New Zealand Music Features

"Out Of The Pit is named after a ratty old Fighting Fantasy book I own describing monsters you might encounter in a dungeon + La Brea Tar Pits in LA." We took the time to ask Power Nap a few questions about his music. Read and listen below.

Since forming in 2008, Terror Of The Deep have attracted a following overseas, notably in the United States and Australia, but have remained relatively unknown in their homeland. They sat down with Solomon Powell after their What Was That Thing? performance for a chat about process, overseas popularity and being compared to 80s Flying Nun bands. 

The coronavirus pandemic has forced us apart and led us to connect through our screens. As much as social media claims to bring people together, we all know it's no replacement for the real McCoy. Being together in the same room is one thing, but the Slow Note Festival, taking place in Wellington later this month, elevates the ethos of connection to another level. Callum Campbell spoke to organiser Josh Finegan about how they foster connection through the event and mitigate the threat of being shutdown at a moment's notice.

After years of writing and touring with The Phoenix Foundation and scoring films, Luke Buda found himself with time and some old solo records he loathed to listen to. Solomon Powell sat down with Luke Buda shortly after his What Was That Thing? performance in the Flying Nun shop to discuss Buda's new record, Buda.