Author: jackg70
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South African born, New Zealand based Lee Martin brings us her latest single Feel. This is a great acoustic based track that captures a specific fan base right in the sweet spot. I shall endeavour to elaborate… We have a soft, warm acoustic guitar, picked instead of strummed, sitting atop a creamy chocolatey bottom end…
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https://www.leemartinmusician.com/
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Steve Poltz has spent more than three decades as a singer-songwriter-performer of the first order, earning international applause and fans worldwide with his inspired brand of rockin’ countrified folk Americana. Having first made his bones as front-man for underground legends The Rugburns, the Halifax, NS-born tunesmith has established a critically lauded solo catalogue while also…
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Harry Charles brings us his new single Great Pages, from his album Movement, which has been available since May 2025. I’ve been given the full version plus a cut-back radio edit to review. Harry has honed his talent and experience, and clearly drawn a slice of his audio influence from, the Bohemian nightlife of underground…
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https://www.harrycharlesmusic.com/ Harry Charles made his mark in Berlin, where he honed his craft and developed an electrifying style characterised by downtempo beats, slow house rhythms, live instrumentation, and heartfelt vocal performances. He has releases on a dozen boutique European labels, as well as spots on the lineups of prestigious festivals and clubs across Europe. Images reproduced…
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Oooooohhh smooth! Tāmaki Makaurau based TiGER is bringing his new single Chameleon out this coming Friday, 6th February 2026 – and if slow, seductive, sultry, compelling soul/R &B is your cup of tea, you my friends need to mark this on your calendar. In a breathtaking display of top tenor breaking into a full voiced…
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This genre is one that usually gets a solid review from me, as it’s a particular favourite of mine. This song is going to join the ranks of solid reviews. Christie, Josh, Olivia and Charlie are the global phenom that is Yumi Zouma, and they are an absolutely heavenly indie pop act. All Kiwis, they…
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https://yumizouma.com/ Yumi Zouma is a band without borders. But if distance makes the heart grow fonder, then consider the transcontinental indie-pop luminaries bonded for life. Composed of members Christie Simpson (vocals, keyboards), Josh Burgess (guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards), Charlie Ryder (guitar, bass, keyboards), and Olivia Campion (drums), Yumi Zouma originally joined forces in 2013. All New Zealanders, the band’s members have always lived…
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Powder Chutes embark on national tour with The Boondocks! Two of Aotearoa’s most exciting emerging rock bands are hitting the road for an 8-date tour together. Powder Chutes are a rapidly rising, young rock band from Wānaka, New Zealand, known for their incendiary liveperformances and fiercely original sound which blends modern grunge, punk and hard…
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