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.

New Zealand-French singer-songwriter, Max Allais, opens the next chapter of his artistic journey with the extremely catchy new single, Cry Baby - we catch up with Max from Paris to talk about the song that explores vulnerability, self-doubt and the complexities of relationships.

Born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau, Niki Kennedy is an award-winning Pasifika singer-songwriter based in Toronto. We catch up with rising star Niki Kennedy to chat about her new album The Space In Between, and hear all about the new single Gardenias.

LOUIS BAKER finds release in new single, 'Trouble' + Official Music Video

From one of Aotearoa’s treasured voices comes proof of the cathartic, healing power of music. Louis Baker’s powerful new single Trouble, sees the acclaimed artist transform personal turmoil into a deeply personal and resonant new work. Trouble cements Baker’s standing as an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, song-writer, producer, and captivating vocalist.

LIL SISTER’S RISING STARS PRESENTS: Enigmatic Auckland artist Tiger Lotiss’ releases new single ‘Tiger in the Garden’

With a sound and aesthetic that’s unparalleled in Aotearoa, Tiger Lotiss returns with a thought provoking and soulful new song that delivers a powerful message for young New Zealanders.

S02E32: Jason chats with Laughton Kora of Black Comet about their new release - a cover of the classic Bobby Brown track, Black Comet’s take on My Prerogative flips the song into their own world, adding a galactic funk twist and the unmistakable energy of a band known for pushing genre boundaries.

Black Comet is the project led by Laughton Kora, bringing together a genre-fluid mix of funk, rock, soul, psychedelia and rhythmic experimentation. Combining the powers of Laughton alongside a virtuosic collection of musicians - Poihakena Reid (keys, talkbox, vocals), Dan Antunovich (bass) and Mark Raymond (drums).