For respected kiwi musician Tom Scott, family takes on many different forms. Between YGB, Avondale and his own blood, Tom’s entire career is a culmination of purpose for his community.
For respected kiwi musician Tom Scott, family takes on many different forms. Between YGB, Avondale and his own blood, Tom’s entire career is a culmination of purpose for his community.
Whether it’s a holistic remedy through hectic punk healing or saving lives with medicinal treatment, Annabel’s (Miss June) most punk quality is her strong sense of empowerment.
In Dirty’s family, music is their love language. The ENO x DIRTY rapper dives deep into his Grey Lynn state of mind, his parents’ perseverance, and growing up a blue-eyed Maori.
Independence runs in Poetik‘s bloodline. The West Auckland rapper reflects on family values, the significance of Samoan Heritage, and the importance of upholding a legacy.
Imugi may represent a Korean serpent that’s fallen from the sky whilst aiming for the heavens, but they’ve definitely landed on a good thing. Their sound is effortlessly smooth yet carries weight well beyond their years. Themes and motifs of cultural identity, sex, colour and creed run deep throughout their work. While lead singer Yery ruminates on what it means to be a woman of colour in this post-colonial country, Carl’s beats provide a sonic landscape which feels intimate yet expansive.
A strong creative vision, high standards, and no corner-cutting are all essential to be able to pull off the ‘perfect’ music event. Her sharp attention to detail and continuous strive for perfection keeps K2K pushing the envelope with both her music and unique events that she curates. K2K has amassed a diverse following of open-minded music revellers who are striving to shift the societal norms that traditionally exist within the DJ and promoter space. Discover her journey and how she’s going beyond DJ’ing and producing to help create safer environments and communities for women, trans and non-binary people.
