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There is something quietly brilliant about putting live music inside a library. Not because it is unexpected, although it is. Not because it makes people look twice, although it does. But because a library already knows how to hold stories. It archives voices, preserves histories, and makes space for those not always in the spotlight. That is exactly the spirit behind Ka Mua Ka Muri. Auckland Council’s showcase began in the strange stillness after COVID. At that time, bringin

An instrument with a history holds gentle magic. A guitar whose strings have carried someone through their first open mic. A mandolin passed down from a great-grandfather. A speaker who has seen countless rehearsals and nights where music held everything together. Instruments are rarely just objects; they are memory keepers and creative companions that sometimes just need a little care to sing again. That is the heart of the Music Repair Cafe, created with Repair Cafe Aotearo

Local music is beyond being a smaller version of the global scene. It’s where new communities form, friendships start, and artists play their first shows. Songs get tested in real spaces, and musicians discover who they are in front of people who truly care. Think of sweaty venues, handmade posters, borrowed instruments, small crowds singing along, and the sense that you’re seeing something special before everyone else does. You don’t have to be a music expert to appreciate l

Gracie Abrams is back at it in the lead to her upcoming album Daughter From Hell and this song / Music Video is giving devastating movie scenes in an emotional way only Gracie could provide us! This is one of the sweetest tracks we have heard in a while! Excuse us while we tear up a little! Could Henry Moodie be the next big Pop Boy rising? We sure think so!! This song has been stuck in our heads ever since it dropped Its giving nostalgic teen movie in a way we are obsessed w

Exploring Music Genres: Experimental Experimental music is a style of music that pushes beyond the traditional rules and expectations of music. It doesn’t focus on catchy melodies and familiar structures, instead experimental musicians explore unusual techniques, sounds, and ideas to create something innovative and unpredictable. Rather than being simply entertaining, experimental music often aims to provoke emotion or deeper reflection about sound and creativity itself. Ex

Dropper's music bursts with energy. When they talk, emotions run high as they jump from memories of childhood bedrooms and favourite punk records to Wellington venues filled with echoes of the past. They talk about the sting of 90s nostalgia, the struggle of writer’s block, the heaviness of grief, their favourite guitars, and the excitement of live shows. There’s always a restless drive pushing them to chase the next song before the last one is even over. Jude and Walter both

If you are new to Mei Semones, you will find her music does not fit into just one genre. It blends the smooth feel of jazz, the gentle touch of bossa nova, the relaxed vibe of indie, and the edge of rock, all brought together by her unique bilingual songwriting. When people ask Mei how she describes her music, she starts with a simple answer. “I would say jazz-influenced indie music,” she says. “But if there’s like a whole conversation, I would probably tell them I’m influenc

If, like me, you live and breathe music, then chances are your album collection is impressive, so in my "definitely not biased opinion", here are the albums I think you need in your collection! One Christmas, I brought Dad Abba Gold on CD only to steal it back from him and play it on repeat in my own CD player. Why did I do that? because of the simple truth that my music catalogue yearns for a bit of ABBA! ABBA Gold has the best of the best of ABBA, featuring songs such as Da

Synthwave is a retro-inspired genre of electronic music that draws heavily from many aspects from the 1980s. It creates a nostalgic feeling of arcade games, old action films, and science fiction. Synthwave has become an influential music genre that has grown into a symbol of nostalgia and retro-futurism. Synthwave emerged in the early 2000s and it mainly developed through online music communities. The genre grew on internet platforms like YouTube and MySpace. In the 1970s to

5SOS have just wrapped their UK / EU leg of the tour, and we are here to catch you up on what you may have missed as well as reminisce on some of our favourite moments so far! Thanks to all of you who got involved in our recap!! Due to lack of budget Calum Hood Himself so kindly agreed to a double role of bassist and stylist Also due to lack of budget clones were sauced to ensure no shows would be missed even if a member were to get sick In a desperate attempt to further mone

Music journalism has always been about more than just the music. Yes, it is about albums, singles, tours, charts, interviews, production choices, creative direction, and the machinery that helps an artist’s work reach the world. But underneath all of that, music journalism is also about impact. It is about what a song does once it leaves the studio. It is about where it lands, who it finds, and why people hold onto it. That is where fan stories matter. For a long time, fan ex

Lo-fi music is short for low fidelity, which refers to sound that is recorded or produced with imperfections. The genre does not aim for studio-perfect sound. Instead, it embraces small flaws such as background noise or slightly off-beat rhythms. This style creates a warm and relaxed atmosphere. During the 1950s to 1970s, the term ‘low fidelity’ was originally used to refer to poor quality recordings. Many DIY artists would record at home with cheap equipment. It was shaped

It is Saturday once again so in case you missed it here is the music that soundtracked our week... The Collab we have been needing Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have given us an electric collaboration where they mix so well its hard to imagine we once lived in a world without their voices together! For more on this song read yesterday's Interview with May-C On this new song, she explained: On the surface, it's a romance song about yearning for someone or something. However, a

May-C is an independent artist in Auckland, and her latest single, Josephine, is out now. I had the chance to discuss this with her. On this new song, she explained: On the surface, it's a romance song about yearning for someone or something. However, at its core, it's about striving for something that might not exist and the instinct to reshape yourself for others. Josephine isn't a real person; it's a concept of someone who seems more put together than you feel. The song ex

I’ve been looking forward to Noah Kahan’s The Great Divide, and now it’s finally out. For anyone unfamiliar, Noah Kahan is a singer-songwriter from Vermont known for his emotionally honest folk-pop sound and contemplative lyrics. As a longtime fan, I was excited to hear how his music has changed with this album. The Great Divide explores topics of family, nostalgia, self-discovery, and ache for connection, all wrapped in Noah’s honest, emotionally charged songwriting. After m

Emma Kate’s EP Autumn just dropped, and I had the chance to talk to her about it. In her own words: I've been releasing music since 2021, though it was sporadic at first. That year, I released three songs and collaborated on a few. Two years ago, I tried a rock song. I don't do rock anymore, but I don't think it's necessary to stick to one genre. I listen to all kinds of music, even though pop is my biggest influence. I enjoy writing in different styles, and there's no rule a

Opera is a music genre that is known for its dramatic form of storytelling that combines singing, acting, orchestral music, and often elaborate staging to convey narratives and powerful human emotions. Opera has evolved into a diverse and influential genre that remains a significant part of theatrical culture and classical music. Opera began in the late 1500s, specifically around 1597 to 1600, in Florence, Italy. The genre was developed by a group of intellectuals known as th

This video feels like an MTV music video from an earlier era, and the tune is just as nostalgic as a 2000s heartbreak tune in your favourite heartbreak movie. Waterparks has been keeping us FED! After the announcement of their new album, Jinx, and a whole tour named after this song, Prowler is now ours, with a horror-film-style music video that matches the song's darker feelings! Speaking of highly anticipated songs from the tour, Math is now ours! Recorded while they were on

Growing up, Beth was always surrounded by music, from writing songs and performing in local productions to busking on the street. Later, while studying at the University of Otago, she met collaborator and producer Abby Wolfe, who encouraged her to begin recording her work. Now Beth is stepping into a new chapter with “Peace Comes With It”, the second single from her debut body of work, The Waiting Room . Following her debut release “Losing You Slow”, which arrived on 13 March

For those who don’t know him, Ali Whitton is an Indie folk singer-songwriter. Although he may be quite a traveller, he currently resides just outside of Wellington. After interviewing him in January about his track "Hopeful Heart," we have been anticipating the release of his album, Between the Forest and the Stars. She's Only Love: a slow, peaceful opening; it feels like a late-night folk-pop song, full of a crisp, dark blue sky. It lies closer to the stars than the forest.