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News: Fazerdaze is formally launching the album ‘Soft Power’ with an independently organised gig at the Powerhouse in Auckland.

Last year’s ‘Soft Power’ from Fazerdaze, released through Buttrfly/Virgin Music Group, was for me one of the albums of the year (see my review here). Fazerdaze spent a lot of the…

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Album Review: Aotearoa/New Zealand’s Nik Brinkman envelopes us in a shimmering veil of dreamy pop in his sophomore album ‘World Within’.

There is a dreamy heartbreakingly beautiful shimmer to the new album from Aotearoa/New Zealand artist Nik Brinkman that glows like the stars over the expansive southern hemisphere skies. Brinkman last…

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Live Review: Rise Against / L.S Dunes / Spiritual Cramp – O2 Academy Brixton, London 06.02.2025

‘Rise Against’ Rise to the occasion to bring an electric punk-influenced show to a sold Brixton Academy on the leg of their current European tour. Anticipation was high for my…

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News: Sloane Monroe Unveils New Single ‘Clueless’

Sloane Monroe returns with the new single ‘Clueless’, a shimmering, defiant anthem that showcases both her sharp songwriting and knack for crafting infectious melodies over a driving electronic backdrop, defined…

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News: Empathy Roar Back With ‘Miles Away’

Dublin alt-rockers Empathy share the new single ‘Miles Away’. A striking, dark and intense single that captures a atmospheric grunge feel through its repeated guitar riff, sparse vocals and glowing…

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News: Thandiwe Returns With Radiant New Single ‘Chocolate’

Following the success of her acclaimed debut EP Beloved in 2024, Thandiwe is back with her latest single, ‘Chocolate’, a chilled R&B-come-neo-soul beauty. Driven by the healing and inspiring power of sound, ‘Chocolate’ captures…

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News: Kaleo Announce New Album ‘Mixed Emotions’; Listen To New Single ‘Back Door’

Icelandic rockers Kaleo announced the release of their highly anticipated third studio album, ‘Mixed Emotions’ on May 9th via Atlantic Records. Pre-order here. The band also announced a US tour with dates including a…

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Track: Baby Said Share Electric New Single ‘Take Everything’ From Debut Album ‘BS’ Out 7th March

Hailing from the Portsmouth area, Baby Said are made up of Italian/Punjabi sisters Veronica (20) and Jess (18) Pal, whose musical journey began at a very young age. After sharing…

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Track: Oswald Slain – UGLY

Bristol rock group Oswald Slain have returned with their new single, ‘UGLY’, taken from their debut EP, ‘Kiss Me On The Mouth,’ which is due for release in April 2025.…

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News: Jimmy Barnes Brings ‘Soul Deep’ to Blues on Broadbeach for a One-Night-Only Show

Blues on Broadbeach Adds Jimmy Barnes to an Already Stacked 2025 Lineup

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News: Fazerdaze is formally launching the album ‘Soft Power’ with an independently organised gig at the Powerhouse in Auckland.

Album Review: Aotearoa/New Zealand’s Nik Brinkman envelopes us in a shimmering veil of dreamy pop in his sophomore album ‘World Within’.

Live Review: Rise Against / L.S Dunes / Spiritual Cramp – O2 Academy Brixton, London 06.02.2025

News: Sloane Monroe Unveils New Single ‘Clueless’

News: Empathy Roar Back With ‘Miles Away’

News: Thandiwe Returns With Radiant New Single ‘Chocolate’

News: Kaleo Announce New Album ‘Mixed Emotions’; Listen To New Single ‘Back Door’

Track: Baby Said Share Electric New Single ‘Take Everything’ From Debut Album ‘BS’ Out 7th March

Track: Oswald Slain – UGLY

News: Jimmy Barnes Brings ‘Soul Deep’ to Blues on Broadbeach for a One-Night-Only Show