Tony Stamp
City of Clowns by Marie Davidson
The Montreal producer teams up with dancefloor doyens Soulwax for an album of floor-fillers with thematic heft. Audio
Forever is a Feeling by Lucy Dacus
After the success of supergroup Boygenius, one third of the trio finds herself under extra scrutiny, doling out lyrical breadcrumbs while enjoying a major-label budget. Audio
Lay Low by Eddie Chacon
On his third solo album the '90s hitmaker pays tribute to his late mother on RnB songs with uncommon depth. Audio
Sinister Grift by Panda Bear
An upbeat collection from the Animal Collective member hides its serious intent beneath waves of major-chord harmonies. Audio
One is Always Heading Somewhere by Womb
The sibling trio deliver their most dynamic collection of tunes, mournful and anthemic while retaining their trademark mystique. Audio
One is Always Heading Somewhere by Womb
The sibling trio deliver their most dynamic collection of tunes, mournful and anthemic while retaining their trademark mystique.
AudioInterview: Mānuka Recordings
Tony Stamp speaks to Dylan Biscuit and Kenny Sterling from Mānuka Recordings, who since 2022 have been outputting excellent funk, soul, and disco, in collaboration with local musicians. Audio
New Tomorrows by Sola Rosa
Andrew Spraggon marks the 25th year of Sola Rosa with a new EP that draws the curtain on this chapter of the project. Audio
Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
A new documentary by Questlove follows the rise and fall of a beloved American perfromer, its soundtrack full of alternate versions of classic tunes. Audio
Luminescent Creatures by Ichiko Aoba
The Japanese singer-songwriter presents another soothing selection of tunes, inspired by dreams, fictional worlds, and diving expeditions. Audio
JID022 by Ebo Taylor, Adrian Younge, and Ali Shaheed Muhammed
A meeting between an 88-year-old Highlife pioneer, jazz musician, and former A Tribe Called Quest member delivers upbeat, celebratory results. Audio
Spring Board by The Chills
Prior to his death Martin Phillipps re-recorded a selection of early demos, with results much more lush and gentle than they would have been 40 years ago. Audio
EP2 by Half Hexagon
The local indie supergroup continue to hone a very specific vision on their second EP of sparse, krautrock-infused jams. Audio
EP2 by Half Hexagon
The local indie supergroup continue to hone a very specific vision on their second EP of sparse, krautrock-infused jams.
AudioCrawling Chorus by Ripship
The Poneke psych-rock duo's second album contains stories about UFOs, satanic panic, and Spongebob Squarepants, paired with dynamic music drawing on everything from krautrock to new wave. Audio
Expat Kiwi filmmaker Elric Kane on his successful podcasting career, and debut American movie The Dead Thing
The Shudder production deals with the horrific side of internet dating. Video, Audio
Expat Kiwi filmmaker Elric Kane on his successful podcasting career, and debut American movie The Dead Thing
The Shudder production deals with the horrific side of internet dating.
Video, AudioRNZŌ SZN by RNZŌ
The youngest performer at this years Laneway is still in his teens, and with the help of some key players in the Auckland hip-hop scene has released a debut bursting with confidence, regional… Audio
Lower by Benjamin Booker
The American garage rock musician teams with underground hip-hop producer Kenny Segal for an album that goes deeper and darker than he has before, as per its title. Audio
Lower by Benjamin Booker
The American garage rock musician teams with underground hip-hop producer Kenny Segal for an album that goes deeper and darker than he has before, as per its title.
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