Pretty Stooked: Wanted (2022) single

Pretty Stooked: Wanted (2022) single

by | May 9, 2022 | Reviews

Songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Eddie Kiesanowski has been involved in music from a young age, and while studying at ARA he formed his first band, {Skelter}. After they had released their debut EP they headed off to Melbourne with mentor Tom Larkin ({Shihad}). The...
Aria: Love Songs Till Midnight (2022)

Aria: Love Songs Till Midnight (2022)

by | May 9, 2022 | Reviews

Here we have the debut EP from Aria, and a really interesting release it is as well. The focus throughout is on her pure clear vocals which have a tone that bring the listener in close, no matter what style they are performing. In that sense she is somewhat...
No Man’s Land: West Coast (2022) single

No Man’s Land: West Coast (2022) single

by | May 9, 2022 | Reviews

This is the third single from all-girl Wellington-based quartet {No Man’s Land}, which I am guessing is the rationale behind the name and I must admit it made me smile. That smile continued as I listened to West Coast as there is a naivety and pop sensibility to it...
Big Scout: Redwood Street Massive (2022) single

Big Scout: Redwood Street Massive (2022) single

by | May 9, 2022 | Reviews

It’s not often that a song can take me straight back more than 40 years on the first time of hearing, only to reinforce that with repeated plays, but that is exactly what happened with this angry trio from Blenheim. This is stripped back music which has a great deal...