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Sugar and Spice, and Everything Nice
Sugar and Spice, and Everything Nice. If these are the ingredients chosen to create the perfect electronic music scene in Christchurch, then Beccie B is Chemical X. Over the last two years, Ōtautahi has played host to a systematic rewiring of the electronic scene, resulting in a flurry of female disc jockeys frequenting a raft of your favourite venues.

DARTZ - The Hardest Working Band In New Zealand
You may have heard of DARTZ, the band from Wellington, New Zealand from one of their many elaborate schemes. Whether it be doing a 24 hour telethon to sell 420 copies of their albums, writing songs about the importance of getting your drugs tested and ‘one outsing’ Captain Cook, or even playing fourteen house parties in one day, it’s safe to assume that the DARTZ boys always have a trick up their sleeve.

The Portside Cowboy Goes Walking Through London Street
Sam Bambery is a Ōtautahi/Christchurch-based musician consistently overthinking his local scene. He released his debut album Songs About Sailors in March this year and is continuing work in the studio for a new album.

Spotlight on: HINA
HINA is the name of Tāmaki Makaurau singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Amy Boroevich. In 2020, HINA released her debut EP, Muse. Amy’s sound is deeply connected with her own personal identity. The music reflects her own personal journey of self-discovery in a way that is relatable, honest and groovy. Newzician sat down with Amy to discuss how a young indigenous artist navigates Aotearoa’s post-colonial music scene, and her journey from school music nerd to budding young neo-soul sensation.

Rezzy Crooks: The Curse of The Crooks
Are Rezzy Crooks Dunedin’s most cursed band? Rosa sat down with Sam, Jamie, and Toby (missing Josh) from Rezzy Crooks over Zoom to chat about how the band came to be, their musical journey, operating as a band during lockdown, and a conspiracy theory that may or may not involve the government.

The Knews
Sam chats with Cullen about his latest project The Knews, how he got here, songwriting, his inspiration and more.
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Sam
Elliott
- Jun 23, 2025 Fazerdaze - On The Road Jun 23, 2025
- Sep 13, 2024 LETTERS FROM THE EDITORS : A Bird in the Hand Sep 13, 2024
- Jul 6, 2023 “Swimming Around” - Late Night Lounge Jul 6, 2023
- Jun 19, 2023 Introducing: Marmalade Jun 19, 2023
- Apr 19, 2023 SOFT PLASTICS: SATURN RETURN Apr 19, 2023
- Mar 8, 2023 The Raddlers - Diamond in the Blue Mar 8, 2023
- Nov 15, 2022 Avantdale Bowling Club - TREES Nov 15, 2022
- Aug 1, 2022 Opening up to the Strange Universe Aug 1, 2022
- May 24, 2022 The Knews May 24, 2022
- May 2, 2022 Lunar Intruder: Moonlight May 2, 2022
- Apr 12, 2022 Sam Bambery: Songs About Sailors Apr 12, 2022
- Mar 11, 2022 Aro - Tohorā: Music Video Release Mar 11, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022 Interview: Tahini Bikini - Life’s a Beach Mar 1, 2022
- Jan 31, 2022 RDU Presents: Joe Sampson Jan 31, 2022
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Flynn
Robson
- Nov 29, 2023 PREMIERE: Sofia Machray’s ‘Crumbs’ Music Video Nov 29, 2023
- Oct 5, 2023 LEISURE drops sonic manifesto: Leisurevision Oct 5, 2023
- May 18, 2023 Sofia Machray - Petals In The Rain May 18, 2023
- May 11, 2023 Sure Boy: What You Do When You're Alright May 11, 2023
- Apr 13, 2023 HALF/TIME: WELCOMED TO WREXHAM Apr 13, 2023
- Mar 31, 2023 LEAPING TIGER: GODSPEED! Mar 31, 2023
- Mar 2, 2023 Sugar and Spice, and Everything Nice Mar 2, 2023
- Feb 10, 2023 TWOMINDS FESTIVAL Feb 10, 2023
- Jun 30, 2022 Sofar Sounds/Halaو Dunedin Jun 30, 2022
- Jun 23, 2022 Spotlight on: HINA Jun 23, 2022
- Apr 1, 2022 Judah Kelley: Apathy Apr 1, 2022
- Feb 22, 2022 Interview: Josette - Daytona Fair EP Feb 22, 2022
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Rosa
Nevison
- Jun 2, 2025 JUNK FEST 2025 (and other things alternative NZ music, with Lara Marie) Jun 2, 2025
- Dec 8, 2023 A look The Others Way Dec 8, 2023
- Aug 18, 2023 Heavy Chest: Celebrating Pre Heat Aug 18, 2023
- Jul 6, 2022 Rita Mae: Candy’s House Jul 6, 2022
- Jun 2, 2022 Rezzy Crooks: The Curse of The Crooks Jun 2, 2022
- May 4, 2022 School Fair: Upcoming gig and a little q&a with De May 4, 2022
- Apr 15, 2022 Tall Folk - Dani: Music Video PREMIERE Apr 15, 2022
- Mar 29, 2022 Adelaide Cara Mar 29, 2022
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Susie
Kwon
- Apr 10, 2023 121 Festival - A Dance Odyssey Dream Apr 10, 2023
- Sep 5, 2022 Crete on Waiata Anthems 2022 Sep 5, 2022
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Sam
Bambery
- Jul 12, 2023 Shaun Malloch - Been Long and the Lo-fi Agenda Jul 12, 2023
- Oct 3, 2022 The Portside Cowboy Goes Walking Through London Street Oct 3, 2022
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Tasha Tziakis
- Apr 14, 2023 HAVEN PRESENTS: MOKOTRON Apr 14, 2023
- Apr 12, 2023 BROODS: SPACE ISLAND Apr 12, 2023
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Sebastian
Bell
- Apr 21, 2022 Isolation Gospel Apr 21, 2022
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Henessey
Griffiths
- Dec 23, 2022 DARTZ - The Hardest Working Band In New Zealand Dec 23, 2022
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Jamiema
Lorimer
- May 5, 2023 VERA ELLEN: Ideal Home Noise May 5, 2023
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Dave
Borrie
- May 30, 2023 Coast Arcade - NEXT TO ME May 30, 2023
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Coco
Lance
- Sep 11, 2023 ARIELWOSE: 7 day clinic Sep 11, 2023
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Ben
Paanakker
- Sep 26, 2023 Summer Thieves: Cigarettes in Space Sep 26, 2023
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Ella
Gibson
- Oct 17, 2023 EMILIE: The Trailblazer Wahine in Aotearoa UK Garage Oct 17, 2023
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Jordan
Irvine
- Dec 11, 2023 ŌTEPOTI MUSIC COMPILATION Dec 11, 2023
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Jade
Lindsay
- Mar 6, 2024 Camp A Low Hum 2024: The final weekend(s) Mar 6, 2024