Danica Bryant returns with gritty new rock-pop single 'Acid'

Following the success of two EPs, multiple charting singles, a headline tour, Boosted campaign and opening slots for Robbie Williams and Elton John, Aotearoa rising star Danica Bryant has today released her new pop-rock hit, 'Acid'!

The Black Seeds celebrate the 20th anniversary of their iconic album 'On The Sun' with limited edition vinyl

The Black Seeds are thrilled to announce that their classic album 'On The Sun' will be available on vinyl for the first time ever, with a limited drop on November 29.

The Bard Of Bollox shares his 'Vessel Of Nonsense' EP

The Bard Of Bollox is the project of Robert Page, a poet and broadcaster based in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Makeshift Parachutes release new track 'Kool-Aid'

The new single from Makeshift Parachutes, 'Kool-Aid', delivers a catchy riff which drives the tune from the first note into an instant earworm.

Club Festivus is back this summer with a huge line-up

The annual festival returns for its third year in December 2024 to the Hawkes Bay.

Mobile Stud Unit Headlines Dean Ballinger Book Release Spectacular at The Meteor Theatre, Hamilton

Get ready for an unforgettable night at The Meteor Theatre as we celebrate the late Dean Ballinger — artist, writer, and musician — with the release of two remarkable books and a lineup of live music headlined by M.S.U.

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  Head Like A Hole
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  Horror Story
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  Fraser Ross
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  Fur Patrol
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  Michelle Rounds

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  The Black Seeds
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  Mike Conlon
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  Carb On Carb
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  Regan Perry
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  Fictional Response

Phoebe Rings
Phoebe Rings started with Crystal Choi in 2019, eager for an outlet after finishing jazz School. “I got very sick of jazz. I just didn’t want that sound anymore,” she adds. “Dream-pop was my favourite thing to listen to. It fits the vibe and visuals of where I wanted to go.” Graham Reid praises the ethereal fantasy: “If the occasion arises for you to take a few moments to let the world go, this is the EP for you.”

Choi moved to New Zealand in 2000, growing up in a Korean-speaking home in T?maki Makaurau on the North Shore. She gravitated to the keyboard after school while her parents worked long hours to set up a new business. In an interview with Metro Mag, Choi reflects on the nuanced layers she brings growing up between cultural fabrics as a Korean New Zealander. With these inspirations, her gut tends pulls her towards the introspection of her first language, found in Korean ballads and literature. Speaking to Rat World, lyrics are the final puzzle piece after settling on a melody or groove.

The band are talented musicians in their own right. Simeon Kavanagh-Vincent (Princess Chelsea) is also bedroom pop project Lucky Boy. Alex Freer (Tiny Ruins) is known for his sultry synth-pop solo project, A.C Freazy. “Everyone is very selfless and in service of the music. We’re all on the same mission statement,” adds Freer. “We might add an interesting spice, but everyone wants to make a good soup.”
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