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

Introducing: Jane Remover on her sophomore album 'Census Designated'.

Jane Remover's debut album, 'Frailty', marked her coming-of-age coming and going, and the staleness of being in the suburbs as a queer teenager. Her follow-up record album, 'Census Designated' was created soon after 'Frailty' more as a calling with the baptism of realisation that there was still more left to say, just in a different sonic landscape.

Dua Lipa returns with new song 'Houdini'.

Dua Lipa has returned with her new single, 'Houdini' - kicking off a new era of music for the popstar.

On the track, Lipa shares: “’Houdini’ is very tongue in cheek, exploring the idea of whether someone is really worth my while or if I’ll ghost them in the end. You never know where something may take you, that’s the beauty of being open to whatever life throws your way. I’m looking forward to sharing that feeling of defiant bliss with my fans.”

Watch the video for 'Houdini' below... 

Joji is coming to New Zealand + here's why you should see him live.

Joji will be performing in Auckland for the very first time this month as part of his new 'Pandemonium Tour' on November 22nd at Spark Arena.

Tickets are available now - head here to grab yours. 

#1. With the cancellation of Laneway Festival 2023 earlier this year where Joji was meant to perform, this upcoming November show marks his first ever performance in New Zealand!

Which Pinkpantheress song are you?

Pinkpantheress has released her highly anticipated debut album, 'Heaven Knows' - featuring collaborations with the likes of Ice Spice, Kelela, and Central Cee... and to celebrate the drop, we've come up with a highly scientific quiz so you can figure out which Pinkpantheress song you are!

DO THE QUIZ HERE:

Listen to Pinkpantheress's debut album 'Heaven Knows' below...

Interview: The Saturn Return of Paramore.

This is not a story about a chosen one. This is a story about how three star-crossed teenagers found each other at the exact right time when they needed connection and community - banding together to become the very best of friends despite being catapulted head-first by an unrelenting universe into nearly two decades of extreme trials and tribulations.

Mermaidens share self-titled fourth album + new single 'Sour Lips'.

Mermaidens have shared their 11 track self-titled fourth album, plus a new single from the record, 'Sour Lips' .

The band's Gussie Larkin shares: "I wasn't planning on staying in New Zealand after 'Look Me In The Eye' was released. I was all set to move to Berlin in 2020!...The past few years have been a lesson in patience and not putting too much pressure on myself to create fast."

Watch the video for 'Sour Lips' below... 

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