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Waitangi day seems like the perfect day to look back at a classic track by Tiki Taane. ‘Tangaroa’ or God of the Sea is a personal story told in this short film edited by Tim Budgen The track includes tribal elements including a haka performed by Taane’s father. “From the divine heartbeat of Mother Earth […]
WOMAD New Zealand, 2018 Friday 16 – 18 March Brooklands Park, New Plymouth Grab your WOMAD tickets HERE WOMAD 2018 sees the festival celebrate its 14th anniversary in the stunning 55-acre Brooklands Park and TSB Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth. Over the years, WOMAD NZ, has rightfully gained a reputation as one of the most beautiful outdoor […]
Yoko-Zuna return with the release of latest single ‘Day Job’. Featuring vocals from long-time collaborators SWIDT, the single showcases another side to the eclectic Yoko-Zuna sound. Created by both Yoko-Zuna and SWIDT, the track features the trademark confident vocals from Spycc & INF, sitting perfectly alongside the unique instrumentation of Yoko-Zuna. While the two have […]
This weekend will see Coco Solid support Troy Kingi on this ‘Shake that skinny ass all the way to Zygertron’ Tour alongside Electric Wire Hustle, Mark Vanilau, and Borrowed cs at both the Leigh SawMill and Whammy Bar. So this week’s Local eye video of the week is Coco Solid – ‘Slow Torture’ feat. Disasteradio. Troy […]
‘Comfortable’ sees Moods (Netherlands) team up with the talented New Zealand based vocalist/producer HIGH HØØPS as he continues releasing on Kraak & Smaak’s growing Boogie Angst label. And the track is a super silky neo-soul slow ride through Moods collection of tasteful synth chops accompanied by the light as a feather vocals of HIGH HØØPS. Introspective […]
As Kiwi chemical engineering graduate turned music producer Baynk will be performing at this year’s St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival, this week’s LOCAL EYES video is Baynk ‘Come Home’ Produced & Directed by Marketa and Magdalena from Czech Vibes and shot on location in Paris. Come Home stars dancer Kristian Mensa (Mr. Kriss). Find out more about Baynk: FACEBOOK […]
Base FM in association with The Portland Public House Presents: The Portland Live Sessions. In this episode of The Portland Live Sessions series, Dylan C talks to Auckland Hip Hop and Afro-funk artist Unchained XL about the inspiration behind his musical style and what he has planned for the future. In addition to the interview, […]
Sometimes it’s the music which tries to keep a low profile, that leaves the biggest impression. Such is the case with the 2 tracks from Scapegoat Mercy ‘Distance EP’. ‘sang/rapped some songs about my struggles with long distance emotions..’ – Scapegoat Mercy The son of a jazz guitarist, Scapegoat Mercy‘s musical acumen was indulged from […]