4ZZZ Top 20

  1. Ancient Channels - Black Metals (S)
  2. Mood Board - Mood Board (AOTW)
  3. media puzzle - New Racehorse
  4. Body Type - And What Else? (S)
  5. Greshka - More Is More
  6. Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers - BATH WATER (S)
  7. Djanaba - Did We Stutter?
  8. Loose Fit - Bittersweet Excess (S)
  9. Hot Glue - Again, Again
  10. Stjep - Tony Soprano Theme (S)
  11. blue diner.

Tawa Drive

The music of Tawa Drive, the solo project from Kiwi multi-instrumentalist Evan Scrimgeour, combines nostalgic acoustic warmth with hazy dream-pop ambience. Formed in 2024, named after the singer’s hometown street in Aotearoa and inspired by indie favourites such as The Postal Service and Alvvays, the now-Meanjin based outfit features bassist/vocalist Samara Nilsen, drummer Will FitzGerald, and guitarist Damian Broodryk in its lineup.

The Levons

Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, The Levons are a blues rock band formed in the mid 2000s. Their music draws from the deep well of classic blues, infusing it with a contemporary rock energy that creates a sound that's both familiar and fresh.