It's a super quick check in with rock/country artist, Triggar Happy, who wants to play a sneak tease of his new single - out September 18 - with a launch at Jolene’s in Auckland.

• Clip includes a snippet of the new single - unreleased in full until September 18. Used with artist permission.
• follow @itstriggarhappy on Instagram.

From the opposite end of the country, we speak with Stewart Pedley from the Coromandel, about his newest solo EP - From Clay.

This prolific songwriter and performer, explores his creativity through solo work, a duet project and a punk rock trio.

During this chat, Stewart talks about the organic nature of this EP - both the songwriting and the recording process, in the historic Hauraki House hall of Coromandel Town with producer Matt Sephton.

Stewart Pedley's FROM CLAY is available on all platforms - September 3. (a lyric video for Lucky is available on YouTube)

Check the EP out now on BANDCAMP

This week, we chat with one of New Zealand's most exciting emerging independent artists - Lewis Parke. At just 22 years old, the Christchurch singer-songwriter has quickly built a strong following through his honest songwriting, captivating live performances and rapidly growing reputation. Following the success of his previous single “Shiver”, Lewis recently sold out his first headline show and continues to gain momentum as one of New Zealand's brightest independent talents.

We chat about the new single - “Clockwork” an uplifting alternative indie-pop anthem, exploring perseverance, ambition and finding the strength to keep moving forward when life doesn't always go to plan.