Erny Belle - Album Review: Not Your Cupid
10 Nov 2023 // review by CuillinHearty
Erny Belle brings us yet another stunning piece of work in the form of Not Your Cupid, Belle’s sophomore album.The album opens with Bowman, a mesmerising musical composition featuring the sitar.
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MNZ Interview: Oh Hey It's: Ben Jones from Great Sounds Great
06 Nov 2023 // interview by CuillinHearty
Great Sounds Great is fast approaching, and it’s gearing up to be a great success, featuring an amazing array of acts from Wellington's own punk royalty DARTZ to intimate solo sets with Tiny Ruins. Great Sounds Great is on its way to cementing itself in the Poneke music scene.
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Coast Arcade - MNZ Interview: Oh Hey It's: Bella Rafflyn from Coast Arcade
17 Jul 2023 // interview by CuillinHearty
Last month MNZ's Cuillin Hearty caught up with Bella Rafflyn, from Tamaki Makauru’s next big thing, Coast Arcade! Coast Arcade is made up of Bella on Lead Guitar & Vocals, Chris on Rhythm Guitar, Tom on Drums and Nick on Bass, they’ve been causing a chatter across NZ, and Bella shared some insight on what’s got them to where they are, their debut EP, Selling out their first headline show and some tips and tricks for other emerging artists!
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Rita Mae - Gig Review: Rita Mae @ Whammy, Auckland - 5/05/2023
08 May 2023 // review by CuillinHearty
Fresh off her two shows with the legendary Broods, Rita Mae caused a stir at the iconic Whammy Bar in Auckland on Friday night, as she threw her release party for her debut EP Superfeeling. The atmosphere was electric, with excitement in the air as family, friends, and fans eagerly awaited her performance.
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