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Meet Kiki Rockwell, an Innovative New Artist Fresh to New Zealand's Indie Scene
January 18, 2023
Kiki Rockwell is an innovative new artist fresh to New Zealand’s indie scene.
JAWNY Hops Aboard the Never-Ending Rollercoaster of Love in “true”
January 17, 2023
"true" is a woozy lovesick outing that sees JAWNY making full use of his left-field talents.
Cuco's 'Pendant' Is a Psychedelic Dedication to His Late Grandfather
December 9, 2022
"I felt like I had to finish the song for him."
10 Questions With Vanillaroma on Their Sophomore Album 'i run like this'
December 9, 2022
From the damp, cold embrace of wine rooms, Vanillaroma emerges victorious.
Bestfriend's "LEMON LIME" Is the Easygoing Soundtrack to Your Burnout
December 9, 2022
"It's a song for people who are tired of how things are while being too tired to change it."
Cruza Conjure a Multidimensional "Fantasy" in Their Latest Single
December 5, 2022
"Fantasy” is a bonafide liquid dream.
khai dreams Signals Their Debut Album 'Absolute Heartbreak' With "Rats"
November 22, 2022
"Rats" is a poignant glimpse into the artist's psyche as they deal with the weight of burnout.
Wonderprince Explores a 'Path Through the Trees' in Surreal Debut EP
November 21, 2022
"These songs were inspired by the worlds that we escape into through our dreams."
notfortheo Deliver an Impressive Dream of a Debut EP With 'half-life'
November 18, 2022
The summary of 'half-life' is easy; it's excellent.
Krooked Kings and Daywave's "Carbon Monoxide" Is a Sobering Meditation on Climate Change
November 17, 2022
"'Carbon Monoxide' is us exploring the impacts the climate crisis is having on youth’s culture and our mental health.”
girl in red Strips Everything Down to the Heart of the Matter in "confession"
March 4, 2025
In just 84 seconds, girl in red delivers an unguarded glimpse into the quiet, messy corners of the human experience.
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On 'George,' Jake Minch Recoils, Self-Loathes, Falters, and Learns to Love Through His Growing Pains [Q&A]
July 17, 2025
In this in-depth discussion on Minch's album, we learn about middle-of-the-country syndrome, a Kurt Vile obsession, and sleeping with the door open.
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Iris Lune Explores Animalism in the Dynamic "Chirp Chirp" [PREMIERE]
March 22, 2019
iris Lune's avant-garde meditations are captivating.
spiderblush Glides Through the Pain of Betrayal in "Big Deal"
February 23, 2024
"This is the song to sing along to when your heart feels broken before it was even full.”
AleXa's Single "sick" Is Like Avril Lavigne Meets K-Pop
March 12, 2024
If you want to see the blossom of Avril Lavigne pop-punk & full storm K-Pop, then AleXa’e new single is the mutation you need.
Indie Delight Daffo Delivers a Despondent Holiday Tune with “Winter Hat”
November 19, 2024
To counter the jolly season approaching, Daffo sings of the inevitable feeling of sadness that not even a cozy winter hat can protect you from.
Clubhouse Sets Boundaries and Rebuilds on New Double Single Release
February 11, 2022
Clubhouse's latest goes straight for the heartstrings.
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Riiki on Stanning Beyoncé, Moshing, and Writing Music in Her Car [Q&A]
July 22, 2020
We sat down with New Zealand-based artist Riiki for an exclusive interview.
altopalo and Bartees Strange Join Forces For the Self-Diss Track "Love That 4 You"
August 11, 2022
"love that 4 you" is a textured, hypnotic affair.
Tess Clare's "Part 2" Is A Sunlit Welcome to Post-Breakup Bliss
April 21, 2023
Tess Clare’s “Part 2” is a drive down the PCH, wind flowing through hooky melodies and indie-pop-breakup-anthem goodness.