LOU’ANA: Soul Sister Extraordinaire An interview by Tim Gruar. With the gorgeous tones of Amy Winehouse and the attitude of Ladi 6 and Aaradhna, vocalist and singer-songwriter Lou’ana’s free spirited, catchy, hook laden soul music is downright hip shaking, layered in dreamyContinue Reading
TROY KINGI & IRAIA WHAKAMOE from THE NUDGE: He Ōrite An interview by Bridget Herlihy. In 2020 Te Māngai Pāho announced a round of funding to support the development and performance of Te Reo Māori waiata and music concepts. One of the tracks thatContinue Reading
GARY KEMP: Writing For Me An interview by Bridget Herlihy. Gary Kemp is a man of many talents. He became a household name in the 1980s as a member of one of the most successful bands of the New Wave/NewContinue Reading
EAMON SANDWITH of THE CHATS: Just Being Honest An interview by Sarah Kidd. They were the trio of kids from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland who nobody had heard of, practicing in a shed while taking the piss in songsContinue Reading
CALLUM PASSELLS: Wellington Jazz Festival 2021 Interviews An interview by Tim Gruar. You may already have seen him on stage and not realised it. Tāmaki Makaurau composer and musician Callum Passells has toured with some of out best, like Aldous HardingContinue Reading
DUANE DENISON of TOMAHAWK: Room To Breathe. An interview by Sarah Kidd. When Duane Denison answers the phone, he sounds happy and relaxed; it’s Sunday afternoon in Nashville, Tennessee and Denison is fielding interviews about Tomahawks latest album – theirContinue Reading
AMY SHARK: Why I Cry Forever An interview by Bridget Herlihy. Over the last five years, Australian singer/songwriter/musician Amy Shark has evolved from an artist posting her music on YouTube to a bona fide musical powerhouse and icon, with anContinue Reading
RUBY SOLLY: Wellington Jazz Festival 2021 Interviews An interview by Tim Gruar. Feature image by Ebony Lamb. Composer, poet, cellist and taonga pūoro practitioner Ruby Solly (Kāi Tahu, Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe) is looking to the stars for inspiration on her next project,Continue Reading
ANNA CODDINGTON: Giving Myself Permission To Be Wordy An interview by Jessie Moss. Anna Coddington’s new album ‘Beams’ has been released, and as such you can now find her touring the country. Beams is a beautifully woven album, co-produced withContinue Reading