New Zealand Bogans-Tattoo, Heavy Metal, and the Power of Being Different
Exploring New Zealand Bogans: Tattoo, Heavy Metal, and the Power of Being Different Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be a part of New Zealand’s bogan scene? Maybe you’ve walked past someone covered in tattoos, wearing all black, and thought, “Wow, that...
How Sam Sheppard and Kiwi Metal Bands Shaped Heavy Metal Culture in Aotearoa
As the pulse of New Zealand Music Month beats louder, it’s the perfect time to tune into the stories that don’t always make the mainstream charts—those thundering riffs, summer mosh pits, and DIY ambitions found in the heart of the underground metal scene in New...
Inside the World of New Zealand Bogans: A Deep Dive with Dave Snell
If you’ve ever wondered about the noisy crowd in black band t-shirts at your local pub or the sudden resurgence of mullets on Kiwi streets, then this blog is for you. In a recent podcast, New Zealand academic, author, and proud heavy metal fan Dave Snell, known as the...
Beyond Stereotypes: Sam Leamy Talks Autism and Artistic Expression
Sam Leamy is a musician living in New Zealand who also happens to be autistic. In this podcast, he talks about his journey as a music lover, how he became a musician, and what it’s like to grow up and play music while being autistic. Let’s learn more about Sam’s...
Heavy Metal, FVKVSHIMA, and Planet of the Dead
This podcast features Mark Mundell, a passionate heavy metal musician living in New Zealand. Mark sings for two heavy metal bands: FVKVSHIMA and Planet of the Dead. In this podcast, he talks about his life, love for music, and how the heavy metal scene is strong and...
Exploring Blues, Rock, and Jazz Music in New Zealand with Nick Granville
In this podcast episode, Nick Granville, a talented guitarist from New Zealand, talks all about his journey playing blues, rock, and jazz music. If you want to know what it’s like to be a full-time musician in New Zealand, this is a great episode to listen to! Here’s...
Neurodiversity in Art and Music with Nick Clark
This podcast episode is a conversation with Nick Clark, a talented artist, musician, and teacher from New Zealand. Nick is a member of a Wellington rock band, Electric Tapestry. Nick shares his life story and talks a lot about neurodiversity—especially ADHD—and how it...
Humanistic Outcomes, Ethical Challenges, and the Future of Technology
Dr. Cathal Doyle, a senior lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington, chats about the exciting world of AI, which stands for Artificial Intelligence. Cathal explains that AI has been around for a while but became really popular when ChatGPT was introduced in...
Up the Punks 2024
Up The Punks: Preserving Wellington's Punk Scene from 1977 to 2024 Imagine stepping into a world where music and rebellion come together to form a powerful, gritty culture. This is what Up The Punks is all about—a project dedicated to capturing the heart and soul of...