Check out all our interviews with talented Kiwi musicians.
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West Auckland five-piece Double Parked have quickly built a reputation as one of the country’s most exciting young guitar bands. Made up of Tom Purdie (vocals), Travis Hassell (bass), Carlin Diprose (guitar/vocals), Ben Woolford (guitar/production) and Chad Mascelle (drums), the band first came together almost by
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Timaru-born alternative pop artist CAITLIN (Caitlin Bradley) is part of a new wave of thoughtful, self-produced songwriters carving out space in Ōtautahi Christchurch’s thriving music community. Now 25, she balances sharp musical instincts with a strategic mindset, having completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Strategy and Entrepreneurship
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21 year old Pōneke Wellington artist Jayme Morpeth is carving out her place in the capital’s indie-pop landscape. A recent graduate of Massey University, where she completed a Bachelor of Commercial Music majoring in Practice, Morpeth has grown up with music woven into her life from an early
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21-year-old Jack Bromwich is carving out a space of his own in Auckland’s indie and alt-rock scene. Originally from Pōneke Wellington, the guitarist and vocalist now studies Popular Music at the University of Auckland, balancing uni with a growing presence on the local circuit. Music has
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Yellow Rooms is the project of sister duo Grace and Sarah Lawrence — two multi-instrumentalists turning their shared stories into something raw and real. From classical violin lessons in Ōtautahi Christchurch to playing indie-folk sets around Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, they’ve found their stride blending heartfelt lyrics
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It’s not every day that a group of primary school students take on one of New Zealand’s most legendary albums. But that’s exactly what happened in Room 13 at Hamilton East School, where teacher Lachlan Holt led his Year 5 and 6 class in a full-scale
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Nelson-based funk-rock trio Shedheads are quickly becoming one of the region’s most exciting young live acts. Made up of JP Moynihan, Shoei Ito, and Ryan Smith, the band trace their roots back to Nelson College, where all three first connected through music class. “Me and Shohei had
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Nelson-raised Amelia Power didn’t always plan to chase a career in music, but sometimes you’ve just got to back yourself and see where it leads. After studying Communications at Massey in Wellington, she realised her real passion was elsewhere. This year she made the jump to Auckland,
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Nelson-born musician Keegan Lewis, now based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara and studying Commercial Music at Massey University, has been quietly crafting his debut project An Ocean of Violets, a striking first step into the world of alternative pop. “Music’s always been a big part of my life,
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If you’ve spent time scrolling Instagram Reels or dancing at Wellington clubs, there’s a good chance you’ve come across FFAR (Raff Mchunt). Whether it’s his signature bucket hat or his classic sign-off (“Thanks mate!”) the Mount Maunganui-raised DJ and producer has quietly built a
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Whether he’s creating posters, designing clothing or creating music you can be sure that Jai Bartlett is crafting his work with intention and care, considering each element and thinking about the messages he wants to share with the world. Musical Background Growing up in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Jai’s early
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Talking with 19-year-old musician Ben Bonetti, it quickly becomes clear that he’s juggling more than your average second-year student. Hailing from Cambridge and now based in Wellington, Ben is studying a Bachelor of Commercial Music (Practice) at Massey University, performing DJ sets, working on a solo