Author: jackg70
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A pulsing, ambient beginning to the track leads us into a piano-backed contralto vocal with deep messaging behind. We quickly lead into the chorus, a melody that’s commercial but not sugary or “nice”. We’re listening to a choral arrangement vocally during the chorus which works really well as a message driver. This is definitely a…
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Whangārei based Jenn Tamati is Junny. She’s been around the music scene awhile, collaborating with renowned electronica artist Amamelia amongst others. Sitting in Aotearoa’s innovative Sunreturn label family of acts, Junny is able to see her own art hitting the platforms. And I am glad of that. As Uncle Bryn says (IYKYK) I shall tell…
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Kobe, Japan is home to the wild ride that is The Blossom Belles. Aiko, Mei and Shiori are three young women who grew up tough, but are determined to follow their dream. They are uncompromising and avant-garde with their sound and vision, and in typical fashion they are releasing not one, but THREE simultaneous videos…
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What an enchanting debut single! Tebsin, aka April Nisbet, brings us Decadence, a gorgeous song sitting on the cusp of dark pop and wistful ballad, that’s full, powerful, and dripping with warmth and earnest openness. With a scheduled release of Friday 27th March, if you’re a fan of the likes of Tracy Chapman, Mel Parsons,…
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Amamelia is back with new single (Listen To) The Sound Of The Wind, from her album The Joy Of Living. And as ever, she surprises. This track is anchored by an acoustic guitar and reverb-affected vocal combination that retains a folksie air as we are taken on an explorative journey into the potential of sound.…
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Fresh off the back of the release of their new EP, LIKE AN ACTRESS, New Zealand’s favourite indie-pop duo Foley have announced they’re returning home to tour. The Sydney-based Foley will kick off the LIKE AN ACTRESSNew Zealand Tour in Christchurch at the Darkroom on Thursday, May 7, before heading north to Auckland at Whammy on Friday, May 8 and wrapping up in Wellington at Meow on Saturday, May 9. Now based in Sydney, Foley have spent the last year playing…
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Take a trip back to a defining era of music as indie darlings Two Door Cinema Club perform their iconic debut album Tourist History in full, alongside their greatest hits, in Auckland this November. Released in 2010, Tourist History launched Two Door Cinema Club onto the global stage with electrifying hits like ‘What You Know’, ‘Something Good Can Work’ and ‘Undercover Martyn’. The album’s catchy guitar…
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One of Aotearoa’s most recognised electronic music events will celebrate a major milestone this summer, as Northern Bass prepares to mark 15 years of bass music and New Year’s celebrations. Since its beginnings as a grassroots gathering, Northern Bass has grown into one of New Zealand’s most recognised electronic music festivals – bringing together world-class artists, heavyweight sound and…
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