Music
The angels we wrestle
Delaney Davidson, one of our best, brightest, and most beloved singer-songwriters, unveils his 11th studio album Baby Heavyweight on the 26th of June. We chat with the multi-instrumentalist about his music and the world it reflects.
Get ‘Appy with Menzies
Te Whanganui-a-Tara crooked alt-country rockers Menzies have released their debut Holding My Cold Hand, Even Though Yours Is Warm: part concept album, part Aotearoa coming-of-age story.
Memories, moments, momentum
Playing Vogelmorn Upstairs for the first time on the 17th of July, Wellington-based ensemble Mehana will celebrate 10 years of bringing the rich musical traditions of the Balkans to Aotearoa.
The great evolution
We chat to The Veils frontman Finn Andrews before the indie rockers tear it up at Meow Nui on the 4th of July. Their eighth studio album Fragile World comes out on the 19th of June.
BYO fire extinguisher
Expect to wear out your dancing shoes when indie-rock outfit Clap Clap Riot plays Meow on the 22nd of May on their first Aotearoa tour since 2019.
Grungy glory
We Zoom with guitarist Scarlett McKahey about Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers’ new album GLORY (Deluxe) and debut Aotearoa tour, which reaches San Fran on the 23rd of May.
Living In The Light with a legend
We interview world-renowned guitarist and master entertainer Tommy Emmanuel ahead of his Living In The Light Tour at The Opera House on the 22nd of May.
Trip-hop dark pop
Georgia Knight crafts otherworldly pop from autoharp, dusty loops, synth textures, and avant-garde edges. Her tour of her new album Beanpole reaches San Fran on the 12th of April.
A joy ride with Steve Poltz
North American singer-songwriter and guitarist Steve Poltz is “calling all freaks” to join him at Meow on the 28th of March as he celebrates his 14th solo studio album JoyRide.
Shapeshifting through time
We chat with visionary Dutch New Zealand trio MY BABY about their new album Echo and upcoming Welly gig at San Fran on the 18th of March.
Shimmering, sublime
Aotearoa indie legends The Bats are finally hitting the road to celebrate their 2025 album Corner Coming Up. Catch the tour at St Peter’s Village Hall in Paekākāriki on the 13th and Meow in Wellington on the 14th of March.
Fearless and formidable
On her first solo headline tour in eight years, singer-songwriter Theia will perform songs from her 2025 album Girl, In A Savage World plus more favourites at Meow on the 5th of March.