Adam, of Adam Hattaway and the Haunters fame, found his voice from the seeds of a lifelong love of a music birthed thousands of miles from his home. Solomon Powell sat down with the man himself, after he and the Haunters performed for Flying Nun’s ‘What Was That Thing?’ series, to learn about this journey.

Solomon Powell sat down with French for Rabbits to discuss their new album, The Overflow. Marking their tenth year of their existence, this release finds the band reflecting on the importance of nature in their music, the influence of jazz and what it means to sound like New Zealand. 

Gareth Shute investigates four new record labels that have emerged over the past five years - Noa, Garbage, Sunreturn, and trace/untrace - and discovers the different approaches they are taking to pushing their artists out into the world.

Solo Ono is a band that has been together for ten years. Through productive periods, dormant periods, and free samples of alcohol, the band stays active; including releasing their latest EP, Lavender, this week. They recently performed for our What Was That Thing? series and Solomon Powell spoke with them about their music and staying together so long

"Out Of The Pit is named after a ratty old Fighting Fantasy book I own describing monsters you might encounter in a dungeon + La Brea Tar Pits in LA." We took the time to ask Power Nap a few questions about his music. Read and listen below.

Since forming in 2008, Terror Of The Deep have attracted a following overseas, notably in the United States and Australia, but have remained relatively unknown in their homeland. They sat down with Solomon Powell after their What Was That Thing? performance for a chat about process, overseas popularity and being compared to 80s Flying Nun bands. 

The coronavirus pandemic has forced us apart and led us to connect through our screens. As much as social media claims to bring people together, we all know it's no replacement for the real McCoy. Being together in the same room is one thing, but the Slow Note Festival, taking place in Wellington later this month, elevates the ethos of connection to another level. Callum Campbell spoke to organiser Josh Finegan about how they foster connection through the event and mitigate the threat of being shutdown at a moment's notice.

After years of writing and touring with The Phoenix Foundation and scoring films, Luke Buda found himself with time and some old solo records he loathed to listen to. Solomon Powell sat down with Luke Buda shortly after his What Was That Thing? performance in the Flying Nun shop to discuss Buda's new record, Buda.