The Best New Zealand Albums of 2022
Posted in: Music Features
The Beths' potent power-pop, Fazerdaze's magnificent return, and Princess Chelsea's pop gems impressed this year
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Kiwi Spirit, Aussie Flair: Coterie Create Massive Vibes on Their Self-Titled Debut Album
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe NZ-born, WA-based brothers tell Rolling Stone AU/NZ about the making of their new album
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From Diplo to Sir Dave Dobbyn: A Round Up of the Unmissable Kiwi Festivals This Summer
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe ultimate summer isn’t complete without getting out under the sunshine with some mates for a welcome dose of live music.
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Kendrick Lamar Mixes Energy and Profundity at Final Tour Show
Posted in: Music Live ReviewsThe celebrated rapper thrillingly brought his gruelling world tour to an end at Auckland's Spark Arena on Friday night.
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Drax Project Are Already Viral Sensations. Now They Want to Work with Judge Judy
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe Wellington pop favourites tell Rolling Stone AU/NZ about 'Blind Beat', their new EP that was inspired by an innovative TikTok challenge of their own creation
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Melodownz Has Always Been a Local Legend. The Rest of the World Is Finding Out Why
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe West Auckland artist tells Rolling Stone AU/NZ about his excellent debut album ‘LONE WOLF’, a record long in the making
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Montell2099 on Creating ‘Majestic’ Music Video on Breathtaking Mountain Slope
Posted in: Music NewsThe electronic producer has delivered a powerful new visual from within the beautiful landscape of Aotearoa's Lake Alta.
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R.I.P. Hamish Kilgour, Founder of The Clean
Posted in: MusicHamish Kilgour, the New Zealand rock musician who was internationally beloved as a founding member of The Clean, has died.
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Misfires and Majesty: Big Thief Prove Why We Need Live Music
Posted in: Music Live ReviewsLed by generational talent Adrianne Lenker, the folk-rock outfit showed why the acclaim is justified.
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Calls Begin to Remove Convicted Abuser Dizzee Rascal From Rhythm and Vines
Posted in: MusicAn Aotearoa advocacy group has called for Rhythm and Vines to remove convicted domestic abuser Dizzee Rascal from this year's line-up.
