"Naturally, a song Malcolm wrote would be Malcolm’s favourite, and a Kane song would be Kane's - only half-joking," jests Los Angeles-based duo Malcolm McRae and Kane Ritchotte (a.k.a. more*) when asked what their favourite song they've written together is. With guitar and drums leading the way, their old-school vocal and sonic sound is immediately attention-catching.
A 'tchotchke' can be defined as "a small object that is decorative rather than strictly functional; a trinket," but the musical trio known as Tchotchke... are deceptively named.
"We argue in the kitchen about whether to have children / About the world ending and the scale of my ambition / And how much is art really worth / The very thing you’re best at / Is the thing that hurts the most," opens Florence + The Machine in new song, 'King' - a poignant return with the best lyrics of 2022 thus far.
The masked country singer, Orville Peck, will be returning to New Zealand later this year as part of 2022's Splendour In The Grass sideshows. Peck will be performing at The Powerstation for a one-off special show on the 17th of July.
Tickets to see Orville Peck at The Powerstation are on sale now.
Currently touring in support of her latest album, 'Sling', Clairo has been performing a beautiful new song, 'Nomad'.
Watch some fan-filmed videos of the new song below...
Promoting her acting debut in Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Licorice Pizza', Alana Haim models couture looks for WWD in this new editorial shoot - as photographed by Yana Yatsuk and styled by Alex Badia.
Read the story here.
Amidst mailing out King-themed playing cards, Florence + The Machine has today announced that she'll be releasing a new music video tomorrow (directed by Autumn de Wilde) - assumedly for new song 'King'.
"It is essential to forgive yourself if you want to live a life that feels kind and beautiful," declares New Yorker Dora Jar as we discuss her music and forgiveness. Jar's music is a reminder of how perfectly sure of herself she is, with every one of her lyrics demanding to be heard.
"My spirit," responds New Zealand singer-songwriter Erny Belle (a.k.a. Aimee Renata), when asked about who her biggest inspirations are. Belle's music is completely transportive, taking you to another realm or universe, firmly hand-in-hand - and wherever the journey's taking you, she wants to be right there too.
Florence + The Machine fans awoke today to an email newsletter heralding the news that, "Something's coming..." - and an updated website featuring ornately designed playing cards.