Boh
Runga

Runga's first solo album, Right Here was released on 14 July 2009. Strongly reflective of her time spent in Silver Lake, LA, the album tells tales of love, loss and life. Recorded over six months in the Hollywood studio of producer Marshall Altman, Right Here was warmly received on its recent New Zealand release. The New Zealand Herald gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, noting "its unashamed blockbuster urges and tunepower make it all the more irresistible" and Real Groove called it "an assured collection of streamlined tunes that's guaranteed to surf the airwaves. Collaborators on the album include Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Greg Laswell and writing collaborations with Wendy Melvoin (Prince and the Revolution), Shelly Peiken and Rod Stewart's songwriter Kevin Savigar.In December 2012, Runga starred in an online video campaign supporting gay marriage, alongside other New Zealand singers Anika Moa and Hollie Smith, as well as Olympian Danyon Loader and former Governor-General Dame Catherine Tizard.[8]In August 2014, Runga featured with other New Zealand artists on the charity single "Song for Everyone".[9]

Nathan
King

King's musical career began with his band Zed, who released two multi-platinum albums: Silencer (2000) and This Little Empire (2003). Zed toured in New Zealand, Australia and Europe, playing shows supporting acts like Robbie Williams, Coldplay, The Calling and Ash.In 2001 he was nominated for the award of best songwriter and won the award as best male vocalist at the New Zealand Music Awards.[1]In 2005 King began a solo career after Zed decided to take an extended break.[2][3] His first solo album, The Crowd, produced by Brady Blade and Greg Haver,[4] was released in September 2008.[5] It debuted at #22 on the RIANZ New Zealand Album Chart, before reaching a peak of #14.[6]In 2009 he took part at the 'Classic Hits Church Tour', alongside Greg Johnson, Boh Runga and others.[7][8][9]In 2011 he formed a new group, 'Paper Plane', with his three touring bandmates. Their first single, 'Enemies', was released in September 2011,[10][11] followed by 'Love Oh Love', and third single 'Yes Ma'am'. Unfortunately one of King's bandmates suffered a broken neck during the filming of the video for 'Yes Ma'am', resulting in the footage being scrapped and a new video concept being developed and produced. Paper Plane disbanded in 2013 after another member was seriously injured in a car accident.In 2014 King formed 'Twin Cities' alongside Andy Lynch (ex. Zed) and the duo released 'Worry No More' as their debut single. The video, featuring the pair rollerskating in a retro-throwback style clip, was filmed over the course of four days in Fiji. Their second single 'Greatest Ever' was released the following year. 'Greatest Ever' was licensed by KFC in an advertising campaign throughout New Zealand over the summer of 2016/17.In 2021, he became a judge/mentor in the reboot version of Popstars New Zealand.

Rodney
Fisher

When Goodshirt frontman Rodney Fisher departed to Britain in 2006 to tour with Breaks Co-op, it unfortunately meant a hiatus for one of New Zealand's most talented alt-pop bands.

But while he was living in London, Fisher started a regular singer-songwriter showcase night and took the opportunity to jump into his own solo work. The result is an eight-track collection of alt-folk-country-pop - if you dial Goodshirt into a more folky range, and mix it with the laid-back warmth of Breaks Co-op you'll get the idea.

With an impressive number of Kiwi muso friends contributing (including Marcus Lawson, Michael Franklin-Browne, Murray Fisher, Jol Mulholland, Anika Moa, Madeleine Sami, Victoria Girling-Butcher and Geoff Maddock) and Breaks Co-op's Andy Lovegrove producing, he's got a lovely talent box to work with, though the tracks all seem distinctly in Fisher's voice.

There are echoes of fellow Kiwi singer-songwriter Tim Guy in the gentle tone of many of the tracks - some of which are refreshingly under two minutes. How Are You My Honey sees him in deeper voice with a wry smile, and closing track Tonight is a highlight, with its offbeat hook and wide harmonies.