Hannah Fang - MNZ Interview: Heavy Bassix 003: Hannah Fang
09 Jul 2021 // interview by Freecell
Exploring the world of New Zealand's Drum n Bass movement, Heavy Bassix is brought to us from Muzic.net.
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Truth - MNZ Interview: Heavy Bassix 001: Tristan Roake from Truth
04 Apr 2021 // interview by Freecell
Exploring the world of New Zealand's Drum n Bass movement, Heavy Bassix is brought to us from Muzic.net.
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Sebo - Single Review: Good Vibes
01 Jul 2020 // review by Freecell
Upcoming Christchurch artist Sebo has recently released a brand-new single entitled Good Vibes. This track has a modern Hip-Hop style to it.
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Sam V - Single Review: Ain't Slowin' Down
03 Dec 2019 // review by Freecell
Ain't Slowin' Down is the latest single by Hip-Hop/RnB artist Sam V and it's a brilliant release, especially considering he's only 22.Sam V has been super busy in the studio, having released two albums and nine videos in recent times.
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Scizzorhands - Single Review: Money In, Money Out
10 Nov 2019 // review by Freecell
DJ and producer Scizzorhands has released his debut single, Money In, Money Out, featuring Diggy Dupe and it's a polished release which further cements that Hip-Hop is making a comeback.Starting with an interesting guitar and bass duet which sounds kind of jazzy, it soon morphs into a catchy release when the beat drops.
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ABRZY - Single Review: Isolation
17 Oct 2019 // review by Freecell
The latest single by hip-hop rapper ABRZY is called Isolation. Starting off with some interesting snyth guitar sounds on the intro, ABRZY's vocals have a clean rapping style, reminiscent of the late 2010's new hip-hop sound.
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Raiza Biza - Single Review: Stolen Youth
28 Aug 2019 // review by Freecell
“I was woken one day by the truth, those demons tried to steal my youth”Here's the latest offering from Raiza Biza - the first track from his upcoming album - Stolen Youth. Beginning with Raiza's vocals and a sweet sounding guitar melody, this song is deep and sung from the soul.
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Interview with Cavalcade
16 Aug 2019 // interview by Freecell
Northland due Cavalcade recently released their latest EP The Vacancy, which demonstrates a real maturity of production and sound, and touches on the duo's struggle with balancing a life of remoteness and natural beauty, with the feeling of being left behind in terms of technology and opportunity. Kerry from Muzic.
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Concord Dawn - EP Review: 1999
02 Aug 2019 // review by Freecell
The mighty Concord Dawn have reunited and have been busy in the studio writing a new EP called 1999. It consists of four new tracks; 1999, Surgeon Wobble, Acres and Fenris.
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Kahika - Interview with Kahika
28 May 2019 // interview by Freecell
Auckland electronica act Kahika recently released their debut EP Mosaic on 20 May, and Kerry from Muzic.net.
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The Stungrenades - Interview with The Stungrenades
20 Apr 2019 // interview by Freecell
Punk rock band The Stungrenades are on fire at the moment having released their latest album Class War: Fight Back! in 2017.
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Rebel Sound Radio - Rebel Sound Radio 2019 Newsletter Interview
08 Apr 2019 // interview by Freecell
Rebel Sound Radio was formed early 2015 in Hamilton. The three-piece makes wild, untamed rock ’n’ roll, bringing new meaning to the word ‘rebel’.
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Skinny Hobos - Skinny Hobos 2019 Newsletter Interview
08 Apr 2019 // interview by Freecell
With a gritty, full rock sound two-piece Skinny Hobos are New Zealand’s answer to Royal Blood. Big Riffs, Big Drums!
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Kyd X - Single Review: Real Ones Know
03 Apr 2019 // review by Freecell
Kyd X has produced some new fire! Having just signed up to Rail Records, Kyd X has immersed himself in the Hamilton hip-hop scene as he waited for the right time to make his mark.
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Otium - Interview: Otium
22 Mar 2019 // interview by Freecell
Upcoming NZ band Otium are on fire! Having just released their new Single Dollar For The Man, they toured for most of 2018 with sell-out shows and they're still touring right now!
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Trinity Roots - Coastella Interview: TrinityRoots
18 Jan 2019 // interview by Freecell
Popular Wellington act TrinityRoots will be performing at Coastella 2019, which is taking place on the Kapiti Coast on 23 February. In the final of our Coastella interviews, Kerry from Muzic.
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Leighton Fairlie - Single Review: Galaxy
19 Dec 2018 // review by Freecell
Leighton Fairlie has just released his stunning debut single Galaxy. This track starts off with some nice crisp Reggae style guitars and interesting vocal effects.
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Corduroy. - Single Review: Waiting Game
03 Nov 2018 // review by Freecell
Corduroy. have just released their 2nd Single Waiting Game.
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Dilz - Album Review: Metamorphosis
13 May 2018 // review by Freecell
Dilz has been busy at it again, and this time he has delivered a 16-track album called Metamorphosis which mainly features the styles of Hip-Hop, RnB and Rap but also with hints of Soul, Trap and EDM. The first track Caterpillar starts off with a nice synth and warm tones.
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Salmonella Dub - Gig Review: Salmonella Dub Feat. Tiki Taane @ Owen Delaney Park, Taupo - 3/02/2018
09 Feb 2018 // review by Freecell
Salmonella Dub are multiple platinum album sellers and award winners famous for their Dub n' Bass sound an important part of New Zealand's music history. This show was about the band reuniting with Tiki Taane.
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Festival Review: Bay Dreams 2018
21 Jan 2018 // review by Freecell
Bay Dreams 2018 was the biggest one yet, from start to finish this was a great day out, great people, great services for drinks and food, rides and a brand new set up this year. The main stage was closer to the other stages so it made it quicker to get around all of the stages to see the artists.
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Gig Review: Roni Size @ The Studio, Auckland - 27/10/2017
05 Nov 2017 // review by Freecell
V Energy and Audiology brings DnB legend and pioneer Roni Size touring his New Forms Anniversary Live show at The Studio in Auckland. I had arrived early at the entrance I could already hear some drum and bass playing walking down to the stage I realised how long its been since I was last at The Studio, suddenly the memories flow in from previous events of Shift to BSE, the venue had character and a lot of history.
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Radio Therapy - EP Review: Ruby
08 Aug 2017 // review by Freecell
This EP starts off with a guitar intro and left speaker panning making for some very interesting sound engineering on Light in Darkness, the riff starts off and then the full band starts playing. My first impression is that it reminds me of Pennywise but different with a high energy rock punk feel.
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State Of Mind - Gig Review: State of Mind with MC Rolex @ Static, Hamilton - 30/06/17
09 Jul 2017 // review by Freecell
The Drum & Bass Massive presents: State of Mind with MC Rolex with local support from: Freecell, Hijenkx, Harlan Jones, Califresh, Snead place project and Wilks. This Event was at Static, 5 Hood St, Hamilton.
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Broods - Broods Acoustic Set @ Clarence St Theatre, Hamilton - 6/12/16
18 Dec 2016 // review by Freecell
Upon arrival to see the Broods there was a huge presence of the Sponsors - iHeartRadio, ZM and 2Degrees. My Fiancé and I were offered a free photo from iHeartRadio and soon after went to the bar and was offered a free Maputo ice cream, which was a nice gift.
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Album Review: Stir It Up - Aotearoas Tribute to Bob Marley
24 Nov 2016 // review by Freecell
Stir It Up - Aotearoa's Tribute to Bob Marley on Universal music New Zealand contains 15 songs by various NZ artists. I've got to say I was quite excited to listen / review this album because I knew it was going to be good.
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Tali - EP Review: Keta
09 Nov 2016 // review by Freecell
Tali is always busy, non stop producing new music and material of all genres. A singer/songwriter and MC extraordinaire!
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Dilz - Album Review: Word Smith
27 Oct 2016 // review by Freecell
Dilz is a Rapper from Foxton. He started in 2012 with a fresh voice in Hip-Hop and has been continuously working and writing new music.
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