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Meet Daily J, the New Zealand Indie Psych Band Made For Summer [Q&A]
June 16, 2021
Get to know what's behind the luscious locks of one of New Zealand's must-see summer acts.
Author:
Brook Gibson
Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip
June 16, 2021
Mason's music is a harmonious synthesis of punk, alternative rock, and Atlanta hip-hop affinities.
Author:
Carter Fife
Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]
June 16, 2021
"I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Hope Tala's "Mad" Sublimely Captures a Relationship on the Brink
June 16, 2021
Hope Tala's music is a lucid daydream given sonic form.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Skip Waiters Takes Aim With Fervent "Handgun" Visual [Premiere]
June 16, 2021
Rife with staccato bravado familiar to fans of Kendrick Lamar, Skip Waiters delivers on every front.
Author:
DJ Connor
Carol Ades Memorializes a Snippet of Youth in Debut "I Can't Wait to Be British"
June 15, 2021
In her debut single, Ades encapsulates a moment of profound self-realization.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
TANISAKO Reaches New Heights on Sophomore Single "Young & Dangerous"
June 15, 2021
In the span of two singles, TANISAKO has already established a somber, distinctive sound.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Jean Dawson's "DUMMY" Video Is a Fever Dream You Won't Want to Wake From
June 15, 2021
Jean Dawson simply does not miss.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Tall Heights Unveil "The Mountain," a Touching Tale of Longing and Loss
June 15, 2021
Every moment of "The Mountain" is spine-chilling.
Author:
Chloe Liz
BETWEEN FRIENDS Take Hold of the Aux Cord on 'i like when you shine!'
June 14, 2021
<i>i like when you shine!</i> is everything a mixtape should be and more.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Get To Know Reiki Ruawai in 10 Questions or Less
February 27, 2025
Reiki Ruawai is a bona fide talent making waves in New Zealand’s eclectic music scene.
PinkPantheress Delivers a Transatlantic Earworm With "Stateside"
April 28, 2025
"Stateside" may just be PinkPantheress' best single yet.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
JESSIA Reflects in New Anthem “Moved Around You”
April 6, 2025
JESSIA pulls you into the track's raw, emotional gravity using her signature blend of blunt honesty and addictive pop melodies.
Author:
Ally Rincon
Outside Lands 2025: 5 Acts to Catch in The Bay this Weekend
August 6, 2025
These are five stars in the making.
Author:
Carter Fife
The Home Team Drop Exhilarating Music Video for "Somebody Else's Face" Featuring Oliver Baxxter | THE NOISE
March 27, 2025
The accompanying music video further elevates the track's infectious sound and energy.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Miso Extra Brings POP to Life in Debut Album “Earcandy” (Q&A)
May 19, 2025
For fans of bubblegum pop rejoice, we’ve found a new obsession for your listening pleasure.
Author:
Giselle Libby
VC Pines' ‘Viole(n)t Colour’ EP Is the Soft Behind Rough Edges [Q&A]
June 3, 2025
We chatted with the South London artist about stretching, burning out, and the potential to be the tallest pine in the forest.
Author:
DJ Connor
The Beaches Navigate Heartbreak in New Single “Touch Myself”
June 27, 2025
Everyone’s favorite girl group, The Beaches, have done it yet again with their latest single, “Touch Myself,” an extremely candid take on a breakup.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
KATSEYE Delivers a Collection of 'BEAUTIFUL CHAOS'
July 4, 2025
With 'BEAUTIFUL CHAOS,' KATSEYE redefines itself as a fearless, boundary-pushing group.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Get To Know Sure Boy in 10 Questions or Less
August 18, 2024
Sure Boy, the notoriously cool indie-rock trio hailing from Aotearoa New Zealand, is making waves with their electrifying blend of punchy riffs, powerhouse vocals, and introspective songwriting.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas