Tony Stamp
Genesis Owusu blends punk with rap on his incendiary second album
Tony Stamp reviews the sophomore LP from Ghanian-Aussie awards juggernaut Genesis Owusu. Video, Audio
Long Read: Is film criticism a blessing or a curse?
By Tony Stamp: The art of criticism is being threatened by a new wave of social media-savvy disruptors. Audio
'With Love K M T P'
K M T P is the project of Tamaki Makaurau based musician Keria Paterson, who recently released their debut With Love, KMTP. Video, Audio
Behind the scenes of the 2023 APRA Silver Scrolls
On wednesday 4th October in Auckland, Spark Arena hosted the Silver Scroll Awards, the APRA-voted ceremony focused on songwriting.
Tony Stamp went along with his trusty sound device and interviewed… Audio
Fourth time's a charm as The Beths win Silver Scroll
Wednesday night's win was long-awaited for the indie rockers The Beths, who had been finalists three times before.
The band gave a pre-recorded acceptance speech from the US where they're on tour.
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Live from the Silver Scrolls
It's the music industry's big night tonight with the prestigious Silver Scroll Awards being handed out in Auckland. The country's music glitterati are gathered at Spark Arena including RNZ's very own… Audio
Ōtautahi's Model Home deliver power-pop adrenalin on their fantastic debut
Tony Stamp reviews a local album of expertly crafted and performed indie rock. Video, Audio
Jet Jaguar's Epiphytes are as aurally exciting as always
Tony Stamp reviews a botanical collection from the seasoned Wellington producer. Video, Audio
K M T P's debut comes With Love, and a lot of distortion
Tony Stamp reviews the affable overdrive of the Tāmaki Makaurau artist's debut full-length. Video, Audio
12 great gigs to look forward to this spring
After a quiet few years with no live shows, and some notable weather-related cancellations, it's starting to feel like Aotearoa's music scene is back in fighting form. Music fans are once again…
Clear Pond Road is further proof that no one writes songs like Kristin Hersh
The nineties icon's latest is placid on its surface, roiling with chaos beneath. Video, Audio
The posthumously-completed Bird Machine has plenty of Sparklehorse magic
Tony Stamp reviews the final dispatch from an important artist. Video, Audio
Kane Strang's new band Office Dog offer evocative indie rock
Tony Stamp reviews this Flying Nun debut: jangly, jagged and jaunty. Video, Audio
Music Critic: Tony Stamp
Today Tony talks to Jesse about music from a star on the rise in the UK George Riley and her new track Elixir. He also talks about Sparklehorse's track Evening Star Supercharger. Audio
Local crooner Hemi Hemingway invites you into his desperate, dank world on Strangers Again
Tony Stamp reviews a debut album blending soulful pipes with lo-fi aesthetics. Audio
Infinite showcases decades of dubwise delights by The Nomad
Tony Stamp reviews an extensive compilation from the pioneering Aotearoa producer. Audio
Flying Nun champs Vor-stellen deliver their debut Parallelograms
Three former Subliminals unleash four exploratory tracks that stretch to nearly an hour. Audio
deepState's Dreams: a local release of expert club grooves
Jessica Morgan proves she's a master of rhythmic ear candy on her second album. Audio
Clementine Valentine sonically level up on their new album.
The sisters formerly known as Purple Pilgrims deliver their dramatic debut. Audio