No Reply - Single Review: Departure Lounge
11 Jul 2023 // review by Sharne Molloy-Turpin
No Reply has mixed an enchanting rhythm that honours classic hip-hop and Reggae. The Tauranga-based band has released their debut single Departure Lounge which is not only funky but inquisitive.
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ARLi - Single Review: KARMA
31 May 2023 // review by Sharne Molloy-Turpin
The first thought that came into my mind after hearing this song was how it would work so well on the soundtrack of a nostalgic 90's film. It’s relatable and relentlessly resilient, I love it.
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Vana - Single Review: Crawling
17 Apr 2023 // review by Sharne Molloy-Turpin
We creep into the mind of Vana with a new bewitching single entitled Crawling, that tells the truth about seeing life through rose-coloured glasses. With two years in the making, this single highlights a personal, emotional experience.
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Lizzy Kula - Single Review: I Dreamt About You
12 Apr 2023 // review by Sharne Molloy-Turpin
Lizzy Kula shares a hypnotic new pop song that welcomes us to dance and possibly cry. Entitled I Dreamt About You, it’s a fresh debut
for her but you couldn’t tell because she has utilised the structure of a good classic pop song.
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Shadowcaster - Single Review: Eternity
19 Mar 2023 // review by Sharne Molloy-Turpin
Shadowcaster has indulged us with a journey into sonic space in their new single titled Eternity.
Its Celtic rock sound and fast-paced rhythm employ numerous instruments that build upon one another to great effect.
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Madeline - Single Review: The Illawarra
23 Feb 2023 // review by Sharne Molloy-Turpin
A song is powerful when you can hear its fashionable beat and appealing lyrics in view of the fact it comes from a special experience. One of Aotearoa’s newest artists Madeline.
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