> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.rootsmag.nz/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Puoro Hou 19/09 - URL: https://www.rootsmag.nz/puoro-hou-19-09/ - Published: 2025-09-19T02:24:26.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-14T22:05:01.000Z - Author: Ryan Brash - Tags: News *Got a new song coming out? Send me a message on* ryanfromroots@gmail.com *to get a feature!* ## **Park Flyers** — ***i'm so fast*** Wellington-based alternative emo duo **Park Flyers** return with i'm so fast, a raw and cathartic single that captures their mix of 90s nostalgia, jagged guitars, and shouted-heart vocals. Originally from Tauranga, Felix Bird (guitar/vocals) and Ezra Beckett (drums/keys/vocals) shifted south in 2024 and have quickly become a fixture in the underground scene — from sweaty DIY rooms to festival slots at CubaDupa, and headlining San Fran. With its driving arpeggios and no-compromise energy, i'm so fast cements Park Flyers as one of the loudest, most thrilling new acts to come out of Pōneke. --- ## **First Reserve** — ***Me & My Friend*** Wellington alt-pop project **First Reserve** (Ryan Connaghan) follows up a huge year with their second single *Me & My Friends*. Already a live favourite, the track centres on a hooky chorus and grooves through riff-driven indie pop before breaking into a distorted outro. Lyrically, it’s a candid reflection on friendship – the love, the absences, and the need for change. Co-produced with Tarn PK, the single shows off the eclectic influences that have quickly made First Reserve one of the most talked-about new names in Aotearoa’s scene. With support slots alongside PARK RD, No Cigar, and Hockey Dad already under their belt, *Me & My Friends* feels like a bold step toward their anticipated debut EP. --- ## **Charlie Atkinson** — ***Crazy World (ALBUM)*** Morrinsville folk and blues musician **Charlie Atkinson** has released his debut album *Crazy World*. The six–track project captures the sound and spirit of traditional folk, blending heartfelt songwriting with timeless storytelling. Atkinson has been honing these songs for some time, and with *Crazy World* now available on Spotify, he’s proud to finally share the journey with listeners. --- ## **Amber Carly Williams** — ***To Be Like You*** Ōtautahi songwriter **Amber Carly Williams** returns with *To Be Like You*, a moving track written in the wake of her father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Stripped-back yet full of depth, the song was brought to life in Melbourne with longtime collaborator Terence O’Connor, pairing intimate guitar textures with Williams’ raw, unshakable vocals. Already a familiar name on Aotearoa’s live circuit, this release sees Williams at her most vulnerable and resonant, capturing the fragile balance between love, loss, and memory.