DARTZ, “THE BEST BAND EVER IN THE HISTORY OF AOTEAROA”: A SILVER SCROLL, A DUMPLING HOUSE AND STAYING LOYAL
When mullet-rocking Australian punk band The Chats announced they were coming to Wellington, Danz and his friend Crispy had an idea: invent their own punk band and apply for the opening slot. So, when their fictional band...
Read moreADAM HATTAWAY AND THE HAUNTERS - FINDING ONE'S VOICE AMONGST NEW ZEALAND'S AMERICANA
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...
Read moreFRENCH FOR RABBITS - NATURE, JAZZ, AND THE SOUNDS OF NEW ZEALAND
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...
Read moreMEET THE NEW INDIES: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A RECORD LABEL IN AOTEAROA?
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...
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