coup de main - noun
kü-də-ˈmaⁿ
Definition of coup de main : an attack that achieves complete surprise.

Here's where you can get the CDM x NZ On Air booklet!

Over the past year, we've been highlighting some of our favourite up-and-coming New Zealand artists in collaboration with our friends at NZ On Air - and to celebrate the 10 interviews and photoshoots we've done, we've made a printed accompaniment showcasing each of the artists.

The booklet is available now - for free! - for all lovers of music, and we've compiled a list of places where you can pick them up as below:

- Coup De Main web-store: https://coupdemainshop.myshopify.com

Big Thief announce a second Auckland date and upgrade their Wellington show - and here's why you should see them live.

Big Thief will be playing in New Zealand in December later this year after cancelled show dates from May 2020 - and we couldn't be more excited! Due to overwhelming demand, the band have just announced a second show in Auckland at the Powerstation after their first show sold out and have upgraded their Wellington show to the Michael Fowler Centre. 

Tickets for the new shows go on sale from 2pm on Friday, April 8th - click here - get in quick to purchase these ones before they sell out.

An Omar Apollo x 'Ivory' appreciation post.

Omar Apollo has just released his long-awaited debut album 'Ivory' which features the singles, 'Tamagotchi', 'Killing Me' and 'Invincible'. The album also includes the track he shared back in November of last year; a collaboration with Kali Uchis titled 'Bad Life'.

So today, on the day of release, we are celebrating...

#1. The album features production from the likes of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and features vocal features from Daniel Caesar, as well as Kali Uchis.

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