Articles by Mandy Hall

Hayden Calnin is back again stronger than ever with one purpose and one purpose only. To create music so warm and beautiful that you can’t help but imagine what it would be like if you quite your job, say fuck you to the world and ran into his arms, leaving all your problems behind. Warm With You is an invitation to do just that. He has nailed the vocals and harmonies and the simplistic yet high in the mix guitar and drums leave you daydreaming long after the song is finished. As the song reaches its second half it lifts in a way of pure euphoria creating tingles down the spines of listeners.

Enigmatic NZ electronic artist Lontalius, also known as Eddie Johnston, has announced his glowing new single Swim, a comforting, honest track about accepting the ups and downs of life, out now. Swim is also accompanied by a stunning clip, made in collaboration with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou (Pacific Heights, Whim, Weird Together). The prolific young artist has also announced his new album, All I Have, set for release on October 4.

Radiant vocalist and songwriter Sannia has announced not one, but two magnificent new singles; Daylight and Better, released August 16. The two tracks are reflective of the growth of Sannia’s trademark intricate, emotive songwriting, and her voice soars with undeniable strength on both songs as the narrative melts from one track to the next. And the indie pop powerhouse has also released two stunning videos for the singles, directed by award-winning writer and director Emily Dynes (Teagan, Oh Pep!, The Gaze).

Lovable indie rockers Mylk have today announced the release of their fun new single Not My Fault, a hooky track about being a bit of a bad luck magnet, set for release on August 8. The group have also released a fittingly entertaining and super endearing clip for Not My Fault; it’s a one-shot-wonder bursting with youth and personality.