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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.

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.

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.
Interview: Tahini Bikini - Life’s a Beach
In the wake of their latest release, ‘Life’s a Beach’, Newzician Magazine caught up with Mads from Te Whanganui-a-Tara’s Tahini Bikini to talk about the project and its inception, and to discuss the band’s newest single.

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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Sam
Elliott
- 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