Martyn Pepperell
Music
Forgotten Māori and Pacific Island Funk of the 70s is Coming Back
New compilation 'Heed the Call!' proves the 70s and 80s weren't all art-rock and moody guitars.
Martyn Pepperell
12.21.17
Interview
Jitwam’s Dusky House and Soul is His Sanctuary From Modern Life
Meet the India-born, Australasia-based beatmaker who found his sound between London and New York.
Martyn Pepperell
10.18.17
Interviews
Salad Boys Are A+ Students of Jangly Kiwi Indie Pop
Listen to the Christchurch band's new track of breezy guitar and soaring melody.
Martyn Pepperell
10.13.17
Interviews
Magic Factory Play the Music You Find On Tapes in Truck Stop Parking Lots
Close your eyes and think New Zealand Lynyrd Skynyrd, open them and see Magic Factory.
Martyn Pepperell
9.14.17
Interviews
Alexa Casino’s DIY Pop is Self-Produced and Self-Obsessed
The Wellington musician creates music that will make you cheer up and tear up.
Martyn Pepperell
9.10.17
Music
Borrowed CS is Playing Our Party in Wellington This Weekend
We spoke to DJ Cory Champion about his influences, inspiration, and new record.
Martyn Pepperell
8.24.17
Interview
Die! Die! Die! Prove to Be More Than Just a Noise Punk Band from Dunedin
The New Zealand post punk icons share a new video and stories about their sixth album "CHARM. OFFENSIVE."
Martyn Pepperell
7.24.17
Interview
Kane Strang On Self Belief and Creating Non-Heteronormative Pop
The New Zealand songwriter's new album brims with rich nuance.
Martyn Pepperell
7.7.17
Features
How Polish Jazz Influenced Surly To Push Footwork In A New Direction
After joining Los Angeles footwork crew Juke Bounce Werk, New Zealand's Surly quietly released one of the more remarkable EPs of the last six months.
Martyn Pepperell
6.30.17
Noisey
Dion Lunadon Will Not Go Quietly Into The Good Night
The Brooklyn-based Kiwi bassist for A Place to Bury Strangers steps out to deliver his own dark and visceral album.
Martyn Pepperell
6.2.17
Premieres
Dion Lunadon Will Not Go Quietly Into The Good Night
The A Place to Bury Strangers bassist steps out to deliver his own dark and visceral album.
Martyn Pepperell
6.1.17
Noisey
Aldous Harding’s Mild Obsession With the Devil Results in Some Truly Sublime Music
With Lorde as her number one fan, the New Zealand singer-songwriter and her deeply affecting folk is on the rise.
Martyn Pepperell
5.4.17
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