Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews

Independent New Zealand music duo Moemoeā is set to release their new single, "The Fray" Moemoeā is the Taranaki-based musical partnership of Sherrie Flanagan and Chloe Danz, who combine their extensive live and recorded backgrounds to create an intimate, harmony-driven sound. Following the release of their debut EP Flicker and a string of successful singles recorded at Rhythm Ace Studio...

Formedin2019, Flax(formerlyFlaxxies) are a five piece alternative rock band out of Auckland, NewZealand. ThroughyearsoftouringacrossAotearoa, Flaxxies built a growing reputation for their soulful, high energy live shows. After spending the past year away from the stage,writing and recording their new project: Teething,the band steps into a new chapter of their artistry. BARRICADES is the first sin...

RIIKI REID returns with new single ‘Pāinaina’, out now. Written entirely in Te Reo Māori, for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week. Drawing from dance music spanning the 70’s, 90’s through to the 00’s, RIIKI and collaborators Pere Wihongi and Devin Abrams began researching the history of Māori-language dance and disco music, discovering Dalvanius Prime’s ‘Voodoo Lady’ - which is sampled in...

Orangefarm is juiced to be back with a fresh crop of songs on the forthcoming new album Motoring for Beginners. Due for release on October 2, the sophomore effort by the Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington indie band follows and builds upon the group’s widely acclaimed 2023 debut Inheritance. The band follows their wistful first single Affectionate Friction with the upbeat and cheeky, ‘Your Sister’s Fr...

Tāmaki Makaurau alt-soul artist Tiger Lotiss is back with another sultry cinematic number ‘ Python ’. Auckland Artist Tiger Lotiss gave us ‘ Chameleon ‘ back in February, and ‘ Tiger in the Garden ‘ in August, now get ready to smoulder with his new track ‘Python.’ Sultry and slow-burning ‘Python’ is a soulful, hip-hop infused track about navigating his late-teen years in a world of promiscuity and...

Born in Ukraine and seeking refuge in New Zealand post Chernobyl, VÏKÆ is no stranger to adversity. Her music openly talks about her struggles with bipolar, addiction and poor judgement. Honest and raw VÏKÆ describes her artistry as being “brassy to purposefully make the psyche uncomfortable”. In an attempt to steer clear of coming across disingenuous, her unique "DIY" approach to making music, co...

Following their comeback single In the Clouds, eight piece Wellington hip-hop and funk outfit, Raw Collective, are back with another solid tune, Tables Turned, the second single from their upcoming fourth album.  Tables Turned evokes dreams of summer to come and features the vocals of multi-platinum reggae artist  Iharaira Starr (formally Israel Starr), a two-time recipient of Best Reggae Album at...

'Make It Simple', the second single from Kirikiriroa songwriter Nicholas Joseph’s debut album Sailing is out August 20th via Sonorous Circle. The sweetest and most pop-leaning of the album's eight tracks, 'Make It Simple' considers both the charm and weight of regional Aotearoa's vast landscape - the freedom of it, and the isolation. Musically, it veers into classic 90s gui...

Singer-songwriter Ben Chavasse is set to release his second 2026 single this August, with a lush track titled ‘Teething’. On ‘Teething’, Chavasse sings confessions and yearnings of a wannabe lover boy, experiencing repeated crushings from distant, fantastical crushes. However, there are hints this hopeless romantic is courting his own heartaches. “It’s about these fantasies of how we might relate...

Ōtautahi indie-rock favourites Pool House have officially arrived with the release of their highly anticipated debut album, Foreign Films - a defining moment for one of New Zealand's most-promising independent bands. After steadily building a loyal following across Aotearoa and Australia through single releases and sold-out shows the Christchurch four-piece have delivered their debut album, an...

Beth Torrance writes thoughtful, disarming songs about connection to people and place, pairing sharp lyricism with melodic indie songwriting. Her music has drawn comparisons to artists like The Smiths, Elliott Smith and Adrianne Lenker, while her latest work pushes further into guitar-driven indie rock. Beth's new single, Suzy May (released on June 5 through Particle Recordings), is the first...

Paradiso Parade usher in the arrival of their lower-power indie rock single ‘c’mon automaton’. Dynamic indie rock trio paradiso PDE has officially announced the upcoming release of their anticipated new single, “c’mon automaton.” Serving as a gritty, high-energy transmission from the modern landscape, “c’mon automaton” explores the blurred lines and quiet surrenders of the digital epoch. The track...

With sensationally powerful vocals and rocking guitar riffs, COURTNAY & THE UNHOLY REVERIE deliver another stunner with DEVIL IN THE DETAILS, their latest single from their upcoming album “Trouble/Grace” a duet which showcases the intoxicating sound and deep soul of this swamp-drenched dirty delta-blues + modern-rock band from the heart of Taranaki. Conduits of a raw, searing energy infused wi...

NOPILOT is a four piece alternative rock band hailing from Christchurch, New Zealand. They boast a charismatic, high energy and genuine performance, selling out their debut show at darkroom in February of 2026. NOPILOT’s sophomore single “What Am I Doing Here?” is a high energy, uptempo rock song with sleek pop production- akin to the likes of early “Killers”. “What Am I Doing Here” draws inspirat...

deepState is the musical project of Jessica Morgan (she/her), a musician and songwriter based in Tāmaki Makaurau. Teaming up with Sunreturn in 2021 for her debut MMXXI, Morgan has made her name for herself while exploring the nuances of House, Electronica, Downtempo, Garage and Breakbeat. deepState would go on to release MMXXI Remixes (featuring the likes of Dbldbl & Grecco Romank) along with...

The Advocators are carving a unique place in New Zealand’s musical landscape with a dark and gritty sound unlike any other. Previous releases have garnered tens of thousands of streams, praise from publications such as Rolling Stone Australia, 13th Floor, NZ Musician, Happy Mag, Under the Radar, and radio play across New Zealand and Australian student & community stations.

Sam’s journey into music began somewhere unexpected, sitting down at a grand piano owned by an old family friend and discovering he could play parts of songs he knew. 4 hours later, he was hooked.  During the months of lockdown, this spark grew into something deeper, pushing him to start singing in his local church and producing on GarageBand.  Being part of a worship band regularly gave him a sol...

As a bass player, Hamish has spent years supporting other people’s musical projects. But when a disease outbreak brought the world to its knees, it opened up time and space for a different kind of musical expression. Finding a voice in a time of chaos helped steady the internal mayhem and allowed self-expression to reign. The Strange Love album is the result of that deep dive, and a newly found fa...

Ammonita's alternative grunge sound captures a variety of feelings through the songs they write. From punching rap-metal tracks, to the longing sensations of their debut single 'Walnut', Ammonita encapsulates a pure love for music from the entire band. Rooted in playing gigs across venues in Ōtepoti, Ammonita is grounded in a passion for live performance. This five-piece is without que...

Emerging in 2025 from NEW PLYMOUTH, New Zealand, Black Velvet Butchers blends rock, alternative rock, pop, blues, fusion, hard rock, experimental and reggae into a genre-defying sound. A Taranaki trio, our music is a culmination of homegrown heart and soul, musical stories born, bred and raised on a rich history of a collective sound/genre purely known as "Kiwi Music" , whether we proudl...

Trip Change are a dynamic band from Taranaki, Aotearoa New Zealand, crafting a rich, groove-driven sound that draws from across the globe. Blending elements of soul, roots, funk, jazz, reggae, psychedelic textures and ska, their music is a vibrant fusion of rhythm, culture and connection. Deeply inspired by the landscapes of Aotearoa from the powerful presence of Mount Taranaki to the surrounding...

I'm Nivaryn Dane, a 25-year-old artist and teacher based in Taihape. I have a new single called Know Yourself out April 17 and wanted to send it your way. It’s a mix of Neil Young and 90s grunge. My previous stuff has had some play across the uni stations, and since I'm just down the road in Taihape.

Building on their reputation for honeyed melodies and high-energy grooves, Taranaki’s own Fin Rah Zel today releases their latest single, ‘TIME TRAVEL’.  A vibrant fusion of contemporary R&B and pop-funk, ‘TIME TRAVEL’ captures a nostalgic yet fresh sound, drawing comparisons to the infectious vibes of Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, and Anderson .Paak.  A musical journey with a sentimental v...

Moemoeā (Sherrie Flanagan and Chloe Danz) met through their local amateur theatre group in Taranaki. Their first song quickly came together, with an easy partnership with Sherries strength in writing lyrics and Chloe’s in composition/melody. They’ve been writing and performing ever since. Moemoeā released their debut EP Flicker in February 2025 and have since released further singles Shh and Devil...

Joe Kearns is a Christchurch born and bred singer-songwriter who's been plying his trade in Chch and trying to get his unique poppy songs heard.  Formerly a student of the University of Canterbury's School of Music where he has an honours degree majoring in composition, he's just released his 14th single full of his usual pop/psychedelic sensibilities with intelligent and interesting l...