singer-songwriter tells us about the making of 'Castle Hill', one of her best albums yet
Up-And-Coming Australian Artists: TANISHA
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By Rolling Stone
Following 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’
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By Hannah Powell
Finn 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’
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By Conor Lochrie
"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
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By Conor Lochrie
From 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
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By Conor Lochrie
Hard-working singer-songwriter Lisa Crawley has been rewarded for her dedication by getting to travel the world playing music
Making Music, Making Ends Meet with Lisa Crawley: ‘I Don’t Think Anyone Chooses Independent Music Because It’s the Easiest Career’
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By Rolling Stone
Well-travelled Aotearoa New Zealand singer-songwriter Lisa Crawley is the latest guest in our 'Making Music, Making Ends Meet' series
EXCERPT: Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich’s New Book Celebrates the Women and Gender-Diverse Artists Who Changed Australian Music
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By Rolling Stone
'It's Not for You' features interviews with Amy Taylor, Angie McMahon, Courtney Barnett, Julia Jacklin, and many more.