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Chris McMenamin is a folk-punk artist from Auckland, influenced by Andrew Jackson Jihad, Harley Poe, and Jared Mees & the Grown Children among others.
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Chris McMenamin is a folk-punk artist from Auckland, influenced by Andrew Jackson Jihad, Harley Poe, and Jared Mees & the Grown Children among others.
Zimbabwean born Metaphysics (a.k.a. Herbert Schwamborn) is regarded as one of Africa’s hip hop pioneers. Based in Germany, and soon to hit the shores of New Zealand, he is a member of the multi-platinum German band Sons Of Mannheim (Söhnemannheims).
Magpie Claw are a hard rock / alternative band based in Auckland, New Zealand. Influenced by a wide range of artists, the band formed at MAINZ in 2015.
MCG The Gemini a.k.a. Gerard Price is a Hip Hop / Alternative artist from Nelson, New Zealand. He says: “My music is basically my life’s journey from beginning to where I am now. It’s a mix of life events, views and future goals where I touch base on many issues in our communities. I aim to use my music to relate to others and help them through times of struggle in the same way the music helped me, and to make a difference in our communities.”
Munashe Tuwe is a Zimbabwean pianist, lyricist and producer currently based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Well my name’s Tapfuma Gerald Munengami most people refer to me as Storm or Child Ether. I am a writer and a musician hence the aliases. I have been writing and making music since as far back as I can remember – most probably since I was about eight years old.
MEDUSA GLARE are an exciting and powerful new rock outfit formed in Hamilton, New Zealand in 2014.
Long acknowledged for having consistently pushed the boundaries of Maori music in both her recordings and live performances, singer/songwriter Moana Maniapoto is a self-confessed political junkie whose lyrics are rooted in the NZ landscape, culture and experience – inspiring her to “produce her own blend of traditional and contemporary styles without compromising either (Graham Reid, music critic).”
Mana – A super natural force believed to dwell in a person or sacred object. Integrity, charisma, prestige.
Lion – You know what a lion is.
Anika Moa is a singer/songwriter who needs little introduction. Since storming onto the New Zealand music scene with the double-platinum album ‘Thinking Room’, singles such as ‘Youthful’, ‘Good In My Head’, and ‘Falling In Love Again’ became massive hits.