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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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00:10:49

Miss Crystal Star - Eyes to the Stars

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/05/22

Eyes To The Stars is an extra special song that I collaborated on with a musician from London called Jono Young. We met online in 2022 - while I was singing - live streaming on TikTok. He watched and chatted with me via text in the virtual "audience". We discussed health issues preventing him from completing his work and soon we found ourselves collaborating on this song. I fell in love with the lyrics and sentiment and created a long winded ballad that I sang often, to myself really,

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00:11:16

The Mons Whaler - Hold On

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/05/15

Ngamotu9 May 25Taranaki-based alt-blues-rock band The Mons Whaler are back with their latest offering, the evocative new single "Hold On", accompanied by the raw and rhythmic bonus track "Soft & Sweet". Following the success of their debut album Hold My Gun, the band continues to push their signature fusion of soulful blues, rock, and alternative influences into compelling new territory."Hold On" is an anthemic track that blends emotive lyricism with a haunting

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00:10:24

Dr Reknaw - Put Yourself on a Pedestal

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/05/08

Set to release their highly anticipated sophomore album on May 2nd, Dr. Reknaw’s ’MIRACLES’ represents the most authentic and expansive expression of their musical journey to date, uncovering the next layer of the sonic and spiritual evolution of the two songstress sisters. The collection of 8 songs, all written over the last 12 months, radiate a wholesome joy and weave effortlessly through a vast array of moods and genres. Returning to their most beloved space of live band studio recording, the two

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00:10:49

Paradiso PDE - Wonderkind

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/05/01

Paradiso PDE are a Wellington-based, alt-rock, dance-infused, 3-piece.An inversion of the traditional band archetype, the act is led by vocalist & bassist Remy Davidson, reinforced by Britta Offergeld on percussion, and Ms Essem Chan on six-string.The songs represent the coming together of a back catalog of words, ideas and hooks. We drip-feed release one track at a time (rather than releasing whole albums).Paradiso PDE are dance-rock at heart: a gym alternate, a jumper, a bouncer-of-bod, an

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00:06:58

Elliot Dawson - Hard Earned Thirst

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/04/17

Recorded and produced in Wellington throughout 2023 and produced by James Goldsmith (DARTZ, Wiri Donna, Recitals) Certain Death is a cinematic autobiography of the period immediately following the full development of Dawson’s pre-frontal cortex. ‘Certain Death’ is a maximalist and dramatic treatise on growing up!The album truly shines a light on his captivating vocals and clever songwriting, It’s about as honest as he’s ever going to be. “This record took a lot out of me. I did a lot of staring at

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00:10:47

Phoebe Rings - Drifting

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/04/10

New Zealand’s Phoebe Rings announce their debut album, Aseurai, today with a pair of new singles “Aseurai” and “Drifting.” On Aseurai, due June 6th on Carpark Records, the quartet, led by NZ jazz-school-trained pianist and songwriter Crystal Choi, adds disco and city-pop influences while staying true to the dream-pop sound of their self-titled EP. “Aseurai means around you in the atmosphere, hard to reach, fading away,” Choi says. “It’s a poetic expression. You wouldn’t say it in normal

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00:12:05

Serebii - Goji

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/04/03

For his second full-length LP and most realised release as Serebii yet, the artist had one thing he had to overcome first: he was “terrified” of himself. Serebii (aka Callum Mower) shares the story behind his latest live video for 'Goji': "After three years apart, myself and dear friend Skud Gumbosi decided to do what we both missed dearly and write music together. We spent a good portion of the day working on this Bossa groove with some chords Skud pulled from his back pocket. By the

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00:12:06

Andy Bassett - London Buses

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/03/27

“London Buses” is the second single from Andy Bassett’s Surface Noise EP. Returning to the more guitar-pop-oriented sound of his earlier work, he forgoes the orchestral arrangements featured heavily on the EP’s title track and its predecessor, his 2022 album The Orchid Thief.Playing all the instruments himself, augmented by creamy smooth harmonies from fellow Taranaki singer-songwriter Liana Hart, Bassett describes a “Sliding Doors” moment, where life could have gone one of two ways, and celebrates

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00:09:23

Kayleb Duckett - Airpot

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/03/21

New Zealand musician Kayleb Duckett is back with his latest single, Airport, the second single from his upcoming album Speechless Housefire. The song is paired with a unique music video featuring Kayleb piloting a plane over his hometown of New Plymouth.Recorded entirely by himself, the track’s layered instrumentation and driving rhythm make it a standout in his growing catalog of infectious, off-kilter guitar pop. Airport highlights Kayleb's ongoing development of his signature homegrown

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00:11:10

Mim Jensen - Safe in Body

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/03/12

Aotearoa/New Zealand indie savant Mim Jensen is a trailblazer. Over two years of sharing hook-laden and emotional rock n’ roll across both sides of the Tasman Sea, she has graced countless festivals and headline shows. The NZ Herald triumphs her as “...one of the most compelling front-people in Aotearoa.” Mim Jensen’s sophomore EP Shadow of the Gift centres her in her healing era and is a symbol of her growth and journey as an artist and an individual. Shadow of the Gift takes you on a journey of

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00:12:28

Paul Martin - We're All Fine

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/03/06

Ngāmotu artist Paul Martin release "We're All Fine" is the single from an upcoming 4 track EP due to be released in the coming months. It deals with the issue of endemic use of antidepressant medication in our modern culture and questions if those of us living on these drugs are really living our best life?Described as a great song to cry & dance too with a sound reminiscent of The Killers. Recorded and produced by Sam Johnson at Rhythm Ace in Oakura.

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00:10:18

This Little Badge - The Album of the Year

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/03/02

The latest release from THIS LITTLE BADGE is the 4-track EP 'The Album Of The Year'. Songwriter and front-man of THIS LITTLE BADGE Dave Pope will be performing this, and many more of their catalogue. Expect acoustic, electric guitars, Pope singing karaoke, and maybe a kazoo.Pope cut his teeth in the early 80s in England, playing in a punk/pop band. He quickly shook off those shackles and expanded his musical tastes. Old time loves include: The Fall, The Ruts, Robert Wyatt, and Mark Hollis

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00:09:43

Imani-J - Blind

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/02/13

I wrote this song for the Play It Strange Nationals Peace Song competition 2024 and was selected as a National Finalist. As a prize I got to work with Auckland based Producer EDY on it, and it's being released as a single under Imani-J and on the Play It Strange Album. The song is about how I feel like we are currently living in a world full of violence, hardship and suffering and about how some people choose to turn a blind eye to this because it’s easier to pretend not to see it. I want this

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00:12:07

Moemoeā - Switch Off

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/02/06

Moemoeā is a duo (Sherrie Flanagan and Chloe Danz) born in the vintage of 1984, hailing from the sunny east coast region of Hawkes Bay and both landed in Ōpunakē at different points where the journey of Moemoeā began.Chloe Danz known for solo performances and recording with Unintended Strangers and Sherrie Flanagan (Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Mutunga) performing with Te Aiotanga o Houkura, Unity Wara Entertainment and King of the Mountain met at Opunake Players Incorporated through Heatwave a singing

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00:10:15

Who Shot Scott - Pack Steel

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/01/30

WHO SHOT SCOTT is the musical project of Zaidoon Nasir (he/him), a producer and experimental hip hop artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland).In a short four year run, WHO SHOT SCOTT has completed his MERCY EP trilogy, supported the likes of Snoop Dogg and Yung Gravy and toured throughout Aotearoa, Australia and Singapore. WHO SHOT SCOTT kicks off 2025 with ‘PACK STEEL’, a funk-fueled new single taken from his upcoming EP BRAIN (SIDE B). WHO SHOT SCOTT's signature style struts through PACK

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00:11:30

Teamsquad - Violet

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2025/01/23

TeamSquad is a neon-soaked explosion of Synth Soul, frothing from the shores of Raglan, New Zealand. Their music is a vibrant fusion of classic soul, infectious pop and nostalgic synth solos. Shake up two parts Prince, one part Stevie Wonder, a sprinkle of Chaka Khan and serve in a highball with a fresh sprig of playfulness - that's TeamSquad. Waking from a flashback of 80s Sci-fi reruns, Stevie Wonder vinyls and Tiny Desk daydreams, musician couple Ruth & Kane Power emerged from their

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00:16:17

Zuke - How We Met (Nourish remix)

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/12/19

Zuke unveils new Single ‘How We Met’, and a debut remix from NourishNew Zealand-based electronic producer Zuke (Ed Zuccollo) returns with his latest release, ‘How We Met’, a lush fusion of downtempo and organic house, layered with deep ambient chords and elements of acid. The track is the latest release from Zuke’s debut album COME CLOSER set for release on Friday December 13. Zuke will also celebrate the album’s release with a special release show at Auckland’s Neck of the Woods on Saturday

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00:11:18

Arahi - Kupe

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/12/15

Singer and songwriter Arahi has paid tribute to the legendary Māori navigator Kupe, on a stirring new waiata of the same name, which is out today. “The waiata captures the spirit of exploring new horizons and embracing the uncertainty that comes with discovery,” Arahi says of the track, which is delivered in te reo Māori. “It draws compelling parallels between Kupe’s adventures and our own journeys through life.” The song ‘Kupe’ was born from an APRA Songhubs session, in which artists are paired

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00:10:55

Soft Plastics - Drown!

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/12/05

Aotearoa trio Soft Plastics firm up their reputation as ‘ones to watch’ on the indie-rock scene with the release of their brand new single, ‘Drown!’ - an antidote to life’s hustle and bustle. Soft Plastics - Sophie Scott-Maunder (bass, vocals); Jonathan Shirley (guitar) and Laura Robinson (drums) - draw from a rich array of longstanding guitar music traditions - shoegaze, breezy garage punk and jangle-pop and ‘Drown!’ is no exception.

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00:09:41

Aja - Kōpere

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/11/28

Põneke-based singer and producer AJA (Aja Wairere Ropata - Ngāti Raukawa, Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Porou) recently blew everyone away at the Silver Scrolls with her performance of Anna Coddington’s award-winning track; she then went on to release her new single ‘Quiet Storm’ featuring MĀ, perform as part of the Fly My Pretties lineup - and in the past couple of years she has featured on L.A.B’s new album (who she is touring with over summer), headlined Newtown Festival,

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