What an enchanting debut single! Tebsin, aka April Nisbet, brings us Decadence, a gorgeous song sitting on the cusp of dark pop and wistful ballad, that’s full, powerful, and dripping with warmth and earnest openness. With a scheduled release of Friday 27th March, if you’re a fan of the likes of Tracy Chapman, Mel Parsons,…

Amamelia is back with new single (Listen To) The Sound Of The Wind, from her album The Joy Of Living. And as ever, she surprises. This track is anchored by an acoustic guitar and reverb-affected vocal combination that retains a folksie air as we are taken on an explorative journey into the potential of sound.…

What can be said about the peerless Mel Parsons? New single Caravan is another elevation in crafted delivery of a winsome subject that 100% of folks can relate to with a knowing smile. With a music vid filmed to reflect the subject material, available on YouTube to see now. I won’t post spoilers but it’s…

The eponymous title track to their up-coming EP due out in early May, Tether is the work of Kirikiriroa-based Rachel Hope Peary and Nicholas Joseph Walsh, collectively known as Big Sigh. What I like about this track is the fearlessness and creativity to produce a number and lead with it without the intent of commercial…

Ooooo now I have just listened to a song that hits me RIGHT in the sweets! Tablefox‘s new single Into Your Eyes is the track and I shall now wax lyrical to convince you of its many merits. Tablefox is Clinton Bell on vocals and bass, Chris Dickinson on guitar and vocals, Matt Carson on…

Zoë Vera is a name I’ve recently picked up on. This Netherlands-born, Auckland based singer/songwriter is getting some pretty decent momentum going in her field, and latest single Dizzying is going to help maintain that. With an almost playful stop/start staccato guitar intro we’re immediately drawn into a melodic, swaying vocal that I have to…

Ahhh, Jenni Smith is back with her new single Mirror. This is great for me to review, as I have a lot to say on this track! This has a deeply organic feel to it, thanks massively to the blend of acoustics, sharply toned pianos and a velvety, good volumed bottom end. Nice work to…

Normally I keep strictly to Kiwi music by Kiwi musicians, but Josh Tatofi is a Samoan/Tongan lad, born in Hawaii, so he’s pretty much sorted anyway. Plus I HAVE TO review this voice. New single Looking For Love is what one would describe as timeless. It could sit in any generation and be at home.…

Aussie based Kiwi pop duo Foley (Ash Wallace and Gabe Everett) are launching their new EP Like An Actress, coinciding with promo single for it Going Easy. I have to say this band has consistently provided strong, well rounded pop hits to date such as Honey and Cinematic, and Going Easy definitely sits comfortably in…