new zealand

Gains: Cables

Today’s instrumental feature comes from the self-titled 2015 LP from Palmerston North, New Zealand based three-piece indie rock band GAINS. The exceptional album was released January 1st, and sadly, it appears the band likely played their last show in Jan…

Paper Thieves: 25 day war

Paper Thieves are a five-piece indie pop group currently based in Berlin but with members that have diverse roots noted across several countries, notably New Zealand, Turkey and Germany. They’ve recently finished their excellent debut EP “Headlights” in 2016 and…

Lake South: Good Keen Man

Lake South brings a healthy dose of synth pop via Wellington, New Zealand by his new 2017 LP, “If You’re Born On An Island The Ocean Heals You“. This new release features eleven tracks released this past March with a…

Two Cartoons: Horizon Approaching

Hailing from Dunedin, New Zealand, Two Cartoons formed in early 2011, with a reported initial mindset to harness and channel the feel of summer and their continued love for bands like Best Coast, Wavves and The Drums. Within the first…

Joe Morton: Giants

New Zealand artist Joe Morton released his debut single a few months back after recording this stunning first effort at Parachute Studios with producer Sam De Jong. We couldn’t find too much out there on this artist to date, but…