Artist Spotlight on Plains Media

We catch up with Jessie and Dory from Ōtautahi band Steampunk Fish to dive into the story behind their debut seven-track EP Agency & Reality.
After two years of work, the EP is finally ready to enter the world! We chat about how the band came together, the process behind creating the music, and some anecdotes from the band. Also their release gig at Darkroom on the 28th of August, featuring Tephra and Tam Duugi.

We catch up with Ōtautahi singer-songwriter and performer Morgan La Fae about her debut single “Cigarettes and Coffee”, the first taste of her upcoming dream-pop EP Full Immersion. We chat about her journey through the local music scene, her creative world of pop, dreamscapes and emotional storytelling, and the concept behind an EP inspired by the five senses.

We’re back with Luna and the Aether for another deep dive into their debut full-length album Metanoia. We chat more about the stories, emotions, and creative process behind this cinematic mix of this album. We also explore the chemistry between the trio and hear stories from the making of Metanoia!

We head north to Whangārei to chat with Rob Jones, the driving force behind sad boxer. What began as a bedroom-pop project shared between friends has grown into a collaborative DIY collective, with musicians contributing from across Aotearoa, including Ōtautahi. We talk songwriting, collaboration, embracing imperfection, and the ambitious goal of releasing a new single every week!

We dive into the world of folk and storytelling with one of Ōtautahi’s most unique live acts. From two mates playing Celtic tunes in the corner of a Christchurch pub to their folk-punk revival sound, The Norwesters draw inspiration from Celtic, Greek, Balkan, and wider European traditions. We chat about their journey, their return from hiatus, and their new single “Bouzouki Man”!