Oh my word, Michèle Ducray is surely bonkers? I LOVE her! What a wondrously dark, out there single this is! “‘Psycho’ describes someone who’s sick of the world’s restrictions and doesn’t really care anymore,” explains Michèle. “It’s based on self-expression; we’re all on this giant rock heading into oblivion, so who cares – just be your most…

The new single from Haast Hunter, Sunshine, is about coming through Depression. This is a subject close to me in a number of ways, and I listened to the lyrics for this one and they resonate. Recorded at Lab Studios in the City of Sails, with renowned engineer Olly Harmer, guitarist/vocalist James Harper elaborates on…

Nova, a.k.a Bryn Van Vliet and Eliza Pickard, bring a smooth groove to their sound. It’s a jazz-esque vibe, one to get you swaying gently as they deliver it in a wine bar, in an open air festival, or anywhere. This kind of music fits anywhere, and that’s not easy to capture. Now personally, I…

I’ve been waiting for some guys with this sound. Dead Empire has the vibe of the truly unique. For the eponymously titled single I have reviewed here, the Mount Maunganui prog rockers have captured a wonderful energy of fury, punching at the world with a combination of guitar attack, snarling yet soaring vocals and an…