Daily J have just released a new album called Scatterbrains, and just got back from an Aussie tour. Their singer Jayden called up to explain why the tour was cut short and where we can catch them here during March. 

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Taranaki band This Little Badge have released a new EP, their singer Dave called up to talk about his early punk days in East London, the music scene in New Plymouth at the moment and their upcoming tour of New Zealand. 

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Gramsci have released their final album Know Return. Their singer Paul McLaney called up to explain why it's the last one, the beaches that inspired it and the connection to Shapeshifter.

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Elemeno P are touring the North Island this March, their singer Dave called in as soon as he landed from New York to let us know where we can catch them and why the final show will be so very emotional.

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Christchurch band 1 Drop Nation started making a song about space which piqued the interest of Laughton Kora - who ended up singing on the track. Kanei from the collective called up to tell us about it, his adventures in 'Vegas and at Electric Avenue.

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Arahi has released a laid back post summer song, he called up talk about his favourite beach of the summer in Auckland, his favourite venue in Hawke's Bay and where he'll be when Shihad play their final show in Wellington.

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After taking a year off, Auckland rockers Dead Favours are back in 2025 with new music. Their singer Jared called up to talk us through how they filled in the gaps and which beach inspiration comes from. 

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At the end of 2024 Auckland rockers Villainy released Miles Away, a few weeks later they decided to put out an acoustic version. Their singer Neill called up to explain why and also preview the Wellington show they have coming up with The D4

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Even though Bakers Eddy are in Melbourne, they've written a song about their days in Wellington called Manners Street. Their singer Ciarran called up for a reminisce about the good old days and explain how Bali saved them last year. 

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Auckland travellers No Cigar are reconvening in New Zealand this March for a tour of Aotearoa, their guitarist Arthur called up for a chat about where everyone is in the world right now, the new single Problem and its Smashing Pumpkins influence and the best other kiwi bands playing live this year.

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