Interview: Watermelon Slim
/By Maegan Johnsen
Legendary bluesman Watermelon Slim is currently halfway through his 'Up Close And Personal' tour of New Zealand.
Read MoreBrownhill
/Wellington based reggae band BrownHill have just released their debut album 'First Love'.
The nine-piece group, featuring Caesar Masoe, Afele Tolai, Ezra Iupeli, Giovanni Lesa, James Feaunati, Mat Pa'ese, Venu Masoe, A'aifou Ta'anoa and Natu Sopoaga, are quickly coming one of New Zealand's premier reggae bands.
Read MoreMyth Of Democracy
/Myth Of Democracy are opening for Frank Turner in Auckland on Saturday April 6th at the Kings Arms. Mike O'Connor fired a few questions to Matt Billington - the brainchild of Myth of Democracy.
Read MoreTahuna Breaks
/By Paul Ballard
Auckland seven-piece Tahuna Breaks are back and there are some wiki-rumours that we might be seeing more of an electronic side to this funk band. I caught up with drummer Tim Gemmell over a couple of cold ciders on a very balmy Newmarket evening. The intention was to investigate the rumours and find out what these guys have been up to over the past three years...
Read MoreRival State
/By Will Brown
Rival State are set to hit the road next month, joining fellow NZ band Villainy on a nationwide tour.
In 2012 Rival State released their long awaited debut album 'Apollo Me', which shot to number one on the NZ Album charts and included the singles 'Sleep Talker' & 'Four Leaf Clover'.
Read MoreNina McSweeney
/By Ben Doy
Following a long list of successes to her name, Nina McSweeney has released her highly anticipated debut album 'The Bitter Sea'.
Read MoreMaree Sheehan
/By Will Brown
Maree Sheehan helped pave the way for women in the New Zealand music industry in the 1990s by breaking the singer-songwriter mould and bringing homegrown dance-pop to the foreground. Now after a decade-long hiatus, she is poised to step back into the spotlight with a stunning new 10-track album'Chasing Light' which is to be released on February 15th.
Read MoreFat Freddy's Drop
/By Will Brown
2013 is looking to be a big year for Fat Freddy's Drop.
The band are currently putting the finishing touches on their third studio album 'Blackbird' and are about to embark on the Classic Hits Winery Tour with The Adults and AnikaBoh&Hollie (Anika Moa, Boh Runga and Hollie Smith), playing 17 dates around the country.
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