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Sampling, interpolation, and stealing, you’ve likely heard one of these terms before. All three of these terms are used in the music industry, and they all mean something different. We’re about to go through each and explain along the way! The definition of sampling is, “The technique of digitally encoding music or sound and reusing it as part of a composition or recording.” But what does that mean? Well, to put it simply, sampling is the action of a producer or songwriter us

K-pop, short for Korean pop music, is characterised by synchronized choreography, carefully developed idol groups, highly produced tracks, and performances that are visually striking. K-pop has been driven into an international music genre by its dedicated fan communities, multimedia storytelling, and social media, making it one of the most influential pop genres in the world. K-pop, as the name suggests, originated in South Korea during the early 1990s. Modern K-pop is often

This week Yungblud unexpectedly dropped Idols Part 2 , the second part of his Idols  album, released last year. Part 1 featured Hello Heaven, Hello, Idols Pt. 1, Lovesick Lullaby, Zombie, The Greatest Parade, Change, Monday Murder, Ghosts, Fire, War, Idols Pt. 2, Supermoon while in Part 2 we gain I Need You (To Make The World Seem Fine), The Postman, Zombie (feat. The Smashing Pumpkins), Time, War Pt. II, Blueberry Hill, Suburban Requiem. The surprise release has sent fans in

This week, Leigh-Anne  stepped boldly into her solo era with the release of her debut album My Ego Told Me To , and it is clear from the first listen that this is a project rooted in confidence, growth and freedom. After years as one quarter of Little Mix , this record feels like a declaration. It is playful, sultry, self aware and at times deeply reflective. The album opens its world with “Look Into My Eyes,” a track pulsing with club energy. It is glossy and hypnotic, built

Live music has always been about more than just a setlist. It is memory making in real time. It is community forming between strangers. It is the moment the lights drop and thousands of voices rise as one. When we talk about the tours that define our lifetime, a few stand taller than the rest because of the scale, the emotion, and the cultural imprint they leave behind. From stadium spectacles to era defining pop moments, the tours were not just concerts. They were generation

EDM, short for Electronic Dance Music, is a broad genre primarily produced using digital technology and designed for dancing. EDM has become a major part of festivals and modern youth culture, with many subgenres and styles that evolve alongside new technology music. EDM developed from electronic dance music scenes in Europe and the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s. It grew out of earlier electronic genres such as techno, trance, and house. In the early to

Six60 have just released their brand new album Right Here Right Now , and listening to it feels like sitting on the edge of the moana at sunset, surrounded by your people, grounded in who you are and where you come from. This record is warm, reflective, and unmistakably Aotearoa. From the very first track, “We Made It,” there is a breezy, sun-soaked energy. The lyrics are sweet and quietly triumphant, carrying that humble pride Six60 do so well. It feels like a waiata of grat

Music festivals in New Zealand are more than just live shows. They are seasonal rituals. They mark summers, friendships, road trips, and chapters of life. From muddy paddocks to city parks, festivals across Aotearoa are where music, identity, and community collide. There is something distinctly Kiwi about festival culture. It is relaxed but passionate, creative but grounded. People come as they are. Glitter sits comfortably next to gumboots. Strangers become friends in sunbur

Exploring Music Genres: Dubstep Dubstep is an electronic music genre that is characterised by its syncopated rhythms, heavy sub-bass frequencies, and sparse yet atmospheric sound design. Over time, the genre has steadily evolved into various styles ranging from aggressive, mainstream forms to darker, more minimal styles, while remaining known for its emphasis on bass and rhythm.  Dubstep emerged in the early 2000s in South London, United Kingdom. The genre developed from UK g

Nick Jonas’ new album Sunday Best  is out now, and it feels like a quietly confident reset. This is not an album chasing charts or viral moments. It’s reflective, polished, and emotionally open in a way that feels intentional rather than performative. Sunday Best  plays like a personal journal set to pop production, moving between vulnerability, nostalgia, and moments of pure joy. The album opens with Sweet To Me , a song rooted in nostalgia. It reflects on moments, people, a

Dance is one of the oldest art forms we have, and also one of the most underrated. Before people wrote stories or painted walls, they moved. They stamped feet into dirt, lifted arms to the sky, swayed, spun, and jumped to express things words could not yet hold. Dance began as instinct, as ritual, as survival. And somehow, even now, it still feels like that. At its core, dance is the body speaking. It is emotion translated into motion. Where painting uses colour and music use

The Grammy season is upon us and as always we are here to take you through every moment of it updating you live! PRE-GRAMMYS EVENTS GENERAL FIELD Record of the Year Luther Kendrick Lamar and SZA Album of the Year Bad Bunny Song of the Year Wildflower Billie Eilish Best New Artist Olivia Dean Producer of the Year non classical cirkut Songwriter of the year non classical Amy Allen DR Dre Global Impact Award Pharrell Williams Lifetime Achievement Award Cher POP & DANCE/ELECTRONI

Trance music is an electronic dance music genre. The genre is most memorable for its hypnotic rhythms, repetitive melodic phrases, and gradual builds that create an immersive soundscape. Trance music focuses on emotional impact and energy, making it a main genre for club and festival culture. Over time, the genre has grown into various substyles, but has maintained its emphasis on melody.   Trance music emerged mainly from Germany during the early 1990s. The early version of

For those who don’t know him, Ali Whitton is an Indie folk singer-songwriter. Although he may be quite a traveller, he currently resides just outside of Wellington. When asked if a certain place stands out to perform, he stated, “Actually, sometimes it's a small one, and it's usually because of the crowd. In terms of, like, defining moments, like, I once played…3 or 4 shows in a day in Paris on Fete de la Musique in, like, 30 degree heat, and bouncing, rushing between shows,

It lives in the small spaces most of us rush past. The pause before you reply to a text. The way a song lyric hits harder at 2am. The feeling of knowing something before you have the words for it. Poetry steps in where normal language gives up. For a long time, poetry has been treated like a locked room. Something you needed the right education, the right references, the right tone to enter. But poetry has never actually belonged to institutions. It belongs to anyone who has