The Phoenix Foundation will have a new album in early 2010, but first they're releasing a Christmas EP called MERRY KRISKMASS! It will be available both physically and digitally from December 7.

Tommy Benefield, singer-songwriter behind LOOP RECORDS folk-rock reggae band TOMMY, is back with a new band: THE FALLEN HORSES.

Wellington indie band Cassette have just released their latest album The Jingle King. Frontman Tom Watson talks to STACEY KNOTT of NZPA about finding inspiration in break-ups and a statue.