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New music for the new year: the artists you need to hear in 2022

Have you been asking yourself these questions as the calendar changed over? Why is my playlist so ‘last year’? How can I get bored of seeing the same artists on an automated computer screen that I used to love? Is it time to find some new songs? We have chosen some of the best artists […]

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The Wait Is Over, Kingdom Keys Are Back With Their Epic New Album ‘Violence & Virtue’

It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since Kingdom Keys released their epic Beyond What You See EP. It was six flawless songs that showcased the high calibre of talent they had to offer. Quality tracks such as “We Are Kings” and “You Are Not Alone”, resulting in many high profile shows and positive […]

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5 Great Indie Rock Songs with Strings and Piano

Even though most would recognize indie rock music as being synonymous with guitar, there are some really great songs out there with strings and piano too. We’ve taken a look at some of the biggest and best indie artists out there and compiled a list of the five greatest indie songs that include plenty of […]

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New Single From Foley Is Better Than Chocolates, “Better Than Love”

After topping the charts as #10 for NZ Albums and earning a nomination for the APRA Silver Scroll Award for outstanding song writing, dynamic pop group Foley is ready to take on the world. Their latest single, “Better Than Love,” uses smooth female vocals mixed with mellow electric guitar to create a melting soundscape. This […]

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VOLK Unleash Their New Single ‘Welcome to Cashville’

It is hard to believe it has been a few years since VOLK released their epic EP Average American Band. Since then, Chris Lowe (vocals, guitar) and Eleot Reich (vocals, drums) have spent most of their time on the road having fun with their music. While they have been touring, they have had the pleasure […]

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“Lick It Up” From Sundae Crush

– photo by JP Martin 80’s movies have a special place in my heart. And among them, is the movie Heathers. So when I saw that Sundae Crush was referencing this iconic film in their newest music video, I was ecstatic. “Lick It Up“ recreates the tension filled climactic ending of the movie (which I […]

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‘Songs for Gentle Souls’ The Stunning Debut Album By The Far North

Earlier in the year, The Far North released their debut single “This House is Ours”. It was clear to hear how Lee Wylding (Vocals/Guitar) and Andie Packer (Drums) have taken influences from music from the ’60s and ’70s. As a result, their focus is around the art of storytelling. To accompany this, they have chosen […]

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JACK J HUTCHINSON IS BACK WITH HIS NEW SINGLE ‘WORLD ON FIRE’

For some musicians, 2020 has been a slow year for their work. However, this is not the case for Jack J Hutchinson. So far, he has released a lockdown album called Who Feeds The Lockdown? It features a selection of tracks from various projects and says “This is essentially the setlist that audiences would have […]