New Zealand Music Features — Aotearoa | New Zealand

Somewhere along my time of Wellington living, I inevitably came across Hans Pucket’s album Eczema. It was at the same time I was swelling in post-uni and covid unemployment. I attached to ‘Old U vs the New U’ and this song is still a comforting reminder of what it’s like balancing life in the uncertainty. I’m a deep fan of where Oli’s honesty meets humour in his songwriting, and the bands endearing comedic live performance. 

This month the NZ record label that produced viral musical talents Princess Chelsea and Jonathan Bree is turning 20 years old. One of the people behind the scenes at the label from the start was Gareth Shute and here he takes us through the ups and downs of two decades in the music industry.

Full of her iconic cascading violin and ethereal voice, Cold + Liquid is the perfect extension from Lyttleton-based artist Motte's previous 2017 album Strange Dreams, with added layers upon layers of translucent soundscapes. 

Violet Hirst sits down with Ben Woods ahead of his nationwide tour to talk about his latest album Dispellar, space, field recordings, collaboration and alienation.