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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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00:09:35

Poolhouse - Sandflies

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/11/21

Pool House is a 4-piece indie-rock band from Ōtautahi (Christchurch), New Zealand. The band is made up of old friends Flynn, Harry, Crispy, and Will who came together to play their first show in place of a cancelled university festival. Since bursting into the Christchurch university scene, Pool House have been performing memorable, high energy, and soulful shows across New Zealand. With elements of surf, psychedelic, and garage infused in their music, Pool House offers an exciting, yet authentic

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00:11:32

Wiri Donna - In My Chambers

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/11/14

There’s been no stopping Wri Donna this year with her first 3 releases off the new EP, pushing her firmly into rock music territory. Today, we’re finally at the home stretch as she unleashes her sophomore EP “In My Chambers” and prepares to head out on the road, through Nov & Dec, with her full band, to celebrate the release! Wiri Donna’s Debut EP , “Being Alone’, released in 2022, was her first foray into truly speaking her mind via her music, touching on some pretty heavy topics, expertly

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00:11:36

Danica Bryant - Acid

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/11/07

Following the success of two EPs, multiple charting singles, a headline tour, Boosted campaign and opening slots for Robbie Williams and Elton John, Aotearoa rising star Danica Bryant has today released her new pop-rock hit, ‘Acid’!An exciting, gritty and high-energy track, ‘Acid’ is laced with a chunky bassline, driving guitars and powerhouse vocals reminiscent of the artist’s experiences headbanging at high school rock band gigs in the Hawkes Bay. “I wanted to create a vibe as fierce as theirs -

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00:09:19

Papercity - Sofa

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/10/31

Tāmaki Makaurau-based trio PAPERCITY have today released their soon-to-be smash hit ‘Sofa’!An epic combination of electronic beats, gritty guitars, textural synths and a vulnerable message, ‘Sofa’ is yet another exciting hit from PAPERCITY (Alex Hargreaves, Sam Edmonds, Jack Rollinson), the group have cultivated a uniquely alternative synth-pop sound, with hints of emo and punk. “It’s about the isolation of feeling hurt and the effort to keep your struggles hidden,” says lead singer and

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00:12:43

Mousey - E.S.

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/10/24

Ōtautahi-based songwriter Mousey, the creative alias of Sarena Close, announces her third album, The Dreams of Our Mothers' Mothers!, set for release on October 18th, 2024 via Winegum Records / Concord Publishing. This album delves deeply into personal and familial themes, reflecting Mousey's growth and exploration of self.Five years since her debut album Lemon Law, Mousey presents an 8-track collection that delves into family dynamics, identity, and breaking generational cycles. This album

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00:10:27

Turkey The Bird - Smashing Through Fences

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/10/17

"Smashing Through The Fences" is an anthem of empowerment and growth. The song explores themes of breaking down barriers, embracing dreams, and forging one's own path. With uplifting lyrics, it encourages perseverance and self-belief, while celebrating the strength found in community and connection. The repetition of “Smashing through the fences” reflects a journey of overcoming obstacles, both external and internal, to embrace a fulfilling, joyful life. It's a reminder that we are the creators of

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00:13:52

Goodwill - Kind Hands

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/10/13

Kind Hands, the stunning debut album from Ōtautahi's Goodwill continues an emotional path forged in Will's EP Incontrol and a nomination for Best New Artist from Rolling Stone. Kind Hands displays a great leap in his songwriting and production. Including singles Kind Hands, Goner, and Plans, the album has been pressed in partnership with Winegum Records and Leather Jacket Records.

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00:12:03

Ra Charmain - Hine Ruhi / Slice of Heaven

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/10/03

WAIATA WAIRUA is a stunning 8-track album being released alongside new te reo Māori single and video ‘Hine Ruhi / Slice of Heaven’ (their beautiful interpretation of Dave Dobbyn’s classic). Along with their new single, the record also includes popular singles ‘Papatuānuku He Ataahua Koe / What a Wonderful World’ (RNZ, The Breeze, Whakaata Māori, The Most FM, Radio Waatea), ‘Te Aroha’ (Air NZ, NZOA NewTracks, Niu FM, Tumeke FM, NZ Musician, 13th Floor, Juice TV). Recorded at their home studio in

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00:12:44

No Reply - Big Bad Takeaway

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/09/19

No Reply (Tauranga, New Zealand) is stoked to announce the release of their third single “Big Bad Takeaway” available everywhere on 18 September 2024. Big Bad Takeaway reflects on both the good and challenging times in a relationship and recounts having someone by your side through it all. Big Bad Takeaway is a horn-led groove on top of a hip hop beat, with flavours of rock throughout.Big Bad Takeaway is the third song No Reply have collaborated on with engineer Nate Sowter at Link Flamingo

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00:12:46

Georgia Gets By - Some Kind of Angel

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/09/06

Georgia Gets By, the project of New Zealand’s Georgia Nott, announces her new EP, SPLIT LIP, due September 6 on Luminelle Recordings. The announcement comes with a dual single release of two instantly memorable tracks ‘Some Kind of Angel,’ which was co-written by Grammy award nominated producer Billboard (Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Blackpink) and the EP’s title track ‘Split Lip.’“‘Split Lip’ and ‘Some Kind of Angel’ are depictions of my masculine and feminine counterparts. The songs and their

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00:08:24

Jaz Paterson - Jealous

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/08/29

Jealous is the first of three upcoming singles from Jaz’s upcoming EP. By combining alternative pop beats with contemporary R&B vocals, the gifted New Zealand based artist juxtaposes light and dark themes to produce an introspective and confessional style of music. Jealous is an upbeat track inspired by the human condition of jealousy. Jealous was lyrically inspired by her ex partner’s friendship with another woman, and draws on production influences of artists such as Kito and BANKS.

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00:10:18

Raging Flowers - Comfort Soups

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/08/22

Comfort Soups is a Dream Pop ballad about the darkness hidden under the pleasant outward expressions of an Asian woman. This is the song that made the singer-songwriter fall in love with songwriting. She was going through some disappointments, but the people around her expected her to move on. She felt angry and lonely in her sadness. Through writing the song, she felt her feelings were being heard by another person, even though the person was herself. That's how she realised songwriting was

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00:10:20

Coast Arcade - Baited

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/08/15

‘Baited’ incorporates the group's classic pop hooks with a twist of punk and angst, beckoning an exciting new era with a refreshed sound for the band. Also being released is an epic new music video directed by David Argue - bringing just the right darkness and angst to match the track’s empowering message. This electric new release joins Coast Arcade's widely adored discography, including their debut EP NEXT TO ME which features chart-dominating tracks ‘Tattoo’ (#11 Hot NZ Singles Chart,

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00:09:43

Psycho Gab - Masterpeice

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/07/25

Formed in early 2023, Psycho Gab is the force that challenges everything you thought you knew about good music. A five-piece, neo-soul band based in Tāmaki Makaurau, the group have cultivated a unique sound formed at the crossroads between soul, RnB, jazz and pop, leaving endless possibilities of smooth grooves up for exploration. Their debut single ‘Messy’ was released in 2023 and saw love from across Aotearoa (95bFM, Radio One). The self-recorded, produced, mixed and mastered single explores the

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00:13:59

The Heart of Spring - Frau Knotz

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/07/19

Spring is promising, hopeful, colourful and a time for blossoming. Many writers and poets have written about it, musicians have sung about it, artists have painted it, all trying to capture the feelings that spring evokes after a long winter. Since it's just around the corner for us in Aotearoa, I wanted to spread some spring joy early.The first half of ‘The Heart of Spring’ was completed in 2021 on my laptop; those original home-recorded vocals and MIDI arrangements remain on the final track

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00:11:47

Sky Machine - Take Me On

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/07/04

Originally from New Zealand, Alternative Pop group Skymachine is known for their indie nostalgia andenergetic live shows, synth tapestries and weightedlyrics. Formed by multi-instrumentalist Brydon, their debut EP 'Young Guns' was championed by curator Alex Rainbird, receiving over 1 million YouTube streams inonly six weeks, and was followed up by ‘IWTKWYLF' in 2018. That year they also launched their ’Secret Spots Tour’ , booking niche shows at unusual locations aroundNew Zealand,

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00:09:34

Joe Kearns - Contestant Number 3

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/06/26

Joe Kearns is a Christchurch born and bred singer-songwriter who's been plying his trade in Chch and trying to get his unique poppy songs heard. Formerly a student of the University of Canterbury's School of Music where he has an honours degree majoring in composition, he's just released his 10th single full of his usual pop sensibilities with intelligent and interesting lyrics. 'Contestant Number 3' is a fun 80s synth pop song representing how we used to look for love in those

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00:10:06

First Reserve - Alice

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/06/20

Based in Wellington, this year, First Reserve has played alongside international acts Hot Mulligan (US), and Movements (US), as well as local legends Wet Denim, There's A Tuesday, and Daffodils. Previous singles have received airplay on Radio One, and new single "alice" combines hard-hitting rock instrumentation with ear-worm hooks.

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00:10:53

Avalanche City - Keep That Love

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/06/14

Aotearoa’s beloved and platinum-selling Avalanche City (AKA Dave Baxter) has today released an introspective new single ‘Keep That Love’ - his first in five years. A delicate acoustic guitar creates the bed for a gently expanding soundscape; layers of backing vocals, gentle synths and atmospheric guitars working together to evoke a sense of poignant reflection and hope. “‘Keep That Love’ is really just an encouragement to keep looking for love and beauty, kindness and compassion,” says Dave. “It

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00:09:46

Ardon England - Neon World Ft. Keshia

Making Tracks with The MOST FM: Artist Interviews ·

2024/06/06

Ardon England, a multifaceted force in New Zealand's music landscape. A Māori artist, Ardon is a bold advocate for diversity and inclusion, infusing his unique blend of genres with unapologetic creativity and raw emotion. With a background steeped in dance and performance artistry, Ardon's journey into music was inevitable. Over two decades, he's traversed stages nationwide, captivating audiences with his electrifying presence.

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