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‘Old Zealand’ is the debut album by Ryan Hendriks, a founding member of Auckland’s Grown Room collective. Referencing both his Dutch and Māori cultural heritage, ‘Old Zealand’ is a homage to his ancestors who co-existed before this land was named ‘New’. Vocally mixing complex, multi-layered lyrical content over diverse beats from multiple producers. The project is […]
TALKING POINTS on Base FM – hosted by Dylan C Thanks to NZ On Air Music Date: February 2018 Guest reviewer: Martyn Pepperell Featured release: SURLY ‘Trip To Warsaw EP’ Released: 2017 https://polishjuke.bandcamp.com/album/trip-to-warsaw-ep Featured track #1: 4Q 510-511 Featured track #2: THIRTEEN Featured track #3: TRAIN TO LODZ MARTYN PEPPERELL is a freelance journalist, broadcaster […]
Produced over the last 2 years in the studio Resin One & Orphan are ready to release their 13 track feature length album The Art Of Kai Zen. “..Kai Zen loosely translates to continued self improvement, a modern Japanese business model, the quest for one to always be better than they were the day before..” Following […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
‘Dreams Of Love’ is the first taste from the forthcoming album by NZ producer Mercy, who is currently based in the UK. Over the last few years Mercy has released a string of singles, collaborations & remixes, most notably via the label Deep Heads UK. 2018 will see the release of his debut album. Stay […]
TALKING POINTS on Base FM – hosted by Dylan C Thanks to NZ On Air Music Date: August 2017 Guest reviewer: ESTÈRE Featured release: CONNAN MOCKASIN ‘Forever Dolphin Love’ Released: 2014 https://connanmockasin.bandcamp.com/album/forever-dolphin-love Featured track #1: IT’S CHOADE MY DEAR Featured track #2: FAKING JAZZ TOGETHER Featured track #3: FOREVER DOLPHIN LOVE Estère is a girl […]
Dropping a couple of weeks before Christmas, Leonard Charles unveiled his latest single which features Detroit MC Guilty Simpson. Leonard Charles is the most recent musical project from Jeremy Toy, who has forged a long-lasting production and performance career with the likes of Opensouls, Hollie Smith, The Tornadoes, She’s So Rad, Aaradhna etc. Leonard Charles […]
The first full project from Eno x Dirty since their now impossible to find debut EP, “Evil Adventures and Happy Endings” was recorded at Red Bull Studios Auckland with engineer Ben Lawson and features guest appearances by Lui Tuiasau, Tom Scott (both of @peace and Average Rap Band), plus Bailey Wiley. ‘Nobody Knows’ is set to […]