And here’s a belter out of left field! Taranaki native (already got me onside!) Paul Martin has delivered an unbelievably catchy single called The Duke & The Duchess and you must hear it! It’s on Spotty Fly already, so give it some air. I’ve not got too much detail on Paul‘s history other than he’s…

And here we have it. Unique. Enchanting. Vital. Commercially viable. Ōtautahi lads Dillastrate have got me. Right in the musical feels – and more, which I will go into momentarily. Taku Ngākau is their new single and video release, and it is powerful soul-pop. With a simply beautiful melody, delivered by jaw-droppingly talented vocalist Henare Kaa…

Hit alt-indie rockers Investigator return with their new single Drift, and I must say this surprised me. I didn’t know what I was expecting but I wasn’t expecting the delightful blend of California late 70s to mid 80s pop-rock that I got, and this made me smile. Adrian Drew, singer, songwriter and guitarist, has written…

Wellington’s This Silent Divide come up with a track written only last month, October 2023, and have shown us they mean business and can deliver quickly on their intentions. This single, Outside, is an utter beast that will tear wallpaper off walls and make the neighbours complain. It’s Rock n Roll rebel 2023 stuff, Wellington’s…

Wonderfully OTT! Feminine Emotional Masculine… Man. Whanganui native Ardon England expresses his queerness in bold strokes, with this single, F.E.M Man. We have a backing track that screams a Techno-infused night dancing under hot lights with unabashed glee as the welcoming, pastel embrace of the gay scene envelopes you as they welcome you into their…

Ema I’u (aka Ema Barton) embraces her Polynesian blood for this quality message to us all regarding the damage we’re doing to our Mother Earth. Samoan Ema has provided us with an exquisite blend of Pasifika hip-hop and R & B, Flower Of Life. I’m enchanted with the backing vocals, which run throughout the song,…