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Today’s special guest is artist & producer EDY - he’s cemented himself as an integral part of the Aotearoa music scene, especially in the R&B / hip hop space, and has worked with countless local artists. Today we celebrate the release of his self-titled debut album ft. his frequent collaborators and friends Sam V, HALES, JARNA, BKIDD, LNGSLV, XUZZ, William Singe, Amila, Hamo Dell, and ELENA.

Today's special guest is Tāmaki Makaurau based Māori artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist HINA. Sharing her name with a deity of the moon known throughout Polynesia, we celebrate the release of her mesmerising new EP 'Omen'.

Today’s special guest is MOHI - a musical force that transcends boundaries and unites cultures. This Māori, neo-soul, pop, and funk artist weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of sound, where Te Reo Māori and ancient Māori storytelling harmoniously merge with English lyrics and urban influences. Having recently taken home the APRA Maioha Award at the 2023 APRA Silver Scroll awards, and performed at Big S...

Today’s special guest is YAHYAH - after pursuing music in London and then in LA as a songwriter for Genuine Music Group, including being thrown into the studio with acclaimed writers and producers who have worked with the likes of Christina Aguilera, Usher, Drake & Snoh Aalegra. Her artist project is now at the forefront and today we celebrate YAHYAH’s new EP ‘7 Lovers!’. We also chat about her No...

Today’s special guest is Paige - a small town girl from Clark’s Beach who first starting uploading her covers to YouTube at age 12. Through the power of social media this has led to international attention from music & entertainment royalty including Billie Eilish. She has opened for international acts like George Ezra, Ruel, Holly Humberstone, grentperez and Nina Nesbitt and has toured with some...

Today’s guest is alt-pop rocker MACEY. Having opened for the likes of Tash Sultana, Lime Cordiale and Teenage Dads, today we are celebrating the release of his debut album “The Lovers”, which exposes the anxiety and insecurities that come with life, love, and loss.

Today's special guest is Luca George - NZ's favourite new pop star from Wanaka. Luca is the first artist to be signed with Platoon, the London-based artist development company known for the early-stage career development of artists including Billie Eilish, Holly Humberstone, YEBBA, Jorja Smith and so many more. He was also recently selected by Troye Sivan as the sole NZ artist to be invited to tak...

Welcome to the first episode! Today we have very special guest, Kiwi Chilean rising star Amila. She brings a fresh, global sound to the NZ pop scene with her debut EP 'Life Changes'. We chat about her musical journey so far, discuss the new EP track by track, talk about her fave NZ artists at the moment and more.