Sound craftsmanship: the timber and timbre of Tukituki Instruments
Cajon drum maker Phill Jones is usually based in Wellington, but sends us his interview from Istanbul, on his way to to Bulgaria. Travelling with his partner to visit her home country for the first time, he made a special cajon for the journey…
Indie pop musician Grace Pageant (formerly known as Anna Kaye) has just released her new single, Girl With No Bones. It’s a quirky, catchy tune with a super crafty stop motion video featuring no less than 8000 buttons, a little rhythmic embroidery and designer hand knitted dresses you might have also spotted on New Zealand’s Next Top Model. It had me at hello with that fabulous vintage haberdashery!
Led by New Zealanders Cy Winstanley and Vanessa McGowan, Her Make Believe Band is a London born band described as a “masterful blend of Americana fused with jazz, soul and pop”. They’ve been getting rave reviews in New Zealand and the UK for their debut … Read more »
Wellington-based musician and craftsperson Al Fraser is a man of many talents. As well as performing with indie folk group The Woolshed Sessions, he plays his handcrafted taonga puoro (musical instruments of the Maori) with several other Wellington bands, including Tahu and Rosy Tin Teacaddy. … Read more »
ROY G and the BIVinators are led by the multi-talented Maz Hermon, whose roles include those of drummer, lead guitarist and vocalist, audio engineer and illustrator for their debut album The Rainbow Throw. Joining Maz on the stage you’re likely to find many of Wellington’s … Read more »
Singer/songwriter Mea Grenell currently resides in Wellington, performing solo and with Jessie Moss in folk duo Harriet and the Matches. In the midst of recording her next solo album, due to be released this spring, Mea took a moment to choose handmade treats on Felt … Read more »
Don’t let anyone tell you folk isn’t cool. Auckland alt-folk 3 piece Forbidden Joe brings together the diverse musical backgrounds of Frances Dickinson, Emily Giles and Alex Borwick and the unique instrumentation of concertina, banjo, cello and trombone, to create an unprecedented contemporary folk sound. … Read more »
Billy Earl and Betty Grey are the musical talent of Wellington indie-folk group, Rosy Tin Teacaddy. Recipients of a Wild Creations fund courtesy of Creative NZ and DOC, they are currently installed in a cottage overlooking Lake Tarawera, immersed in writing and recording a new … Read more »
3-piece roots/rock/soul group Hikoikoi have opened for The Original Wailers and appeared at numerous festivals around New Zealand over the last 3 years, including Auckland City Music in the Parks and Wellington’s One Love Festival. Influenced by early gospel and roots reggae, Hikoikoi’s signature sound … Read more »
From melodica, harmonica, glockenspiel, tambourine and trombone, Wellington folk pop five piece Urbantramper draw their soulful ballads, driving beats and beautiful harmonies. They’ve toured in New Zealand, Australia, Europe and the UK, played alongside the likes of Calexico, So So Modern, Blitzen Trapper and Cut … Read more »