Samuel Flynn Scott of The Phoenix Foundation first learned of The Eversons when they started sending witty replies to his posts on Twitter. But it was later, and loosely thanks to John Banks, when he first heard them.

Liam Finn's second solo outing shows the indie wonder boy is all grown up. He talks to Scott Kara about going back to his rock 'n' roll roots.

To help celebrate NZ Music Month, TimeOut and nzherald.co.nz, in conjunction with Frequency Media Group, are giving away a free download EP every Thursday in May.

Though Rhian Sheehan's music may lull you to sleep, his live show will be nothing short of eye-opening, writes Scott Kara.

To help celebrate NZ Music Month, TimeOut and nzherald.co.nz, in conjunction with Frequency Media Group, are giving away a free download EP every Thursday in May.

Recorded live at York Street Studios, Nightchoir perform their second of six songs performed for the Sundae Sessions.

Recorded live at York Street Studios, Nightchoir with 24 Hours A Night, the first of six songs performed for the Sundae Sessions.

It's New Zealand Music Month, what better time to launch our latest commitment to local music.

Recorded and filmed for nzherald.co.nz at York Street Studios, Grand Rapids perform I Keep Dreaming Of You.

On the eve of his latest album release, Kiwi rapper David Dallas is making serious waves in the US hip-hop scene, writes Jacqueline Smith

Recorded and filmed for nzherald.co.nz at York Street Studios, Grand Rapids perform Anniversary.

Recorded and filmed for nzherald.co.nz at York Street Studios, Grand Rapids perform Never Be Without You.

Photos from the first ever Sundae Session at York Street Studios in Auckland on Wednesday May 4th 2011.

Grand Rapids and Nightchoir performed for an intimate audience, recorded for nzherald.co.nz

Photos by New Zealand Herald photographers Natalie Slade and Dean Purcell

Recorded and filmed for nzherald.co.nz at York Street Studios, Grand Rapids perform Friday The 13th.

Recorded and filmed for nzherald.co.nz at York Street Studios, Grand Rapids perform Singing Showers Golden Lights.

To help celebrate NZ Music Month, TimeOut and nzherald.co.nz, in conjunction with Frequency Media Group, are giving away a free download EP every Thursday in May.

As singer-songwriters Julia Deans and Anna Coddington head out on an extensive national tour this NZ Music Month, Deans writes for TimeOut about their first days on the road together.

The latest release from local rapper PNC is a risk-taking collection of diverse songs which reflect his wide musical influences, writes Scott Kara.