Zoë Vera – Dizzying

Zoë Vera is a name I’ve recently picked up on. This Netherlands-born, Auckland based singer/songwriter is getting some pretty decent momentum going in her field, and latest single Dizzying is going to help maintain that. With an almost playful stop/start staccato guitar intro we’re immediately drawn into a melodic, swaying vocal that I have to…

by jackg70 February 27, 2026

Jenni Smith – Mirror

Ahhh, Jenni Smith is back with her new single Mirror. This is great for me to review, as I have a lot to say on this track! This has a deeply organic feel to it, thanks massively to the blend of acoustics, sharply toned pianos and a velvety, good volumed bottom end. Nice work to…

by jackg70 February 27, 2026

Josh Tatofi – Looking For Love

Normally I keep strictly to Kiwi music by Kiwi musicians, but Josh Tatofi is a Samoan/Tongan lad, born in Hawaii, so he’s pretty much sorted anyway. Plus I HAVE TO review this voice. New single Looking For Love is what one would describe as timeless. It could sit in any generation and be at home.…

by jackg70 February 25, 2026

Foley – Going Easy

Aussie based Kiwi pop duo Foley (Ash Wallace and Gabe Everett) are launching their new EP Like An Actress, coinciding with promo single for it Going Easy. I have to say this band has consistently provided strong, well rounded pop hits to date such as Honey and Cinematic, and Going Easy definitely sits comfortably in…

by jackg70 February 25, 2026

Sanoi – Phasing Thoughts

And so Sanoi brings us Augenblick: Side B. This is the final instalment of his exploration through an ever widening prism of sound and colour via the magic of the human ear, the technological wizardry of the artist and the courage to embrace the avant-garde. Adding to the emotive grooves of this instalment we have…

by jackg70 February 25, 2026

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