Remix of the Week
JAMIE XX - remixed by new gen junglist - Nia Archives | Check it out!
Jamie xx releases the first remix of his In Waves album campaign. It comes from the unstoppable Bradford-born, Leeds-raised new-gen junglist Nia Archives, who steps up to remix one of the album’s standout tracks, ‘Waited All Night‘, Jamie’s collaboration with his The xx bandmates Romy and Oliver Sim. Played out by both artists to a huge live response recently, it sees Nia Archives taking the original’s 2-step pop perfection into unchartered jungle territory, mixing her trademark tough production with a sense of genuine fun.
Reissue of the Week
DESTROY BOYS release Sorry, Mom on vinyl for the 1st time | Get it from your favourite record store!
DESTROY BOYS formed in 2015, when founding members Violet Mayugba and Alexia Roditis were just 15 years old, and each release has marked a period of growth and change. “Looking back, our first three albums marked the deaths of things,” says guitarist Violet Mayugba. “They were soundtracks to our funerals, whether they were for our ages, our mental states. We’ve gone through a lot of changes as a band and as people.” “The first one (Sorry, Mom) was our high school album,” Mayugba explains. Today Destroy Boys release for the first time on vinyl Sorry,Mom.
Tours, Events and Festivals
THE D4 announce Aotearoa summer tour Feb/March 2025 | Plus, pre-order - Out Of My Head on vinyl!
Louder, wilder, and more combustible than ever, NZ’s finest punk n’ rollers, The D4, will be hitting home shores this coming February / March. They will be celebrating the FIRST EVER VINYL pressing of sophomore album Out Of My Head dropping February 7, 2025 via Warner Music.
WOMAD Aotearoa adds four dynamic new artists to lineup | + STEAM Lab & World Of Word speakers announced...
WOMAD Aotearoa is excited to welcome four dynamic new artists to the 2025 festival lineup. The Kunming Garden will once again host the World Of Words, featuring poetry slams, author talks, podcasts, and comedy. STEAM Lab will offer fascinating sessions with innovators and visionaries in diverse fields such as marine biology, chocolate making, song creation, and the science of sleep, providing attendees with the opportunity to explore new ideas and challenge the status quo. Check out all the latest updates.
VIDA announces EP release Showcase & shares new single | Check out 'Embrace Your Failure'
Tāmaki-based multidisciplinary artist VIDA invites you to an evening of sonic transformation and ritual as they unveil their debut EP, Aquatopialien, on Thursday, December 12th at Goblin, 134 Ponsonby Road. Combining live music, storytelling, and immersive performance, this launch promises to be a celebration of collective joy and creative exploration. VIDA’s performance will bring the world of Aquatopialien to life, blending their background in jazz, fine arts, and performance to create an immersive experience that weaves together storytelling, and collective joy.