Intros Live Featuring Paige At Freida Margolis

For this special INTROS Live session, Georgia will be joined by award-winning, platinum-selling artist Paige. In an intimate setting at Freida Margolis in Auckland, Georgia will sit down with Paige to explore the making of her debut album KING CLOWN, which debuted at #2 on the NZ Album Charts. Together, they will delve into the stories, emotions, and inspirations behind the album’s tracks, giving the audience a unique look into Paige's creative journey.

Following the conversation, Paige will treat the audience to a solo performance, bringing her chart-topping hits from KING CLOWN to life in an acoustic setting. This one-of-a-kind event combines music, storytelling, and conversation, offering fans an exclusive and personal experience with two of New Zealand's brightest talents. Don’t miss out!

INTROS Live is a live extension of Georgia Lines' acclaimed web series INTROS, a platform dedicated to elevating and spotlighting emerging female and non-binary artists.
The series takes audiences beyond the music, diving into the personal stories and creative processes of the featured artists, creating a deeper connection between them and their listeners.

From a star-studded celebration of Patsy Cline at the Ryman Auditorium, Tami Neilson performs and releases “Three Cigarettes In An Ashtray”

“I will never forget this moment. 3 days have passed and my feet still haven’t touched ground” Tami Neilson 

Watch a clip here of Tami Neilson performing “Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray”, as part of the Patsy Cline Tribute concert at The Ryman Auditorium

Stream  - Tami Neilson  -  “Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray”

Patsy Cline: Walkin’ After Midnight premiered Friday, November 22 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), on pbs.org/gperf and the PBS App. 

Country music legend Patsy Cline was a trailblazer in her genre, paving the way for artists who followed in her footsteps. This fall, Great Performances presents Patsy Cline: Walkin’ After Midnight, a star-studded concert filmed at the historic Ryman Auditorium, Patsy’s home stage in Nashville, to celebrate her life, legacy and music. The concert features artists from numerous genres like country, pop, rock, gospel, bluegrass and more including Wynonna, Ashley McBryde, Grace Potter, Beverly D’Angelo, Crystal Gayle, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Mickey Guyton, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Wilson, Natalie Grant, Kellie Pickler, Pam Tillis, Tigerlily Gold, Reyna Roberts, Tami Neilson, Tiera Kennedy, Mandy Barnett, Annie Bosko, The Isaacs and Home Free. The program also features archival interviews and commentary from fellow artists and those who knew Patsy including her husband, Charlie Dick, and friends like Loretta Lynn, Dottie West, Roy Clark and Owen Bradley. Great Performances – Patsy Cline: Walkin’ After Midnight premieres Friday, November 22 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), on pbs.org/gperf and the PBS App.

About Tami Neilson 

From being cradled as a baby in the arms of Roy Orbison, to performing a duet with Willie Nelson, you would think that Tami Neilson lived a country music fantasy life. However, in between these monumental occurrences, The Neilson Family Band, with Tami’s parents and two brothers, were busking in the streets of small town Canada in order to put food on the table, performing gospel concerts to prisoners, and roaring across North America in an exploding RV on her way to open for Johnny Cash.

And then Tami left to start her own family on the other side of the world in New Zealand, where she now resides. From starting over at open mic nights to headlining theaters and major festivals across New Zealand, Tami has now won almost every music award possible, becoming one of New Zealand’s most beloved artists. 

Her latest album, KINGMAKER shot to #1 on the NZ Top 40 charts and garnered critical acclaim in The Guardian, American Songwriter, MOJO and RollingStone. Her sold-out tour spawned a live album backed by the power of the 80-piece Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Fans from around the globe have discovered her music through cameo appearances on the hit TV show “The Brokenwood Mysteries” and singing the theme song in the latest Spongebob Squarepants movie, “Saving Bikini Bottom” for which she wrote the opening and closing songs. This year, Tami will be appearing as part of the star-studded lineup for the upcoming PBS special on the music of Patsy Cline, filmed live at the Ryman in Nashville and fulfilling her lifelong dream of making her debut on the Grand Ole Opry.

“An imperious talent” - THE GUARDIAN

"Neilson is at the forefront of the women who are taking back country music.. this is the album of the year." 

- NO DEPRESSION

“A fire breathing belter on her own terms.” - ROLLING STONE

TAMI NEILSON

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dān dān (ONE HALF OF ERSHA ISLAND 二沙岛) ANNOUNCES SOLO SINGLE ‘pressure cooker’

Chinese-Pākehā artist dān dān announces her debut solo project with folk-pop single ‘pressure cooker’ — out November 29th. Known as one half of the wasian sibling duo Ersha Island 二沙岛 from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Danielle Hao-Aickin is developing her craft, displaying maturity in vocal tone, production and experimentation.

“I wrote this song about growing up with the pressure to be perfect as the older sister in a Chinese family, and living up to your parents’ expectations. It's also got some silly, goofy elements to it, including food puns and an ode to my love for Hainan chicken rice…and honestly, it’s an allusion to just how much food is part of culture and family.”

Made with the support of NZ On Air, ‘pressure cooker’ reflects on the significance of her upbringing in intense classical piano training and how it demanded an environment of tension ‘pressure cooker’ adds small elements of Mandarin Chinese and features an audio snippet of 9-year-old Danielle being taught by her old piano teacher.

dān dān layers in lyrical wordplay and rich harmonies to explore the more playful and intimate sides of her songwriting as a solo artist.

Produced by Dan Martin (Jordyn With A Why) and co-written with ASHY and Huiming Wu (花溪 Flowerstream) at BIG FAN’s Fan Camp: Pan-Asian in April, younger sister Tee Hao-Aickin joins on violin.

The music video is scheduled for April next year, directed by Flora Xie and produced by Natasha Skuljan. Inspired by the transformative film Everything Everywhere All At Once, the video will span multiple locations in its exploration of mother-daughter tensions.

Pre-save: ‘pressure cooker’ HERE

Tāmaki Makaurau born singer-songwriter Star Chart releases their sophomore EP White Girl Whining

STAR CHART’s latest EP release weaves the mundanity of suburban life into tales of humour and quirky charm. On the back of two light-hearted single releases in 2024, the full five-track EP delivers three more relatable songs for listeners to digest. 

After finding a shared love of lyrics and unusual song subjects, Hart teamed up with producer Jess Haugh for this project.

“We had a ball of time recording together with the help of session musos and ‘New Music Development’ funding,” says Hart, who met Haugh through Woman About Sound workshops.

With her simple yet highly relatable lyrics, Hart delights by making the smallest moments in everyday life the stars of the show, if only for a song.   

The 5-track EP crosses multiple stylistic genres and runs the thematic gamut from resentment baking, “I’ve baked all my resentment, in a burnt carrot cake, for you” to pet digestive issues, “The cat has gone incontinent and likes to do his business on the floor.” to self-depreciating moments, “My story’s long and tiring, uninspiring, it’s about me and all my whining” 

In a world flooded with overly earnest songwriters, “White Girl Whining” is “clever, catchy, and loveable pop music” and the perfect soundtrack for those who believe life is too short to take seriously. 

About Star Chart:

Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Hart is no stranger to the stage. Chrissie worked as a professional pianist and singer internationally for 5-star hotels and cruise lines. Her first original release was a collaboration with chart-topping electronic duo Yolanda be Cool in 2013. 2019 brought her first independently released EP No Birthday.

WEST AUCKLAND’S DOUBLE PARKED SOUNDTRACK THE COMEDOWN ON NEW SINGLE, ‘SCARS / SOBER’

Back with their third new single of the year following ‘Leopard Print Coat’ and ‘Living Room Floor’, West Auckland “post-surf” rockers Double Parked have dropped their latest single, ‘Scars / Sober’, arriving just in time to soundtrack the Aotearoa Summer season ahead. 

‘Scars / Sober’ finds the five-piece band exploring the aftermath of relationships, on a track that’s intricately layered with instrumental transitions and tempo switches, taking listeners on a stirring and epic emotional journey that shapeshifts from surf-rock, to punk, to psychedelic, and reggae dub. ‘Scars’, the first half of the five minute 30 second track, finds frontman Tom Purdie’s raw vocals over deep bass lines and jangling guitar chords, before midway through the track enters crashing percussion and jolting riffs. 

The tracks second half see’s the pace of the guitars pick up into a frenzied tornado of punk as Double Parked embody the tumultuous energy of a crashing comedown, singing “now that I’m sober, I told you that it’s over, now that it’s over, you wish that you were sober”. The last minute and a half of ‘Scars / Sober’ decelerates into woozy reggae / dub rhythms, symbolising the final phase of the comedown - and simultaneously coming to your senses after being intoxicated in lies. 

“Travvie had written that little chord section on the bass guitar, and then we were at Piha in the mist of the night, just sitting there writing, and that’s when I came up with all the lyrics. That’s when we came up with the bones of the song, and then we fleshed it out with the boys from there,” Double Parked detail of the track.

The band add of the track's epic key signature switch ups, “I think half of the switch ups in the song were born out of happy accidents. Chad came up with the idea of going into the 4/4 key signature, and then Carlin wrote the riff on the spot. Somehow, it got into that deep dub towards the end.”

‘Scars / Sober’ follows a huge year for Double Parked following the cult following amassed from their 2023 debut EP Lost in the Groove, the success of previous singles 'Leopard Print Coat’ and ‘Living Room Floor’, opening sets for Australian surf punk band Lazy Ghost and Christchurch indie-rockers The Butlers, a near sold out headline show at Auckland’s Galatos, and upcoming summer festival sets at Le Currents.

Labelling their distinctive sound as self-described “post-surf”, Double Parked are redefining the traditional surf rock subgenre for a new generation, making music that’s quintessentially rooted in New Zealand surf culture while pulling from a melting pot of global influences from psychedelic, to punk, reggae, dub, indie-pop, and much more.  

Keep up with Double Parked on Spotify, Instagram and Facebook.

DJ Twitch Unites the Pacific with New Anthem 'Pasifika Islands'

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DJ Twitch, (Samoan, Tongan, and Solomon Island), a proud Pacific Islander and celebrated music producer, is bringing the Pacific together with his new single featuring Young Davie (Solomon Islands) and Jason J. (Guam). This groundbreaking collaboration bridges Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia, uniting the diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands in one joyful anthem.

An Anthem for All Pacific Islanders-  Inspired by the unity and pride of Pacific Islanders excelling on the world stage, DJ Twitch set out to create a song that transcends borders, languages, and cultures. "I wanted a track that celebrates all the Pacific Islands, not just one nation or language," he shares. "This song is for us all to celebrate together."

The track features three verses, each performed by an artist representing a different region of the Pacific:

• Young Davie (Melanesia) sings the first verse, infusing his Solomon Islands roots and native tongue into the track.

• Jason J. (Micronesia) brings his unique Guam-inspired flavour to the second verse.

• DJ Twitch (Polynesia) closes with his vibrant verse, representing Samoa.

The result is a happy, tropical anthem filled with summertime vibes — a celebration of unity, pride, and joy.

Collaborating Across the Pacific

The song was a collaborative effort spanning continents. DJ Twitch produced the track in his home studio in Samoa before sending it to Young Davie in the Solomon Islands and Jason J. in the U.S. Each artist wrote their own verse, while DJ Twitch penned the unifying hook.

The lyric video, shot by JustEscape95, features stunning visuals of Samoa and other Pacific Islands, capturing the beauty and spirit of the region.

About DJ Twitch

DJ Twitch is no stranger to the music scene:

• His tracks and remixes have garnered over 7 million plays on SoundCloud.

• Two of his songs, “Oute Le Toe Manatuaina” and “Earth Angel,” reached #1 on the Worldwide Top 50 Reggae Charts on SoundCloud.

• In April 2024, his single “Truly Madly Deeply” hit #8 on the HOT 20 NZ Singles chart.

Influenced by legends like F1J1 and Laga Savea, DJ Twitch’s music reflects his deep love for the Pacific and its people.

A Call to Unite -DJ Twitch invites everyone across the Pacific and beyond to celebrate this anthem for the islands. “This track is more than just music,” says DJ Twitch. “It’s a celebration of who we are as Pacific Islanders. It’s about unity, joy, and pride in our shared identity. Working with Young Davie and Jason J. was an honour, and together we’ve created something truly magical.”

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THE EXUBERANTLY FIERY “HOT SAUCE CLUB” JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF PSYCHEDELIC-ROCK WITH “MASKED NARRATOR”

HOT SAUCE CLUB are exceptionally thrilled to be releasing their new single, “Masked Narrator” Wednesday 20th November 2024.

The final single from their forthcoming debut album, follow-up to the successful releases of “Land of Seclusion” and “Out Like a Light'', “Snuffed”, and “Waiting on Change”, HOT SAUCE CLUB are excited to be releasing what they consider their most experimental work to date. “Masked Narrator” is the result of Hot Sauce Club’s dabbling into an experimental world of psych-rock, encompassing a plethora of sound effects and grooves. The song details an ominous masked figure being ever-present within the character’s mind, constantly dictating movements and thoughts. Something that may be relatable for a great deal of listeners. Masked Narrator portrays otherwise heavy and hard to talk about themes, largely based around mental health, in a light-hearted way, with music that is upbeat and progressive in style. The phrase “Masked Narrator” could be considered a metaphor for one’s internal conflicts, and a journey to find direction and purpose in one’s life. The song metaphorically speaks about the exhaustion of pushing oneself forward while feeling unsure about the path that is being travelled - a common occurrence in maturation into adulthood, sure to be relatable to a lot of people.

Masked Narrator is the final single from Hot Sauce Club’s forthcoming debut album, part of a wider deluxe album project. The song is an experimentation of Hot Sauce Club’s sound, drawing on their roots of heavier garage rock and the punk energy that has been an ever present force within Hot Sauce Club’s history, both on stage and in the rehearsal room. The song depicts a crossover of sounds that is present throughout the album, merging ballady choruses with multi-layered backing vocal sections, intimate verse moments, and the general punky attitude that comes from living in a small-city where DIY is engrained into every way of life. Influenced by the likes of Sonic Youth, King Gizzard, The Lazy Eyes, and DIIV.

“Masked Narrator” was engineered, mixed, and mastered by Tom Bell of Port Chalmers Recording Studio (formerly Chicks Hotel), with additional engineering from Rory Humm (Port Chalmers Recording Service). With a debut forthcoming album due for release late January 2025, and much work going on behind the scenes, HOT SAUCE CLUB are a group to keep an eye on.

Sally Stockwell unpacks the complexities of motherhood in courageous new album LITTLE TRIGGERS

“Listening to this album is empowering and challenging…

The music is powerful, sometimes haunting, sometimes gritty, but also hugely dynamic and full of drama. The perfect way to navigate a complicated subject matter.” - Tim Gruar, muzic.nz

“Stockwell delivers with compelling desperation…

deserves attention for her new album” - Graham Reid, Elsewhere

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Channeling the inner workings of a mother, creative and performer -  Ōtautahi-based, multifaceted artist Sally Stockwell has released her triumphant sophomore album LITTLE TRIGGERS.

“I think it’s important to have the courage to make art that is true and authentic to oneself first, and say what you need to say” says Sally, “I hope LITTLE TRIGGERS provokes some thought

and perhaps discussion.”

A chilling collection of raw emotion, LITTLE TRIGGERS is an 11-track album born from Sally’s journey of navigating motherhood, while continuing to push the boundaries of what her artistic voice is capable of. Throughout the project, Sally paints a dynamic journey through gritty indie-rock guitars, haunting vocal layers, soaring builds, gentle laments of grief, and flecks of optimism, hope, and motherly devotion.

“Finding my artistic voice and changing identity alongside being a parent has been a struggle,” says Sally. “I think that’s common for many mothers, so I wanted my music to reflect my real-life experiences, helping mothers—especially new ones—feel more seen and less alone.”

A true triple-threat, Sally Stockwell is known for her work in TV (Shortland Street, Outrageous Fortune), Film, and her electric theatre shows - which have toured the country and seen performances at Splore, Auckland Festival of Arts, The Ōtautahi Tiny Festival and Taranaki Arts Festival. Sally’s latest work on stage has been her solo show ‘We’ve Got So Much To Talk About’ - which inspired the LITTLE TRIGGERS - resulting in a body of work that transcends medium, illustrating her talents across theatre, dance, and music.

LITTLE TRIGGERS features previously released singles ‘Far & Wide’ and ‘Village’, alongside brand new focus-track single ‘Uncovering Me’ - a thumping, anthemic, and determined vow of self discovery in the face of adversity. The album was recorded and mixed alongside celebrated composer/producer Eden Mulholland (World of Wearable Arts, Royal NZ Ballet, Contemporary Dance) at The Lab Studios in Tāmaki Makaurau, before being mastered by Chris Chetland at Kog Studios.

LITTLE TRIGGERS

1. Far & Wide

2. Village

3. Happy In My Skin

4. The Loving Subordinate

5. Pin It Down

6. Sherry & Valium

7. We’ve Got So Much To Talk About

8. Sacrifice & Paradox

9. Uncovering Me

10. Little Hours

11. Vagus

Accompanying the album - a trilogy of visually cinematic and stirring music videos - with a brand new ‘Uncovering Me’ video set to be released on November 26! Starring Sally and her kids, the gorgeous videos seamlessly blend intimate details of the artist’s personal life with her effortless presence on screen. The videos for LITTLE TRIGGERS were filmed alongside longtime collaborators Jacquie Nairn (Director) and David Paul (DOP).

With the release of LITTLE TRIGGERS joining an already impressive list of career highlights - and no doubt many more to come - Sally Stockwell is proving to be an artist unafraid to delve into complex and layered subject matter, through skilful and multi-faceted artistry!

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