Guest Interviews

Elle spoke with Nino Burch of Beat Rhythm Fashion on Morning Glory. Nino spoke of the band’s overall journey beginning in the 80s, creation of their unique, textural and ethereal sound and the heavy stories behind their poignant lyrics.

You can get your hands on their latest work on Bandcamp!

Sof spoke with Guillem Peeters, AKA Eterna (UK), about his most recent album, Debunker. They talk about Peeters' creative process, how living in London has impacted his musical output, and collaborating with other artists such as NINA. 

Sof spoke to Sharon Van Etten (USA) about her latest record, Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory. They spoke about Van Etten working in full collaboration with her long-time band for the first time, the heavy themes of the album, and who to listen to when you want emotional solidarity. 

"I like to hone in on being excited. If something excites you in the moment, that's a situation you have to pursue"

Producer, instrumentalist, and singer Pachyman joins Sofia on Morning Glory in anticipation of his return to New Zealand, with shows from Auckland to Lyttleton.

Pachy spoke about how he came to find his recognisable reggae dub sound from his roots of playing in reggae and post rock bands in Puerto Rico and later influenced by his move to LA.

Lately, it's been about expression: in performance, chord pickings, and laying down a drum-centric foundation to create a "mantra-esque" atmosphere to enjoy existence in that moment.

Pachy drops names of influence such as King Tubby, Victor Axelrod, his time playing with The Expanders, using an old board from Lee "Scratch" Perry, and memories with his wife in Puerto Rican mountains that inspired the synth heavy track: "Toyota Nuevo". 

Catch Pachyman at the Wine Cellar, 27th Feb in Auckland!