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Zed Debut At No. 1
Christchurch band Zed, have just debuted at Number 1 with their new album, Silencer and you can read all about it here.
Finn/Runga/Dobbyn To Tour New Zealand
Tim Finn, Bic Runga and Dave Dobbyn have united together for the first time for an epic New Zealand tour this month.
Pitch Black to Tour New Zealand
Top electronic music act Pitch Black have announced a new tour and new album, 'electronomicon'
New Zealand Jazz
Check out some of the New Zealand jazz sites that are around on the web.
Fiona McDonald
Fiona McDonald is the former singer of both the Strawpeople and Headless Chickens. Recently she released her first solo album, 'A Different Hunger'. Read an interview with her here.
Foghorn
Find out more about Nick Atkinson: his jazz band Foghorn, his past in Supergroove and his plans for the future.
In Touch With Humanity
Dave Koelmeyer is a young composer who recently composed the music for Anti-Pasto Theatre at Auckland University's Maidment. He has been profiled on Concert FM and has plans to work in soundtracks and theatre in the future. Find out about this young up and comer here.
Stellar 101
Stellar recently reached number 1 in New Zealand, and are fronted by flame haired Boh Runga. Read this article to take an introductory class in the nature, origins and philosophy of the band. And if you complete the assignment ar the end, you'll gain extra credit!
Six Degrees away from Mark
New Zealand jazz musician Mark de Clive-Lowe is back with his new album, Six Degrees. Here he talks about his trip overseas last year, and working with some of the top dance music producers around.
Bailterspace, Solar.3 (Wildside/BMG)
Bailterspace have released their new album, Solar.3 Check out this review of the album.
Sting's Policing of Neil Finn
This article explores the interesting connections between Sting and Neil Finn, formerly of Crowded House.
Kiwi Rock
Here are some Kiwi Rock sites, from alternative to pub rock.
New Zealand Music Mailing Lists
Check out this story for info on New Zealand Music mailing lists.
Tangata Records
Learn more about Tangata Records which specialises in the indigenous music of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Dave Dobbyn 2
More highlights from the August interview with Dave Dobbyn.
Voom
Anne-Marie talks to Buzz from Voom about the band's album, Now I Am Me.
ENZSO 2
Find out more about the ENZSO 2, the second Split Enz orchestral project with the NZSO.
Gareth is Farr Ahead of the Rest
Gareth Farr is a New Zealand classical composer and drag artist, Lilith. Learn more through this interview.
Mike Chunn and APRA
The Green Ribbon Campaign
Learn more about the Green Ribbon Campaign, an intiative which supports more New Zealand made programmes and music on radio and television.
The Muttonbirds
Find out more about NZ band, the Muttonbirds.
Review: xtrasmokefreerockquest
A review of highschool band competition the xtrasmokefreerockquest.
Jordan Reyne
Jordan Reyne is a young New Zealand songwriter. Learn more about her from this article.
Squeeze
Squeeze is the only NZ Music show that screens on local television. Find out more here.
The Feelers: Feeling Their Way To Success
The Feelers are a top selling Kiwi band. Learn more about them from this interview with Hamish, the band's drummer.
New Zealand Music Fan Sites
This article includes links and descriptions for New Zealand music fan sites. Find out more about such acts as the Feelers, Bic Runga and Shihad.
New Zealand Radio Live
Find out about NZ radio stations that broadcast live to the internet.
Dave Dobbyn: The Islander
Dave Dobbyn, legendary NZ songwriter, talks about his new album, the Islander.
Tom Ludvigson Takes A Trip To The Moon
Tom Ludvigson and Trevor Reekie are part of the duo A Trip To The Moon. Here Tom talks about the group's new single, and his other musical projects such as the jazz group, Bluespeak, which includes Greg Johnson.
Goodbye Marc Hunter
Marc Hunter, musician with Dragon, sadly died recently. Here is a tribute to him.
Breathe
Breathe, a hot young New Zealand band from Wellington, are backgrounded here.
A Crowded House Greets Neil Finn in Perth
The Exponents
Learn more about the history of legendary NZ band, the Exponents.
Chris Knox
Chris Knox has been an integral part of the New Zealand music scene since the late 70's. Check out this article for more information.
Martin Phillipps and the Chills
Martin Phillipps of the Chills is one of New Zealand's best songwriters. Here we profile some Chills websites.
Tim Finn Steels His Future
Ex Split Enz man,Tim Finn, talks about Steel City, his musical collaboration with Dein Perry.
Barry Saunders Moves To The Magnetic South
Barry Saunders (ex Warratahs) has released his new album, Magnetic South. Here, he talks to Anne-Marie de Bruin.
Finnatic fans find fresh Finn fan-tastic!
Neil Finn formerly of Crowded House/Split Enz has recently released a new album. Here, fans offer their viewpoints on what they think of the new music.
Bic Runga
Bic Runga was the most successful female artist in New Zealand music last year, here are just a few of the many Web Sites dedicated to her.
Blue Bell and Dead Flowers Bloom Again
Dead Flowers have released their self titled third album.We talk to lead singer, Bryan Bell about his band and issues in the music industry.
Eddie Rayner
Interview with Eddie Rayner, ex-keyboardist with superstar New Zealand group of the 70's and 80's, Split Enz.
Electronic Music
Here is a guide to just some of the Web Sites related to New Zealand electronic music.
Jan Hellriegel
Jan Hellriegel is a leading New Zealand singer, find out more about her here.
New Zealand Music Week
New Zealand Music Week is an annual promotion on radio stations round the country to get more Kiwi Music on the radio.
Some New Zealand Music Sites
Here is a guide to just some of the many New Zealand music Web Sites around.
New Zealand Music: The Fans
New Zealand music from a fan's perspective.
Mike Chunn: The Seven Voices of Split Enz
Mike Chunn, ex-bassist for Split Enz, talks about the band and his new book.
Greg Johnson, Live at Tabac, Mar. 29 1998
Greg Johnson live review 29 March, 1998.
Peter Posa
Peter Posa, famous New Zealand guitarist of the 1960's is profiled here.
Crowded House: The Book
Interview with Chris Bourke, author of Something So Stong, the story of Crowded House/Neil Finn
Victoria Kelly: The Best of Both Music Worlds
Victoria Kelly, soundtrack composer (the Ugly.) She's worked with Greg Johnson, Strawpeople.
New Zealand Music Venues and @Luna
Interview with Rayna Duncan about the closure of @Luna, NZ. Neil Finn/Shawn Colvin played there.
Unitone HiFi & TriggerX: Past, Present, Future for Joost
Learn more about Joost Langeveld's (aka Dutchieman, ex Unitone HiFi) project TriggerX
Moana and Maori Culture
Moana and the Moahunters have released their new album, "Tahi." Learn more about the band and their music, in an interview with lead singer, Moana Maniapoto-Jackson.
Trevor Reekie and Pagan Records
Keep On Moving With Moizna
Mark de Clive-Lowe
Mark de Clive-Lowe is leading a young New Zealand jazz player. Learn more about him from this interview.
Greg Johnson
Auckland singer-sonwriter, Greg Johnson, released his fourth album, "Chinese Whispers" last year. Here is an interview with him.
Twenty Five Years of Split Enz

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