Interviews

If you’ve spent time scrolling Instagram Reels or dancing at Wellington clubs, there’s a good chance you’ve come across FFAR (Raff Mchunt). Whether it’s his signature bucket hat or his classic sign-off (“Thanks mate!”) the Mount Maunganui-raised DJ and producer has quietly built a recognisable presence

Whether he’s creating posters, designing clothing or creating music you can be sure that Jai Bartlett is crafting his work with intention and care, considering each element and thinking about the messages he wants to share with the world. Musical Background Growing up in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Jai’s early

Talking with 19-year-old musician Ben Bonetti, it quickly becomes clear that he’s juggling more than your average second-year student. Hailing from Cambridge and now based in Wellington, Ben is studying a Bachelor of Commercial Music (Practice) at Massey University, performing DJ sets, working on a solo album, and fronting

If you’ve been around the Wellington music scene lately, chances are you’ve come across Renée Burnett. The 20-year-old singer-songwriter from West Auckland has found her stride blending neo-soul, R&B, and Afrobeat sounds; both as a solo artist and a co-founder of College Try. University Music has

16 year old Whakatū-based artist Imani-J (Alyahna Sanson-Rejouis)  is no stranger to the big stage —whether performing solo or as part of the electronic pop duo JOLA BURNS. With her new single See You In Jupiter on the way, I caught up with her to talk about her evolving style,

Pōneke Wellington is home to a constantly evolving music scene, and among the fresh faces making an impact is College Try. The indie pop-rock band has been steadily building momentum since forming at Massey University in 2023. I caught up with vocalist Kloey Shaw to talk about the band’s