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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
