Simon Smith

B O D I E S is an 8-piece female vocal group led by Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Kat Frankie. The project is based in Berlin and began from the seeds of Kat’s solo music where she would loop her own vocals on live performances. Over time, these looped arrangements became a full project. There are no instruments – only eight voices singing in harmony.

Several fantastic pianists arrange various game soundtracks, and the latest to do so is Animalisa Keys. Annalisa, aka Animalisa Keys, covers lots of game music on her piano. Ranging from Zelda to Octopath Travelers to Super Mario, there are plenty of well-known tunes to enjoy. Taking on the 1991 soundtrack from Nobuo Uematsu, these arrangements are true to the original but with added nuance and feeling as Animalisa Keys rolls in and out of motifs and leaves small pauses for emphasis.

What does Chancha Via Circuito & El Búho sound like?

Always at the forefront of music technology and creative innovation, Imogen Heap has returned with a new single called ‘What Have You Done To Me’. It is the first of three parts (I assume tracks), with a music video coming at the end. The track is a six-minute assault on the senses. It mixes together groove-driven industrial beats, swamps of vocal layers and a cinematic metallic mechanic synth edge. There is a lot of pitch and time warping across the song, giving it a hunted prey sinister edge. This would suit the soundtrack of a cinematic chase sequence.

Varas is the moniker self-taught producer, singer and songwriter of Benjamin Muñoz Varas. The Swedish artist creates pop-orientated songs that venture off into other genres and then brings elements of them back again. Varas often works in big beats and solid rock guitars after discovering Led Zeppelin as a teenager. He pulls in classic rock vibes, the dirty street grit of a Tom Vek and elements of hip-hop, jazz and soul. His songs sound destined for the dance floor, bringing an alternative edge to a pristine sound.

O ne in six Kiwis struggle with some level of hearing loss, often compounded by barriers such as cost, misconceptions about appearance, and social stigma.

A breath-taking defensive display saw Skipton gain another home win at Sandylands on Saturday.

Lo-fi beats to chill to – infused with Mikel’s latest inspiration.

Trafford Pickleball Club enjoyed its biggest ever entry in the Nationals recently and achieved unprecedented success, winning gold medals across…

With various game award nominees being unveiled this week, it is no surprise that the beautiful Neva is up for nominations for its story, visuals, and music. Berlinist has been at the helm of several emotionally charged game soundtracks such as Moncage, and Nomada Studio’s previous game Gris. Cello, viola and piano serenade us in this debut live performance of the Neva soundtrack. Both the soundtrack and game are out now, and you have been warned, they’ll bring a tear to your eye.