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Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews

New music and casual chats is what Making Tracks is all about, thanks to NZ On Air. Every week The MOST 100.4 FM features the freshest tracks coming out of Aotearoa with Making Tracks. We top it off with an interview with the artist each Friday – a special treat to kick-start the weekend.

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00:10:42

Be Free - Sonic Delusion

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/06/16

Sonic Delusion’s latest single release “Be Free” sends a strong motivational message to encourage dreamers to follow their passion, even if that can mean taking a leap and quitting your day job to pursue your life goals.Although that can be a very hard thing to do, the reward is much greater once you’ve gone through with it. Life is short so make the most of it and follow your feelings and instincts.The groovy, uplifting and soulful single “Be Free” is out on Friday 16th June 2023 on all your

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00:12:28

Marmalade - Bright

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/06/08

Tāmaki Makaurau-based five-piece Marmalade are a group of friends that write music in their living room. Swinging somewhere between clean-pop and indie-rock, Marmalade’s soaring female vocals and honest lyricism float above a steady musical backbone to create a juicy jar full of sounds. Despite being a fresh new band, they’ve already played support for a number of notable acts including Hot Potato Band (AUS), 10:32 (UK), and Beach Bunny (US). With their debut EP on the horizon Marmalade are bound to

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00:09:31

This Silent Divide - Beautiful Creature

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/05/25

Wellington rock band This Silent Divide meld driving drums, wall-of-sound guitars and melodic overtones to create catchy, high-energy songs. ‘Beautiful Creature’ was recorded in late 2022 at Wellington’s Surgery Studios, produced by Toby Lloyd (Sea Mouse, Hollie Smith, Ingrid & The Ministers, Macho Macho) and mastered in Germany by Robin Schmidt (Placebo, Arctic Monkeys, Pixes, Royal Blood). The song is about society's desire to write-off and punish people who lash out when pushed beyond

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00:22:56

Lauren Gin - Flight Ft. Reshma

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/05/18

Aotearoa-based electronic music producer and songwriter, Lauren Gin, is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of her latest single, ‘Flight’ featuring Reshma. This high-energy track is the third release off her forthcoming EP titled ‘Adrenaline,’ and promises to deliver the hard-hitting Trap and Future Bass sound that Lauren Gin is known for. Lauren Gin is an electronic music producer and songwriter from Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand). She has become a renowned figure in the

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00:11:09

Viices - Sandcastle

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/05/04

Viices are thrilled to announce our new single “Sandcastle”. This song is a step in a heavier direction for us which we’re very excited about, and it’s reflective of the sound we aim for when we perform live as a hard rock duo. We’re following this up with a four-show tour in the North Island with some awesome bands, including gigs in Hamilton and Auckland for the first time. Tour dates: Thursday 4 May - Dead Witch, Auckland with Fools Lagoon and Lost Vessels Friday 5 May - Nivara Lounge, Hamilton

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00:12:53

Rvmes - Say Something

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/05/01

The RVMES are releasing a smooth new single called 'Say Something' on the 20th of April to tie off this year's somewhat questionable Summer. Say Something was written about conversations with a new found love and fits like a glove into the NZ music scene, weaving a sweet and warm mood of reggae, complimented by a bed of jazz chords.

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00:09:04

Coast Arcade - Surf Club

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/03/30

Catchy new single ‘Surf Club’ from Aotearoa’s indie pop-rock band Coast Arcade is sure to hook all summer escapists! Becoming known for their fun music and live performances, ‘Surf Club’ does not disappoint. The vibe is fast, upbeat and energetic - but unlike previous singles, it has a more surf-influenced flavour and raw, indie sound. “‘Surf Club’ has a few different meanings,” says lead singer/guitarist Bella Bavin. “On a surface level, it’s the perfect summer-highlights reel, and I hope that’s

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00:11:11

Midwave Breaks - Souvenirs

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/03/16

Featuring former Supergroove drummer Paul Russell, and singer-guitarist Bruce Conlon, the pair also co-founded late-90s band Eight, and are no strangers to the stage, promising a captivating and dynamic show, accompanied by full visuals throughout. While the tracks may have been recorded in a farmhouse in rural New Zealand, most were mixed in the U.S by Grammy Award winning engineer Mark Needham, most notable for his work with The Killers (Mr Brightside), and Imagine Dragons.

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00:12:35

Deva Mahal - Travel With Me

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/03/02

Deva Mahal releases TRAVEL WITH ME from her upcoming EP - FUTURE CLASSIC: VOL 1 – CLASSIC which is confirmed for release on Friday March 10. A deeply personal and timeless song for the ages, ‘Travel With Me’ is stripped bare and in its truest form, making for an incredibly raw, vulnerable and honest love song that pierces the listener to their core. “This song is about the accumulation of sleepless nights and empty encounters while travelling on the road as a musician,” says Deva. “The deep longing

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00:07:04

Eden Ivory - Ecstacy

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/02/23

New Plymouth's freshest rock outfit Eden Ivory share their electrically-charged rock anthem, 'Ecstasy', with an official video depicting the best of live-band parties in all their beer-fuelled, headbanging glory. Featuring members Tyler Melody, Toban Sutton-Swete, Michael Shields and Jarad Melody, Eden Ivory formed in 2021 after Tyler penned their upcoming debut album Forever, For Anything, eventually recruiting his twin brother Jarad Melody on drums and recording the music video for their first

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00:12:07

Revulva - This Town

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/02/16

Popular Pōneke nine-piece band Revulva have released their new dark and punchy single ‘This Town’. A tale of avoiding your ex in public and the lack of romantic anonymity in a small town, Revulva’s sound is a mix of soul, funk, pop and jazz, but ‘This Town’ might surprise some fans with its spoken word for the lead vocal, dark harmony, and an exciting percussion solo section at the end - known to the band as the “break up” section, as opposed to the typical “break down” section. A supergroup of

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00:09:35

Rashtop - Got It So Good

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/02/09

Rashtop is the new project of Christchurch artist Sam Dunlay (And$um). Blending elements of Breakbeat and Garage, Rashtop’s tracks have a distinctly unique flair. Rashtop is gearing up to release his debut album, ‘Insomniac’. Drawing inspiration from battles with insomnia, the album features an array of Breakbeat-influenced songs. Tailored for immersive headphone experiences, or dancefloor beats, ‘Insomniac’ sees Rashtop seeking to announce himself to the world.

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00:11:32

Terrible Sons - Hold Your Light Up High

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/02/02

Ōtautahi/Christchurch husband-and-wife, Lauren and Matt Barus, as Terrible Sons share their new single and video ‘Hold Your Light High’. The release follows ‘Sunset Swimming,’ and 'Tomorrow Always Comes', the first new music since their much-lauded third EP, Mass (2021). Matt says the track came about "reading Reginald Dwayne Bett’s book of poetry Felon and thinking of our broken prison system in New Zealand where Maori make up 52.7 percent of the prison population despite only making up 15 percent

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00:11:02

Macho Macho - Blink

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/01/26

Te Whanganui-A-Tara's four-piece legends Macho Macho have today released their new single ‘Blink’. A danceable, groove-focused song that has already been celebrated by audiences nationwide, but has now been given a whole new lease of life with this studio recording. Produced, engineered and mixed by Toby Lloyd at Tiny Triumph Recordings, then mastered by Robin Schmidt, the band says it captures the essence of their live performance. “Toby’s efforts on the recording present the song as razor sharp

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00:07:27

JAKE - What's Happening

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/01/22

Rising Kiwi singer, songwriter and rapper JAKE is rounding off a hugely successful year with the release of another killer single ‘What’s Happening’ – out now! ‘What’s Happening’ is a smooth and silky tune, which brims with the euphoria of summer. JAKE’s effortlessly cool vocal delivery sits atop a funk-filled beat, which draws you into the carefree lyrics. “The song was inspired by my experience of young summer love in the city of Barcelona,” explains JAKE.

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00:13:10

Betsy and the Reckless - Ghost

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/01/15

BETSY AND THE RECKLESS is a Taranaki Based, 4 piece band who’s style could be described as a RnB twist on kiwi roots. The original music creator, Betsy Raines, founded the band in 2020. Ghost is a modern Soul song about the modern dating issue of "ghosting". Defined by the urban dictionary; Ghosting is " When a person cuts off all communication with their friends or the person they're dating, with zero warning or notice before hand." This songs plays with the metaphor of ghost's and is generally a

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00:09:06

Green Bathing - Fire in the Southern Wind

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2023/01/08

Ngāmotu/New Plymouth band Green Bathing released their debut single, Fire in the Southern Wind, on the same day as they play their biggest show to date supporting King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard at the TSB Stadium in Ngāmotu. Fueled by soaring harmonies and thunderous beats.. the mountain lies dormant no longer.

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00:09:00

Skram - Love Don't Keep Me Waitng

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2022/12/22

A radio-edit of the most popular track from their debut album WALK INTO THE SUN, LOVE DON’T KEEP ME WAITING is a colourful re-release of the emotionally resonant track by Wellington-based group SKRAM, which also features remixes by JAN, Auckland legend WAJA, and KREMIX. SKRAM consists of Henry Ashby, Felix Nesbitt, Lee Pryor, Tane Butler and Conall Ryan. With a combination of emphatic vocals, dynamic rhythms and memorable melodies, Skram brings crowd-pleasing energy to the stage and their music

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00:08:53

Corella - Skanking

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2022/12/16

From Tāmaki Makaurau. Just in time for summer, popular seven-piece roots-reggae band Corrella have today released their new single ‘Skankin’. Following on from their NZ Music Chart success (NZ Music Singles, Te Reo Māori Singles), ‘Skankin’ is another exciting feel-good modern roots reggae song from this talented up-and-coming band - and a must for every Aotearoa playlist! With two band members currently in Te Taua Moana, the Royal New Zealand Navy, and two being former Navy members - it won’t come

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00:10:15

EM - Bonfire

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2022/12/08

Aotearoa indie-pop artist EM has today released her reflective EP UNDERGROWTH, as well as the emotional and introspective lead single ‘Bonfire’. Themes of personal growth coupled with meaningful songwriting weave throughout the intimately written 5-track EP. As an established audio engineer/producer, EM delves into new textures and moods to create an immersive experience; with sparse electric guitars featuring in songs such as ‘The Love And The Fight’ and dreamy vocals in tracks such as

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