Crete on Waiata Anthems 2022
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Crete on Waiata Anthems 2022

To commemorate Waiata Anthems Week 2022, we had a kōrero with artist Crete, about her music, collaboration with Stan Walker and Pacific Heights on Pōuri, a te reo rendition of Cold Nights and being part of the Waiata Anthems kaupapa.

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Rita Mae: Candy’s House
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Rita Mae: Candy’s House

Rita Mae is a talented indie-pop artist and all round lovely human making her moves in the Tāmaki Makaurau music scene. We chatted with Rita about her recent release Candy’s House.

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Sofar Sounds/Halaو Dunedin
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Sofar Sounds/Halaو Dunedin

In the charming, and oddly serene setting of the brewery NEW NEW NEW Corporation, a tightly bunched audience, seated like school kids, watch on in awe as three unknown acts play mere meters away on an unassuming Sunday afternoon. From the street you would hardly believe the venue was the setting of a live music event, but that’s the vibe of Sofar Sounds. Sofar stands for “Songs From A Room”, and is an international musical organisation with the beautifully translatable idea of hosting intimate music events with secret artists.

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Interview: Josette - Daytona Fair EP
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Interview: Josette - Daytona Fair EP

Hot off the release of her first two singles “One Shot” and “Comfort Show”, Newzician was lucky enough to sit down with the wonderful Josette to talk about the upcoming release of her EP, Daytona Fair. The EP is an eclectic mix of exciting new sounds set to reinvigorate the Ōtautahi soundscape. The diverse sound on the record is seamlessly woven together with the aid of Josette’s distinctive vocals, meticulous musicianship, and the polished production of Christchurch producer Wulfie.

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