Author: jackg70
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Moana Leota is Mozie, Wairarapa-raised but now resident of Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Her new single is called Sonshine (I have spelled it correctly, before anyone brays their faux annoyance!) and once again I have been provided with something special. I’ve said before that there are certain sounds that seem to be synonymous with these islands and…
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Fraser Ross, from Ōtautahi, has a delightful, playful tenor that immediately puts you at your ease. I got a great vibe from the new single Cards, the forerunner to his pending album release in March, entitled Thunderhead. Now this single is absolutely charming. It’s got a gentle, catchy melody that will draw you in. Backing…
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https://www.fraserross.com/home
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No matter what side of the fence you sit on, it’s clear that a dreadful human tragedy is still unfolding in Palestine. World leaders appear incapable – or unwilling – to do anything to prevent the continuing bloodshed. No matter if you are a believer in either cause, it cannot be denied that millions of…
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Nominees featured on Flash-Trax include: NewZerror – Behind The Mask: Taite Music Award Nominee The Fuzzies – Cupid: Taite Music Award Nominee Goblin Problem – The Goblin EP: Best Independent Debut Nominee The Mons Whaler – Won’t Let You Go: Best Independent Debut Nominee All deserving nominees, so good luck to them and all the…
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Chances Are is a three piece unit from Tūranganui-a-Kiwa, Tāmaki Makaurau and London collectively. Alexander Grant, Lliam Powell and Maté Vella make up the unit, and I have a lot of thinking to do. Let’s get this straight, right off the bat. This is not a song for the pop charts. I’m very much put…
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https://chances-are.bandcamp.com/album/asleep-at-the-wheel-of-love
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Tāmaki Makaurau is home to a band that brings avant-garde into a new, sonic dimension. Repairs, made up of Martin Phillips (he/him), Nicola Edwards (she/her) and James Milne (he/him), bring us their new single and promo video, Map, Territory. We’re treated to a feedback-laden wall of distorted sound, blended rather skillfully and putting me in…
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