One of the Year’s Best Rock Albums Is a Love Letter to Aotearoa
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Part-concept album, part-Aotearoa coming-of-age epic, Menzies' debut is one of the most original releases of 2026
You Need to Hear Keepsakes’ ‘Unhinged Basement Music’
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe producer, who also runs Christchurch label HAVEN with his partner, is responsible for putting on some of the city's best raves
Exciting Auckland Producer Haan808 Is Entering a New Creative Chapter
Posted in: Music FeaturesWe get to know Auckland producer Haan808, who has played all over the world and shared stages with Diplo, Montell2099, and many more
No Other Band in New Zealand Sounds Like Bunchy’s Big Score
Posted in: Music FeaturesNo other current band in New Zealand sounds like Dunedin's excellent art-rockers Bunchy's Big Score
Beth Elsden’s Vulnerable Pop Will Delight Fans of Taylor Swift and Maisie Peters
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe rising pop star released her debut EP, 'The Waiting Room', last month, a coming-of-age record in every sense of the phrase
Fables Has Levelled Up with Her Stunning New Album
Posted in: Music FeaturesWe get to know Fables better ahead of two big shows for the Auckland-based indie-folk singer-songwriter
Wellington’s Welcomer Are Crafting Vulnerable Indie Rock
Posted in: Music FeaturesWe get to know Miles Sutton, the honest songwriter behind Welcomer, better ahead of his band's impending debut album and national tour.
Greta van den Brink Was Once Lisa Kudrow’s Stunt Double. Now She’s Entering Music with Her Debut Album
Posted in: Music Features'This Wasn't Planned' is a great name for any debut album, but it's the honest-to-God truth when it comes to Greta van den Brink
Aotearoa Folk Music Has a New Star in Just Janie
Posted in: Music FeaturesAotearoa folk music has a new, ambitious star in Otago-born singer-songwriter Just Janie
Meet the Alt-Country Artist Who’s Made a Loose Concept Album About a Pro Wrestler
Posted in: Music FeaturesWe get to know Mainard Larkin, the artist formerly known as Randa, better as he pivots to alt-country with panache
