Sound Thinking with Graham Reid & Marty Duda

Its a (mostly) all New Zealand episode of Sound Thinking as Graham and Marty review Lorde in concert plus new albums by Bic Runga, Six60, Earth Tongue and Alayna. Plus we get insights from Bic, Alayna and Six60. All that and a Puddle reissue, a NZ Gig Guide and Final Thoughts on...Bad Bunny.
Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.
Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.
Ever miss when music journalism had guts, humour, and heart? SOUND THINKING brings it back. This is where legends, laughter, and long-forgotten stories meet the soundtrack of now.

Graham and Marty are still buzzing after seeing Iggy Pop and Joan Jett. New albums reviewed are by: Robbie Williams/Guv/Ratboys/Beck and we go deep into the NZ Ambient Scene. Plus we review reissues by The Blasters/NRBQ/Yes and more along with a NZ Gig Guide and Final Thoughts on The Grammys and Low Cut Connie
Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.
Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.
Ever miss when music journalism had guts, humour, and heart? SOUND THINKING brings it back. This is where legends, laughter, and long-forgotten stories meet the soundtrack of now.

This week Graham & Marty review the debut album by Tyler Ballgame along with new releases by Yumi Zouma, Anna Van Riel, Tinsley Ellis, Muroki and more along with a reissue from Cream and a review of the latest book by The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle. And there's more!
Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.
Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.
Ever miss when music journalism had guts, humour, and heart? SOUND THINKING brings it back. This is where legends, laughter, and long-forgotten stories meet the soundtrack of now.

Graham and Marty review new albums by Lucinda Williams, Sunset Tsunami, Sophie Gault and Sunday Mourners and a few more along with in-depth discussion on Stewart Copeland's stage show and Madison Beer. And then there is the Auckland Gig Guide and Final Thoughts on Six60.
Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.
Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.
Ever miss when music journalism had guts, humour, and heart? SOUND THINKING brings it back. This is where legends, laughter, and long-forgotten stories meet the soundtrack of now.

Sound Thinking is back for 2026! Listen in as Graham and Marty review new releases by Dry Cleaning, The Cribs, Blair Morgan, Melody Guy, Pullman and more. Plus an in-depth look at David Byrne's live show. Also film reviews of Anchor Me: The Don McGlashan Story and Louder Than You Think, a doco about Pavement drummer Gary Young.
And if that's not enough...we talk about Daniel Rachel's book: This Ain't Rock 'n' Roll: Pop Music, the Swastika and the Third Reich.
Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.
Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.
Ever miss when music journalism had guts, humour, and heart? SOUND THINKING brings it back. This is where legends, laughter, and long-forgotten stories meet the soundtrack of now.