Dropper's music bursts with energy. When they talk, emotions run high as they jump from memories of childhood bedrooms and favourite punk records to Wellington venues filled with echoes of the past. They talk about the sting of 90s nostalgia, the struggle of writer’s block, the heaviness of grief, their favourite guitars, and the excitement of live shows. There’s always a restless drive pushing them to chase the next song before the last one is even over. Jude and Walter both

If you are new to Mei Semones, you will find her music does not fit into just one genre. It blends the smooth feel of jazz, the gentle touch of bossa nova, the relaxed vibe of indie, and the edge of rock, all brought together by her unique bilingual songwriting. When people ask Mei how she describes her music, she starts with a simple answer. “I would say jazz-influenced indie music,” she says. “But if there’s like a whole conversation, I would probably tell them I’m influenc