
FEATURING NEW ZEALAND’S RISING ARTISTS & PRODUCERS.
INTERVIEWS

Q&A: Fat Freddy’s Drop
Founded in the club scene in Wellington in 1999, these absolute kiwi legends have just dropped their latest album & concert film “WAIRUNGA” - recorded live deep in Ngāti Kahungunu country.

Q&A: Lauren Gin
This Auckland-based DJ & Trap/Future Bass producer has played at some of New Zealand’s biggest festivals and has just dropped her latest euphoric single “Say No” with silky vocals from Rachel Leo.

A Conversation with: Mako Road
This indie-rock four-piece are making huge waves with their hazy summer psych grooves! Having reached over 60 million streams, we chat to them about their upcoming debut album “Stranger Days”.

Q&A: NO COMPLY
Known for their high energy live shows, this Auckland-based rapper/producer duo are creating incredibly powerful hip hop music, and have just dropped their debut EP “WELCOME TO BAD”.

Q&A: Cecily
This Auckland born and raised alt-pop artist is a much-needed breath of fresh air, fully embracing her authentic self, which comes through evidently in her latest project “Thinking About M(EP)”.

Q&A: Rachel Leo
Making an impressive entrance into the music scene, this new Auckland-based pop artist brings us her debut single “Conversation”, giving us infectious 80s-inspired disco-pop vibes!

A Conversation with: TEEKS
The world quickly came to know of this Māori artist’s magical, vocal brilliance with the release of his first EP “The Grapefruit Skies”, who has most recently released his debut album “Something to Feel”.

Q&A: Jack Page
This Ōtautahi-based R&B/soul artist has created his own brilliant sound-palette, combining luscious jazz harmony & modern production, and recently released his latest EP “The Days, Pt. 2”.


Q&A: Jordan Gavet
The rising R&B star who was named “Best Pacific Soul/RnB Artist” at the 2020 Pacific Music Awards has dropped her debut EP “Smoke”, showcasing her immaculate vocals, vulnerability and strength.

Q&A: Ben & Brody
The immensely talented brother/sister pop duo from Auckland won The Smokefree Rockquest National Solo-Duo section last year, as well as “ZM Best Song”, with their latest single “Open Up”.


Q&A: Waazzoo and the Vibes
Missing summer? Don’t worry! This Auckland-based solo indie-pop artist is here with his new smooth track “Juice and Lemonade” which has the ultimate summery vibes.

Q&A: Georgia Lines
Born & raised in Mt Maunganui, this independent R&B-tinged pop artist with a singer-songwriter heart and soulful, dream-like vocals, tells us about her latest single “No One Knows” and more.

Q&A: bKIDD
Hailing from South Auckland, this hip hop artist/rapper & lyrical maestro chats to us about his debut album “DARK DAYS TURN NIGHTS”, collabing with Scribe, and his latest single “KICK BACK”.

Q&A: CRYSTAL
The Wellington born & raised alternative pop artist and producer’s single “The Chase” has featured on Spotify’s most iconic playlists and she now chats to us about her latest track “One Dollar Pizza”.

Q&A: Silas Futura
Originally from Mahurangi, the now Auckland-based artist has landed with his new neo soul, jazz, funk and R&B inspired EP “Pluto” including “Precious” produced by SmokeyGotBeatz.

Q&A: imugi 이무기
Tāmaki Makaurau’s electro-pop-synth power-duo continue to take us on an ultra-dreamy cosmic journey with their sophomore EP “Dragonfruit”, and latest singles “Swimming” and “Memories”.

Q&A: Indyah
The Auckland-based pop sensation has dropped hit after hit, and now we’re obsessed with her latest pop/RnB single “Dynamite” produced by fellow kiwi LMC (Rich the Kid, Lil Skies, Swae Lee).