Tony Stamp
'Māori have always had to fight for their rights'
Auckland musician Payton Taplin, who is now making guitar-based indie rock under the name 'Greatsouth', says his new album is full of protest songs that pay homage to his South Auckland background.
Video, AudioBill Callahan's Resuscitate breaths new life into some already-great tunes
An expansive, digressive live album by an indie Americana great.
AudioHolly Arrowsmith's Blue Dreams is carefully constructed and immediately impressive
The Best Country Song winner is joined by three members of Tiny Ruins for her third album of philosophical alt-country. Video, Audio
Holly Arrowsmith's Blue Dreams is carefully constructed and immediately impressive
The Best Country Song winner is joined by three members of Tiny Ruins for her third album of philosophical alt-country.
Video, AudioMusic Critic: Abdul Raheem and R.E.M.
Resident music journalist Tony Stamp plays for us Alaiye by Ghanaian musician Abdul Raheem and Strange Currencies by R.E.M. Audio
It's worth savouring the details of Chris Cohen's Paint a Room
The latest from an indie musician with an impressive CV. Video, Audio
The vibes are always right on Brijean's Macro
A frothy, percussion-fuelled blast of '60s pop and dance music thump. Video, Audio
“I was being manipulated by social media itself. Its whole purpose is to keep you arguing”: Arab Strap take on the internet
The '90s indie rockers are back with their second album following a 15 year break, and have a lot to say about life online. Video, Audio
It's worth savouring the details of Chris Cohen's Paint a Room
The latest from an indie musician with an impressive CV.
Video, Audio“I was being manipulated by social media itself. Its whole purpose is to keep you arguing”: Arab Strap take on the internet
The '90s indie rockers are back with their second album following a 15 year break, and have a lot to say about life online.
Video, AudioThe vibes are always right on Brijean's Macro
A frothy, percussion-fuelled blast of '60s pop and dance music thump.
Video, AudioAuckland beatmaker SR Mpofu is chasing the perfect groove
Tony meets Auckland beatmaker SR Mpofu to find out how he released 12 projects in one year, learn about his childhood in Zimbabwe, and receive a lesson in music production. Audio
Cassandra Jenkins rubs against profundity on My Light, My Destroyer
The New York singer-songwriter presents a hyper-literate mix of indie-pop and found sounds. Video, Audio
Auckland beatmaker SR Mpofu is chasing the perfect groove
Tony meets Auckland beatmaker SR Mpofu to find out how he released 12 projects in one year, learn about his childhood in Zimbabwe, and receive a lesson in music production.
AudioCassandra Jenkins rubs against profundity on My Light, My Destroyer
The New York singer-songwriter presents a hyper-literate mix of indie-pop and found sounds.
Video, AudioStill Here Season 2 is a warm reflection of Auckland's Pasifika community
The soundtrack to the web series focusing on Auckland's inner-city Pasifika community features music performed by members of Leao and Noa Records. Audio
Still Here Season 2 is a warm reflection of Auckland's Pasifika community
The soundtrack to the web series focusing on Auckland's inner-city Pasifika community features music performed by members of Leao and Noa Records.
AudioThe rise of male diet influencers
Writer Tony Stamp has been investigating the orgins and influx of self-appointed diet experts for David Farrier's Webworm. Audio
The new album by UK collective SAULT is excellent... but you can't listen to it
The elusive UK soul collective present a one-track album that celebrates spirituality. Audio
1990s cult hitmakers The Folk Implosion return with Walk Thru Me
Lou Barlow's indie pop duo reunite for another mix of the heartfelt and experimental. Video, Audio
