Leonard Charles and Guilty Simpson sample Marlon Williams song for ‘Nobody’, the first single from L.S.D. by The Leonard Simpson Duo

December 6, 2019 Josie Campbell

Friday 6 December- Legendary Detroit MC Guilty Simpson and New Zealand producer Leonard Charles have teamed up as The Leonard Simpson Duo and are set to release a one of a kind 60’s & 70’s inspired, psychedelic & acid influenced album L.S.D. on 31 January on Berlin’s Jakarta Records.The uniqueness of this very special symbiosis of Leonard Charles and Guilty Simpson can be heard within the album’s first single ‘Nobody’, which opens with a sample from ‘Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore’ by Marlon Williams ft. Aldous Harding.

Kings gets personal with hard-hitting new track ‘R.I.P.’ and partners with Key To Life on suicide awareness campaign

November 22, 2019 Josie Campbell

It’s just three years since Kings burst onto the New Zealand music scene, and he’s more than made his mark, with countless radio hits, tens of millions of streams, and awards galore. Now Kings is turning his attention to mental health campaigning in partnership with Key To Life with the release of a new track ‘R.I.P.’, a reinterpretation of the acronym R.I.P., speaking about resting in peace, sleeping well and beating suicidal thoughts before they take hold.

Church & AP release debut album TEETH - Album release show tonight at Galatos

November 15, 2019 Josie Campbell

Church & AP's highly-anticipated debut album TEETH is here. Released less than 12 months on from their breakout single 'Ready or Not', the 10-track album showcases the duo's progression and inimitable lyrical style, alongside beats by talented producer Dera Meelan. Today's release offers fans seven new tracks, following the release of album tracks 'Dandelion', 'Roulette' and 'Hello Hello' in recent months.

New Zealand's own Les Misérables star Hayden Tee releases album Face to Face and shares video for 'Stars'

November 11, 2019 Josie Campbell

Fresh from the opening of his new album Face to Face and the opening of Les Misérables, where he's performing the role that made him an international musical theatre star, Hayden Tee shares a video for Javert's big Les Mis number, 'Stars'. Filmed at The Civic, the video shows transformation of Javert through the years, utilising skills from Hayden's second career as a make up artist.

Powerhouse electronic duo Lee Mvtthews release debut album Bones ahead of massive tour

November 1, 2019 Josie Campbell

This has been a mammoth year for Lee Mvtthews, and the talented electronic duo are cranking the dial up even further with the release of their long-awaited debut album Bones today, and a major tour kicking off in Dunedin next week.

Church & AP share 'Hello Hello', the final single from forthcoming debut album Teeth

October 25, 2019 Josie Campbell

Three weeks out from the release of their debut album Teeth, brilliant teen rappers Church & AP share a brand new single from the album 'Hello Hello'.

'Hello Hello' was produced by Dera Meelan and features 17-year-old vocalist Neko, who is lined-up alongside KOME to support Church & AP at their album release show on 15 November. Church says the track is a warm up for the album release.

Lee Mvtthews share new single 'In The Dark' ft. Abby Christo

October 18, 2019 Josie Campbell

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Lee Mvtthews share 'In The Dark', the third track off their soon to be released debut album Bones. With 'In the Dark' the duo combine their trademark bass-driven dancefloor sound with the wistfully compelling vocals of Abby Christo (Mae Valley) for what promises to be yet another hit.

Broadway and West End Star Hayden Tee announces New Zealand homecoming for new album Face to Face and Les Misérables appearance

September 25, 2019 Josie Campbell

Broadway Records today announced that Hayden Tee: Face to Face will be released digitally and in stores on Friday, November 8, 2019. The album is currently available for pre-order at www.BroadwayRecords.com and Amazon.com.

Pitch Black release sixth studio album Third Light ahead of New Zealand tour dates

September 13, 2019 Josie Campbell

Pioneering electronic duo Pitch Black drop their sixth studio album, Third Light today.

Their two-decade career of fusing different musical styles is in full effect across the eight track release. Dub, downbeat, techno, drum’n’bass and cinematic ambience are all ingredients in an echo-drenched odyssey that moves the heart and mind and body, as Pitch Black’s distinctive sonic signature of deep analogue dub combines with beats ranging from slinky to slamming and vocals spanning enigmatic to emphatic.

Adam Hattaway and the Haunters release sophomore album Crying Lessons and share video for 'Control It'

September 13, 2019 Josie Campbell

Crying lessons. What a stupid name. I tried to get my head around it. Was it something the kids were into? Were they trying to trick me? Or was I right and it was really just a stupid name. They tried to explain it to me. Some long winded story why it made sense. I just didn’t think it made any sense at all or remotely related to the music they made. I saw their music as being a direct line from such early R’n’B influences as Them, the Stones early albums. Genre based writing. Some soul touches, some early Beatles. Great stuff. I tried to tell ‘em: “ Hey, call it after a song on the album. Make it easy for people to get into the idea and the music”. Nope those stubborn bastards stolidly insisted on Crying Lessons. They didn’t even reference the story they had told me to justify that dumb name in the liner notes they had written. Like it was made up. They told me their friends liked the name. I tried several times to talk them out of it. But they loved it. Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you “Crying Lessons”. Alternate Album titles: I’m Yo Man, She Loves Everyone, Nothing Lasts Forever. I still think it’s a mistake. - Delaney Davidson

Adam Hattaway and the Haunters share 'Control It' ahead of next weeks album release and tour kick off

September 6, 2019 Josie Campbell

Adam Hattaway and the Haunters share the bite-sized oddball rock n roll track ‘Control It’, the second single from their sophomore album Crying Lessons, which is out next Friday 13 September.

Church & AP share horror inspired video for 'Roulette'

September 4, 2019 Josie Campbell

After an overnight premiere from New York tastemakers FADER, Church & AP share a cult film dream sequence inspired video for 'Roulette' by Wellington filmmakers Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou.

Silver Scroll winners Lips are back with ‘Guilty Talk’

August 23, 2019 Josie Campbell

Today is a good day for Lips fans, with the release of the brilliant new stand-alone single and video ‘Guilty Talk’ and the news that the duo behind the giant pair of lips on legs, Stephanie Brown and Fen Ikner, are currently in their studio working on their long anticipated full length debut, due for release in April next year.

Adam Hattaway and the Haunters announce album and tour, share ‘Take Care of You’ single and video

August 16, 2019 Josie Campbell

You may not yet know about Adam Hattaway and the Haunters, but the band from Christchurch are here to change that, announcing their sophomore album Crying Lessons and an eight-date release tour, and sharing glorious rock ‘n’ roll ballad ‘Take Care of You’ along with a tongue-in-cheek video.

Church & AP drop new single 'Roulette', ahead of New Zealand tour

August 9, 2019 Josie Campbell

Complex U.K. say they’re the future of New Zealand hip hop, and there’s no doubt that Church & AP are the most played and most talked about local rap act of the moment. With a national tour just weeks away, Church & AP share the brand new single 'Roulette', produced by their frequent collaborator Dera Meelan.

LEISURE share video for 'MAN' on the eve of TWISTER release and tour

July 25, 2019 Josie Campbell

LEISURE's long-awaited sophomore album TWISTER is out tomorrow, with the band launching their release tour at the Powerstation tomorrow night, before heading down the country for shows in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.

Before that, the often mysterious collective shares the video for their forthcoming single 'MAN', an insight into LEISURE’s creative process. Filmed over the past couple of years, at writing camps along the New Zealand coastline.

Concord Dawn celebrate 20 years with 1999 EP, out today

July 22, 2019 Josie Campbell

Following a packed out tour across New Zealand and in Rarotonga, drum and bass legends Concord Dawn, aka Evan Short (Kiljoy) and Matt Harvey (Matty C), share their first collaborative project in a decade, the four track EP 1999, out today on Klute's label Commercial Suicide.

Pitch Black Announce sixth studio album Third Light, Share 'Artificial Intolerance' + remixes

July 19, 2019 Josie Campbell

New Zealand's own electronica pioneers Pitch Black (Michael Hodgson and Paddy Free) announce their sixth studio album Third Light, and share 'Artificial Intolerance', the first track from the album. Third Light will be released on 13 September.

Red Bull RE-UP: Bailey Wiley

July 2, 2019 Josie Campbell

Ahead of concert dates in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington to celebrate her brilliant self-titled EP, Bailey Wiley becomes latest local artist to be part of the Red Bull RE-UP competition, sharing the stems from 'Lady' with producers keen to put their stamp on the track.

Concord Dawn announces 1999 EP as 20th anniversary tour kicks off

June 21, 2019 Josie Campbell

Friday 21 June, 2019- Iconic Kiwi drum and bass act Concord Dawn is 20, and the original line up of Evan Short (Kiljoy) and Matt Harvey (Matty C) are celebrating on the eve their 20th anniversary tour with a the news that they'll be releasing a four-track EP titled 1999 next month on Klute’s label, Commercial Suicide. They've also added a couple of new tour dates as the anniversary tour edges closer to sold-out status.