Iac Music. ft. MC ARME, Rizván 'Right My Wrongs'
Iac Music. ft. MC ARME, Rizván reveal a powerful single which delivers a message of hope about moving forward
Iac Music. ft. MC ARME, Rizván
reveal a powerful single which delivers a message of hope about moving forward.. December 16
‘Right my wrongs’
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Iasinito Manu aka ‘Iac Music’ From Avondale, West Auckland. His parents come from Tonga (Halaleva and Fasi moe afi). He loves to make music that speaks for his people and for the unspoken truth. Music with meaning and that would resonate with the community that surrounds him. I have always wanted to embrace my roots by performing my music and speaking to the souls of the people. Making music that can still be relevant for the next generation. Letting them know that no matter how hard life gets, you have to keep pushing.
This inspiration for this song is about hardships in a relationship, trying to balance life and love at the same time. The original song ‘Think i’m wrong by Josh Wawa’ is a song about the same situation. It takes having time apart from your significant other to realise you have been wrong for parting. Certain feelings you obtain during the time away from each other and with.
IAC shares, "I personally went through this earlier this year. I lost my partner but even worse, I lost myself years ago. I was going through depression and self confliction. Long days and longer nights asking myself “I wish I could rewind this and fix it all”. Overtime I started to realise that what I went through, I had to, it was an opportunity for growth. All I could really do was ‘Right my wrongs’ and no better way to do it than with my brothers".
This song I have re-created with MC ARME and Rizván sheds light on the topic. Acknowledging that a song that was made 10 years ago, is still relevant. This is something we could all relate to, from facing hardships in a relationship with our other halves and with ourselves. The tests we face when loving someone, the sacrifices made for each other.
Sun Veins 'Little While (With The Lights Out)'
Ōtepoti/Dunedin four-piece Sun Veins are excited to announce the release of their new single “Little While (With The Lights Out)”, available now on all streaming platforms.
Ōtepoti/Dunedin four-piece Sun Veins are excited to announce the release of their new single “Little While (With The Lights Out)”, available now on all streaming platforms.
Bridging the gap between Rock and Pop, Little While is a heartfelt anthem about love at first sight in the modern era. Little While is the first single from Sun Veins’ debut album “Show Me The Way”, slated for release in early 2023.
The song was recorded at Sublime Studio in the Waitaki Valley alongside engineer Tom Harvard, and features Studio owner Steve Harrop on bass guitar. Auckland based producer André Theis of Carlyle Studios worked alongside the band on the mix, with mastering by friend of the band Peter Jack aka “The Whip Man”.
Live streaming link: https://open.spotify.com/track/66wW2o3Z7YC7Yyxe1A6AM3?si=eb50c80a13a74467
CHRISTABEL SHARES AN INSIGHT INTO HER WORLD, WITH NEW RELEASE ‘SOMEONE ELSE’
Following the release of ’Jealous,’ Christabel steps out of character for her latest offering ‘someone else’ and showcases a more personal side to her craft.
Following the release of ’Jealous,’ Christabel steps out of character for her latest offering ‘someone else’ and showcases a more personal side to her craft.
‘someone else’ is a track that was years in the making, having first been penned in 2016. Written about the kind of relationship that peacefully and understandably falls apart, the lyrics unfolded as the artist explored the thought of “will I ever find someone half as good as the last?”
Fast forward to 2021 and working with producer Nic Manders to bring the track to life, Christabel explains the moment the song came together; “It was in Nic’s studio when the line I had waited so long for came to me, ‘you’re keeping the seat warm for someone else.’ It was the hard hitting, brutally honest confession that I had waited five years for.”
The single is accompanied by a music video that gives an insight into her world for the past 6 months. Having left New Zealand at the beginning of the year, the artist has spent time in Los Angeles and England, traveling, reconnecting with family and making new connections that have inspired a wave of new material to come.
“I hope this song heals listeners, just as it healed me when I wrote it,” says Christabel.
Made with the support of NZ On Air, ‘someone else’ is available Friday, 9th December on all streaming platforms. Plus, see Christabel live at Soundsplash in January 2023.
Link to ‘someone else’
https://AugustAvenue.lnk.to/OMWFL8
Link to the Official ‘someone else’ Music Video
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SIX60 & SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT NEW ZEALAND ANNOUNCE MASSIVE RECORDS
Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand and kiwi legends SIX60 launch Massive Records, an exciting new joint venture record label combining the A&R direction and mentorship of SIX60 with the marketing and promotional power of the Sony Music New Entertainment Zealand team.
Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand and kiwi legends SIX60 launch Massive Records, an exciting new joint venture record label combining the A&R direction and mentorship of SIX60 with the marketing and promotional power of the Sony Music New Entertainment Zealand team.
Massive Records is predominantly run out of SIX60’s Auckland studio where the band mentors, records and runs part of its label operations with their growing roster that includes chart-toppers COTERIE (Te Aupouri, Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Te Rāngi), and emerging singer-songwriters HINA (Ngāti Raukawa) and Spencer Coyle.
“We’re stoked to finally announce Massive Records, a label run by artists for artists in the modern world,” says SIX60’s Matiu Walters. “Twelve years ago, we created our own label out of necessity, which allowed us to share our music with the world and gave us years of experience controlling every aspect of our journey. We have always desired to share that knowledge and use our position to help the next generation of artists and that’s why we’ve launched Massive Records. We love music, and we love seeing artists’ dreams come true.”
Speaking on the joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand, Walters says, “We had worked with them on projects in the past, and loved those experiences, and we respect Kim Boshier and her team.”
Vanessa Picken, Chair & CEO of Sony Music Entertainment Australia & New Zealand, says, “I am so excited to partner with the immensely talented Six60 and the incredible artists that they will be bringing into the Sony family. SIX60 share our ethos when it comes to finding and developing new artists and the pathway to success. Fostering and amplifying talent is at the core of what we do, and I cannot wait to see our partnership flourish.”
Kim Boshier, Managing Director of Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand says, “At Sony Music NZ we’ve long been fans of SIX60 and everything they’ve achieved so we’re excited to finally be working together. We first met Ji and Eli when they produced Mitch James’ Platinum debut album, and witnessed first-hand how great they were, not just as producers but as mentors to young artists. We’re really looking forward to building this new label together.”
The joint venture began in 2021 with the signing of COTERIE; a signing led by SIX60 multi-instumentalist and songwriter, Marlon Gerbes. “The brothers are such an amazing whānau, and that spirit is strong throughout them and their music. Working with them has been loads of fun,” says Gerbes.
The day-to-day running of the label is overseen by Massive Records Label Manager, Aroha Rerekura (Ngāpuhi, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi), previously Product Manager for Universal Pictures New Zealand for over 6 years. Rerekura is the backbone to the everyday operations for SIX60 and the Massive Records roster. She brings her experience in delivering largescale projects to the fore in this new role, guiding the releases to delivery with her trademark know-how, can-do attitude.
The Massive Records team are excited for the future of their upcoming talent, HINA and Spencer Coyle. Marlon Gerbes was instantly drawn to the haunting, cerebral sounds of HINA following a recommendation from a friend and the rest was history. HINA came through the Pao Pao Pao program, mentored by TEEKS and Ngatapa Black, setting a steady grounding in her songwriting, artform and māoritanga.
Word of mouth truly is the kiwi way. SIX60 guitarist and songwriter, Ji Fraser chanced upon a bag of demos from teenage Spencer Coyle, with the recommendation of Coyle’s boss at the time and Fraser’s cousin. New Zealand is small that way. Coyle’s debut single ‘Somebody To Love’ was written with Fraser in the final minutes of a recording session, demonstrating the songwriting power of this pair.
Today COTERIE release their debut self-titled album, a long-time labour of love and the first album to be released under Massive Records. Marking the occassion, SIX60 and COTERIE team up on a new single ‘Always Beside You’ which features some heartwarming footage between the bands on SIX60’s ongoing SIX60 Saturdays Stadium tour.
The driving force of Massive Records revolves around a Tuakana system of mentoring, nurturing and guidence from the SIX60 whānau to the signed artists. The members of SIX60 can be seen working day and night across the recording and songwriting process with the artists in a producer capacity, with the SIX60 studio becoming a binding wharenui for everyone involved. Massive Records is a vessel built to navigate the future of Aotearoa New Zealand popular music by investing in promising musical talent with the support and guidence of the SIX60 and Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand whānau.
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BIG TASTY SINGLE RELEASE ‘IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW’
Today funk-soul band BIG TASTY releases their second studio single ‘IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW’; the follow-up to their debut track ‘DIAMOND EYED’.
Today funk-soul band BIG TASTY releases their second studio single ‘IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW’; the follow-up to their debut track ‘DIAMOND EYED’.
A song depicting the theme of ‘break-ups’, the music is a sweet spin-off of an otherwise sorrowful scenario; an attempt to remedy or win back a significant other. Sultry vocals, ‘tasty’ guitar solos, grooving rhythm, and lush instrumentation are all seamlessly threaded together in a glorious, engulfing sound that portrays real, raw heartbreak.
Engineered by Scott Seabright, Luke Finlay [Primal Mastering], and Olly Harmer, IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW is a stunning release from the 8-piece band and sets the tone for the group's immediate future.
“We’re just a group of musos that live and breathe music. Being in a band is a big commitment and lots of hard work, but nothing compares to the rush I get when I’m performing with my BT brothers.”
- HERRERA
“We're aiming 'Big' and we're delivering 'Tasty'. I Love this band." - CHASE
ABOUT THE BAND
BIG TASTY strolled their way into the spotlight after winning Battle of the Bands 2020.
Based in Tāmaki Makarau, the soul/funk band is known for its high-energy, hard-hitting, soulful tracks, and getting audiences up on their feet to dance.
“We want our musical journey to be a fun and thrilling experience for our listeners and to give people of our generation the spectacle, excitement, and thrill that comes from a big live band.” - BIG TASTY
Lead by diminutive powerhouse Manuela Ovalle Herrera [VOCALS], the 8 piece band consists of Michael Ligani Turaganisoqo [KEYS], Joseph T Chase [GUITAR], Hayden Keach [DRUMS], Lucas West [BASS], Jerome Drumm [TRUMPET], Martin McGaw [TROMBONE], and Mark Houghton [SAX].
Through their passion, incredible musicianship, and the classic nostalgic sound, Big Tasty have captured growing recognition with their expansive performance repertoire including the Tauranga Jazz Festival 2022, Music in the Parks, and Rhythm and Vines 2020/21. They have also played sold-out shows at Anthology Lounge [Auckland], supported THE RVMES at Pumphouse Theatre 2021, and undertaken their own national tour.
“Energetic and passionate, this band certainly delivers on a big, lush sound that is made up of many different layers.” - Music.net
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Popstar on the rise Rachel Leo releases new single + video ‘Last Call’
Aotearoa artist Rachel Leo has today released her much-anticipated pop banger ‘Last Call’ - co-written with and produced by NZ pop heavyweights, Drax Project.
Aotearoa artist Rachel Leo has today released her much-anticipated pop banger ‘Last Call’ - co-written with and produced by NZ pop heavyweights, Drax Project.
Taking inspiration from the likes of Kiana Ledé, Maggie Rogers, Dua Lipa and Yebba, ‘Last Call’ is a brilliantly crafted power-pop single that’s bound to have listeners instantly humming, singing and moving with the beat. The song itself tells the story of infidelity and the souring of a relationship.
“While it was initially a really painful situation to write about,” explains Rachel, “I had so much fun writing this with the Drax Project boys in their Pōneke studio! After a long gossip sesh about what happened, we got creative with the lyrics using metaphors that nod to the local bar and nights out where everything went down. Sitting in the pop genre with disco influence, it’s a bit of a combination of both of our (Drax Project) musical styles.”
Set to build on the success of Rachel’s debut release ‘Conversation’, which saw her land on the Hot NZ Singles charts, pack out a show, feature on TVNZ’s Breakfast, build a fanbase and secure spots on the lineups of some of the country’s biggest festivals - it’s no wonder she is deemed by many as New Zealand’s next pop export.
Accompanying the single is a stunningly shot and performed video directed by Devan Narsai and starring Aotearoa actor Richard Crouchley (Black Hands) as the wandering suitor.
A 3-time recipient of NZ On Air funding, in 2021 Rachel Leo worked with Alex Wildwood (The Veronicas, Broods) under the New Music Development initiative and was awarded the New Music Single grant to support the release of her next two singles. After studying a Bachelor of Music and honing her writing style, she has been collaborating with the likes of Drax Project, Chores, Lauren Gin and Lee Mvtthews. Her songs have been placed on playlists, including Apple Music’s New Music Daily, YouTube’s RELEASED and Spotify’s New Music Friday. Rachel Leo is clearly one to watch, so make sure you’re following!
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Alt-pop artist Michèle Ducray releases new video for single 'The Night' feat. LA rapper Kevin Posey
Auckland-based, rising dark-pop star Michèle Ducray has released her brilliant new music video for single ‘The Night’ featuring LA rapper Kevin Posey.
Auckland-based, rising dark-pop star Michèle Ducray has released her brilliant new music video for single ‘The Night’ featuring LA rapper Kevin Posey.
Created by celebrated director Shae Sterling (Stan Walker, Teeks, Maisey Rika, L.A.B), the video is about trying to escape intense sleep paralysis. "It's a mind-altering state of consciousness that can be quite scary," explains Michèle.
"The making of the video required a lot of effort and one very long day! I spent all day with an amazing crew who helped make three different looks happen across two different settings. The rapper on the track, Kevin, also recorded his part in Los Angeles, so a lot of work went into this one. We even have a moment where we sussed these black elastic-like bands that I had to fight off semi-hanging from them and pulling on them - only to be thrown back into a bed with a hole in the centre. Luckily, I didn't break it! You can see all these crazy little stunts in the video."
'The Night' is a melancholic, mysterious and reflective dark-pop song, about turning toward an expansive experience when you’re having your lowest point. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Sydney-based producer Liam Quinn, the song came to Michèle while driving down a highway looking into the vast night sky. “It captured me how strangely alluring it was. Dotted with iridescent stars. I started singing the verse melody, and then the chorus. Liam and I weren't really vibing the original bridge, so that’s when I suggested contacting Los Angeles rapper Kevin Posey, who came up with the amazing rap that’s part of the bridge.”
Following on from singles ‘Midnight’ (2021) and ‘Manifesto’ (2022), ‘The Night’ is still in keeping with Michèle’s penchant for creating spellbinding, dark and edgy pop that takes its inspiration from fantasy intertwined with the mystical. “I based a lot of the feeling of the song on "In the Dark of the Night" by Rasputin from the movie Anastasia and I love telling stories and enticing people to really think about the lyricism behind it. All my songs have meaning and I love conveying that through my lyrics, effects and production.”
Raised in South Africa, China and Aotearoa New Zealand, Michèle discovered her affinity for music when she was just a child. Now based in Auckland, over the course of her young music career she’s worked with some of the biggest names in the business, is touted as ‘one to watch’ and will be performing live at Bay Dreams and ZM’s Electric Avenue 2023. She also has an EP in the works - so make sure you don’t miss a beat by following Michèle Ducray!
BORDERLINE DELIVER SUMMER TRACK ‘DIVINE’
Borderline’s latest offering ‘Divine’ arrives just in time for summer and rounds out what has been an exciting first chapter of music from the band.
Borderline’s latest offering ‘Divine’ arrives just in time for summer and rounds out what has been an exciting first chapter of music from the band.
The track depicts a story of unconditional love, and follows the narrative of a couple working through an argument. "It’s about living in the moment and loving somebody even when they get on your nerves,” lead singer Ben explains.
The band worked with producer Christian Tjandrawinata to bring the song to life, stating “there is nothing more exciting for us than sharing new music. This one has a feel good summer vibe and we can’t wait to play it at festivals and shows in the coming months."
It’s been a successful first year on the scene for the teen band, with their debut release having reached number 6 on the NZ Hot Singles chart and their sophomore single ‘Jealous’ already a crowd favourite at live shows. With more to come in 2023, these lads are ones to watch.
‘Divine’ is out Friday, 9th December on all streaming platforms. Plus, see Borderline live at Soundsplash and Festival One in January 2023.
Link to ‘Divine’
https://augustavenue.lnk.to/FslU1o
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