Song You Need to Know: Shihad, ‘Tear Down Those Names’
Posted in: Music News
The opening track from their long-awaited tenth album, "Tear Down Those Names" is Shihad at their most direct and powerful.
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Love is the glue for Aotearoa soul singer, Louis Baker
Posted in: Music FeaturesIn a recent mockumentary promo produced by American rock band Sleater-Kinney, the film’s faux presenter remarks that, “no one asks a bird or whale, yet human singers have been asked for centuries to explain their lyrics.” I’d counter this by saying that, if the preoccupations of birds and whales are anything like our own, then […]
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Crowded House Share Alternative Video for New Single ‘To the Island’
Posted in: Music NewsDubbed the 'Eddie & Elsie edition', the new clip follows the titular Irish couple and their commitment to each other as lifelong partners.
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Jed Parsons Serves up Edible Art With ‘Brunch’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsJed Parsons’ sophomore effort uniquely showcases Kiwi middle-class suburbia with power Brit-pop energy and deeply relatable tunes, like “Movie Knight” and “25”. The latter of which, written a week before his quarter-century birthday, is a highlight thanks to its honeyed existentialism. Brunch is a generous snapshot of an artist falling in love and finding his […]
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For ‘Supalonely’ Star Benee, Pop Music Is Therapy
Posted in: Music FeaturesKiwi singer-songwriter confronts fears and makes them danceable
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The Eels Accused of Plagiarising NZ Band Goodshirt in New Music Video
Posted in: Music NewsLA rockers have been accused of plagiarising a music video treatment from NZ band Goodshirt.
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BENEE: Taking Control
Posted in: Music FeaturesIn just a few short years, BENEE has gone from nascent indie-pop star, to viral music phenomenon – all before the release of her debut album.
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BENEE Shares Upbeat New “Lockdown Song”, ‘Snail’
Posted in: Music NewsFresh from the release of last month's "Night Garden", BENEE has released her latest track, recorded at the end of New Zealand's lockdown.
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BENEE Highlights Deepest Fears In New Video For “Night Garden”
Posted in: Music NewsNew Zealand alt-pop sensation BENEE is continuing her banner 2020 with the release of the official video for new single “Night Garden”. The visualiser for BENEE’s team-up with in-demand producer Kenny Beats (Denzel Curry, Vince Staples) and UK rising star Bakar comes care of animator and illustrator Alisa. Alisa portrays BENEE as she embarks on a dark and curious adventure […]
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BENEE Makes History as Apple Music’s First New Zealand Up Next Artist
Posted in: Music NewsBENEE joins an esteemed list of musicians as one of the Apple Music Up Next artists, with the likes of Amy Shark & Billie Eilish having received the honour.
