Puoro Hou 19/09
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Park Flyers — i'm so fast
Wellington-based alternative emo duo Park Flyers return with i'm so fast, a raw and cathartic single that captures their mix of 90s nostalgia, jagged guitars, and shouted-heart vocals. Originally from Tauranga, Felix Bird (guitar/vocals) and Ezra Beckett (drums/keys/vocals) shifted south in 2024 and have quickly become a fixture in the underground scene — from sweaty DIY rooms to festival slots at CubaDupa, and headlining San Fran. With its driving arpeggios and no-compromise energy, i'm so fast cements Park Flyers as one of the loudest, most thrilling new acts to come out of Pōneke.
First Reserve — Me & My Friend
Wellington alt-pop project First Reserve (Ryan Connaghan) follows up a huge year with their second single Me & My Friends. Already a live favourite, the track centres on a hooky chorus and grooves through riff-driven indie pop before breaking into a distorted outro. Lyrically, it’s a candid reflection on friendship – the love, the absences, and the need for change. Co-produced with Tarn PK, the single shows off the eclectic influences that have quickly made First Reserve one of the most talked-about new names in Aotearoa’s scene. With support slots alongside PARK RD, No Cigar, and Hockey Dad already under their belt, Me & My Friends feels like a bold step toward their anticipated debut EP.
Charlie Atkinson — Crazy World (ALBUM)
Morrinsville folk and blues musician Charlie Atkinson has released his debut album Crazy World. The six–track project captures the sound and spirit of traditional folk, blending heartfelt songwriting with timeless storytelling. Atkinson has been honing these songs for some time, and with Crazy World now available on Spotify, he’s proud to finally share the journey with listeners.
Amber Carly Williams — To Be Like You
Ōtautahi songwriter Amber Carly Williams returns with To Be Like You, a moving track written in the wake of her father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Stripped-back yet full of depth, the song was brought to life in Melbourne with longtime collaborator Terence O’Connor, pairing intimate guitar textures with Williams’ raw, unshakable vocals. Already a familiar name on Aotearoa’s live circuit, this release sees Williams at her most vulnerable and resonant, capturing the fragile balance between love, loss, and memory.
