Hibiscus Coast rockers Bliss have released a new single called Hide Away - it's been quite a journey to get it out there, as Ollie from the band called up to explain. 

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If you didn't see Waikato band Retro Valley in Auckland, Wellington or Raglan recently, catch them on their next tour - their singer Ben called up with the details and unveiled their new song The Outside, which some people are saying has nods to Shapeshifter. 

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Waikato rockers The Sun Gods have a new song out called Cocaine Eyes, James from the band called up to explain their varied history and what the song's really about.

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Shapeshifter have released a new song and have a bunch of gigs coming up this summer, Sam from the band called in for a chat about Christchurch and to ask Jason Hoyte which show he wants to be in the front row for. 

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Sam Cullen has released a new song about growing up in Southland called The Cold Midwinter. Given it was snowing in Canterbury last week the timing isn't off - he called up for a chat about those cold crispy mornings and the odds on some horses at the races this summer.

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Liam Finn has released a new song - twice in one day thanks to crossing the international dateline. He popped in on his way to the airport to talk about living overseas and reliving his teenage tunes.

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Tablefox are celebrating their tenth anniversary by going on tour and releasing a cover of one of their favourite songs. Their guitarist Matt called up to talk about how things have changed and how the next generation is coming to the rescue.

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Pluto are on tour around New Zealand at the moment, on their way to the next show their singer Milan called in for a chat about life on the road and the upcoming epic Canterbury conclusion. 

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The Phoenix Foundation are on tour around New Zealand celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album. Luke Buda called up to reminisce and talk us through the set list.

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Summer Thieves have been busy preparing for their set at the NZ Tattoo & Art Festival at TSB Stadium on November 25, their singer Jake called up to talk tats and the rest of their upcoming summer tour. 

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