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

Interview: Slow Hollows on their new album 'Actors'.

November 15, 2019 by Shahlin Graves

"Pardon my dullness, what’s my part?" ponders Slow Hollows frontman Austin Anderson in the concluding lines of 'Young Man', a wry ode to discerning self-analysis and lackadaisical thinking, which features on the quartet's aptly titled new album, 'Actors'. In conversation, Anderson explains that after reflecting on the people in his life, he concluded that, "Everybody's just kind of acting in their own thing and just working to get through whatever it is that they need to get through." This universal theme runs through the entirety of 'Actors', fr

Interview: BENEE on her 'Stella & Steve' EP.

November 15, 2019 by rose_riddell

On her brand new 'Stella & Steve' EP out today, BENEE delves further into her vulnerabilities about loneliness in 'Supalonely', fantastical stories in 'Monsta', tensions around friendship in 'Find An Island', and so much more - showcasing her musical exploration throughout this new collection of six songs.

5 reasons to watch Rex Orange County live next June.

We're already counting down the days until Rex Orange County returns to New Zealand for his first ever headline tour next June - which will see him perform at Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre on June 10th, and Auckland's Spark Arena on June 11th.

In anticipation for the two shows, we've put together some reasons why you should add tickets to the show to your Christmas wish-list.

Check them out below...

Listen: Billie Eilish's new song 'Everything I Wanted'.

After announcing a new song was on the way, Billie Eilish has treated fans to a brand new song, 'Everything I Wanted', a heartfelt song that was written with and produced by her brother Finneas.

About the song, Billie shared that it's a song that: "My brother and I wrote about each other. No matter what happens, we always have been and will be there to make it better.”

Listen to 'Everything I Wanted' below...

Interview: Paige on her single 'Bloom', performing live, and more.

November 14, 2019 by rose_riddell

First starting out sharing covers via YouTube and Instagram, Paige has begun a journey to become her own artist in the past few years through the release of her own original music, and has gone on to perform opening for Ruel, George Ezra, Nina Nesbitt, and more.

We spoke with Paige about her latest single 'Bloom', developing her live sound, and more...

Interview: Harper Finn on his new single, 'Good For Me', songwriting, and more.

November 14, 2019 by rose_riddell

Having shared two new singles midway through 2019, singer-songwriter Harper Finn has given the world another piece of his musical soul with 'Good For Me', a song which he first started working on at the age of 17, and now four years later has released into the world.

With an accompanying music video shot in Auckland's iconic Stebbing Studio, the piano-driven song showcases Finn's heartfelt lyrical talents, and is a taste of things to come.

Introducing: Kawala + their new single 'Who'd You Rather'.

North London five-piece Kawala have been gathering momentum in the UK ahead of the release of their self-titled EP - from playing Reading & Leeds to selling out shows across the country, opening for The Vaccines, George Ezra, plus gaining a fan in the form of Sam Smith!

Inspired by the likes of Bombay Bicycle Club, Bon Iver, The Staves, and more, the group were originally formed as a musical partnership between Jim Higson and Daniel McCarthy - and today they've just shared another track from the upcoming EP.

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