All the mixing and post-processing in the world can only do so much for drums that don’t sound good in the room without the recording gear.

NZ Music Month Feature: Thomas Friggens is a drummer and percussionist living in Wellington who studied Jazz

Many song ideas are formed around melodies that feel right to the composer. However, the most gifted writers often shape their songs around

NZ Music Month Feature: Sam Nakamura is a New Zealand-based session guitarist who has recorded and performed with a wide array of artists at

If you’re looking to cut through the mix during solos or need to add some pleasing crunch to your overall tone, an overdrive like the Strymo

NZ Music Month Feature: Alba Rose is an indie-soul singer-songwriter based in Wellington. Alba released her debut EP 'Silhouette' in 2021