I’m thrilled to get a second Michèle Ducray single to review. Genuinely. And this specific single, Ace Of Spades, has drawn my attention in a whole number of different ways. My previous experiences of listening to this Wanaka lady’s material has left me with the impression of a wonderfully barmy person, unafraid of being her…

Rachel Leo, from Auckland, NZ, is a bona fide pop star making her way to the top. She’s already hit the NZ singles charts a number of times, and based on what I see from her newest single In My Dreams, I understand why. When you put a slick mix, and ultra professional arrangement and…

Oh baby, come to papa!!! This band ROCKS my world! Six Two’s, the self-proclaimed tallest band in Mount Maunganui (why not? It’s true for all I know!), have delivered a complete punk anthem here with their new single Cuts. We kick in straight away with a cojones-laden, in your face full band intro. This is…

Jessica Leigh hails from Nelson, but now resides in that San Francisco of the southern hemisphere, our beautiful capital city Wellington. Definitely one to watch as she releases powerful pop track after track, new single Girlfriends is the latest in her growing portfolio of synth-pop that delivers a surprisingly deep story behind a story. From…

Amiria Grenell comes from a musical family. This lady from the deep South has a clear, ethereal vocal delivery that can sit in any number of musical styles, and would own them. She’s chosen the path of the indie/folk singer/songwriter. I’m glad she has, because if latest single Romeo is any kind of barometer, the…