Music Here’s five fresh tracks from Australia and NZ we can’t get enough of by Tom Disalvo From new previews of hotly-anticipated albums to sizzling night club heaters, here’s five fresh tracks from Aus and NZ that…
Music Listen to Muroki’s expansive new EP ‘Timezones’ by Tom Disalvo Hip-hop, indie and funk collide on Timezones, the new EP from Muroki. The New Zealand crooner swings by Happy to chat…
Music And$um chats new album and being “proud of the sound that I have created” by Tom Disalvo Earlier this month, we were treated to Late Night Down Brougham, the sprawling sophomore album from New Zealand’s And$um. Across…
Music News Here’s Happy’s picks for the six must-see NZ acts at SXSW Sydney by Tom Disalvo Will Swinton, Who Shot Scott and Foley are among the starry batch of NZ musicians poised to steal the spotlight…
Music T. G. Shand shares the ultimate dreamy ladies playlist by Ella Sterland Step into the textural feast of NZ’s newest dream-pop icon T. G. Shand, and the inspirations that informed the dreamy…
Music VIDEO PREMIERE: Reiki Ruawai’s tribute to nature, ‘PAPATUĀNUKU’ by Ella Sterland This love letter to mother earth is a seamless blend of meaningful messaging and top-tier artistry. Reiki Ruawai, the gifted…
Music Wrapping up New Zealand Music Month with Happy’s favourite releases by Happy From pumping pop bangers, to punky love songs, our New Zealand mates have outdone themselves. While we can’t agree on…
Needle In The Hay News Trans-Tasman Tune-Up: Happy Mag’s Needle in the Hay comp open to New Zealand artists by Happy Kiwi musicians, it’s time to shine! Submit your red-hot tracks to Happy Mag’s Needle in the Hay for a chance…
Music Treat yourself to the rock opera odyssey that is IVY’s new single ‘Heartless’ by Tom Disalvo New Zealand music month has turned our attention to yet another one of the country’s most promising acts, this time…
Music News 070 Shake unveils highly anticipated tour across Australia and New Zealand by Tammy Moir Prepare for a seismic musical experience as 070 Shake, announces her forthcoming tour across the captivating landscapes of Australia and…
Features Music Why it mattered: Lorde’s ‘Pure Heroine’ by Tom Disalvo In honour of New Zealand music month, Happy Mag is taking a look back at one of the country’s shiniest…
Music News Lorde and Sting postpone NZ performances after cyclone by Emmy White Lorde and Sting are the latest artists to postpone gigs in New Zealand amidst the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. The…
Music News Politics Anthony Albanese gifts New Zealand Prime Minister with three of his “favourite Aussie records” by Tom Disalvo Deep cuts and EPs by Thelma Plum, Gang of Youths and Alex The Astronaut constitute some of Albo’s “favourite Aussie…