Sound Thinking with Graham Reid & Marty Duda

This week Graham & Marty review New Zealand artists Aldous Harding, Reb Fountain and Menzies along with international acts Hiss Golden Messenger, Social Distortion and The Lemon Twigs. Plus we talk Thundercat, Deva Mahal and Neil Finn's new venture...plus our NZ Gig Guide!Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.

This week Graham and Marty review new albums by Foo Fighters, Noah Kahan, Peter Case, The Reds, Pinks and Purples and Object Hours along with a Crocodiles reissue, a look at the new Michael Jackson biopic....plus there's a New Zealand gig guide and Final Thoughts on the Aotearoa Music Awards and Dave Mason.Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.

Join Graham and Marty as they do some Sounding Thinking on a seriously eclectic group of new albums this week, including new releases by Joe Jackson, Holly Humberstone, Wesley Joseph, The Bevis Frond and Michael Morris & The Sonic Boom...plus a look back at Kiwi punk "legends" The Newtones.There's a selected New Zealand gig guide and final thoughts on a new book about The Clean and another by Jesse Malin...and sexism in music journalism.Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.

So much new music this week! Graham and Marty review new albums by Flea, Courtney Barnett, Nina Hagen, Melissa Etheridge and Snail Mail along with EPs by Deva Mahal and PRINS and a look at the new Red Hot Chili Peppers Doco on Neflix. All that plus a New Zealand Gig Guide and Final Thoughts on MobySound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.

Graham Reid is on holiday this week but we have the esteemed music manic (and JB-HiFi buyer) Karl Lock filling in to review new releases with Marty by Princess Chelsea, Iron & Wine, Em Beihold, Rob Zombie and Gorillaz. We talk to Em and Iron & Wine, discuss Transvision Vamp and provide a NZ Gig Guide...along with Final Thoughts on Paul McCartney and The Molotovs. Something for everyone!Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.Ever miss when music journalism had guts, humour, and heart? SOUND THINKING brings it back. This is where legends, laughter, and long-forgotten stories meet the soundtrack of now.

Its a (mostly) all New Zealand episode of Sound Thinking as Graham and Marty review Lorde in concert plus new albums by Bic Runga, Six60, Earth Tongue and Alayna. Plus we get insights from Bic, Alayna and Six60. All that and a Puddle reissue, a NZ Gig Guide and Final Thoughts on...Bad Bunny. Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.Ever miss when music journalism had guts, humour, and heart? SOUND THINKING brings it back. This is where legends, laughter, and long-forgotten stories meet the soundtrack of now.

This week Graham & Marty review the debut album by Tyler Ballgame along with new releases by Yumi Zouma, Anna Van Riel, Tinsley Ellis, Muroki and more along with a reissue from Cream and a review of the latest book by The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle. And there's more!Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.Ever miss when music journalism had guts, humour, and heart? SOUND THINKING brings it back. This is where legends, laughter, and long-forgotten stories meet the soundtrack of now.

Sound Thinking is back for 2026! Listen in as Graham and Marty review new releases by Dry Cleaning, The Cribs, Blair Morgan, Melody Guy, Pullman and more. Plus an in-depth look at David Byrne's live show. Also film reviews of Anchor Me: The Don McGlashan Story and Louder Than You Think, a doco about Pavement drummer Gary Young. And if that's not enough...we talk about Daniel Rachel's book: This Ain't Rock 'n' Roll: Pop Music, the Swastika and the Third Reich.Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.Ever miss when music journalism had guts, humour, and heart? SOUND THINKING brings it back. This is where legends, laughter, and long-forgotten stories meet the soundtrack of now.

This week Graham and Marty discuss the great Beach Ball Controversy generated by Garbage's Shirly Manson. Other, more musical topics include reviews of new releases by Juliana Hatfield, Fat White Family, Blair Parkes and Bill Lake's Slow Bake...plus reissues from Pink Floyd and Steve Forbert and an Auckland gig guide. Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.  Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.  Ever miss when music journalism had guts, humour, and heart? SOUND THINKING brings it back. This is where legends, laughter, and long-forgotten stories meet the soundtrack of now.

This week Graham & Marty review new releases by Troy Kingi, The Saints, Tom Cunliffe, JJJJerome Ellis, Let's Planet and more along with reissues by Neil Young and Split Enz. They also review concerts (and audiences) including those of Tool, Toody Cole and The New Existentialists. Plus the regular Auckland gig guide.Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.  Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.  Ever miss when music journalism had guts, humour, and heart? SOUND THINKING brings it back. This is where legends, laughter, and long-forgotten stories meet the soundtrack of now.

This week Graham and Marty invite guest concert reviewer Karl Lock around to talk about the Oasis reunion show in Sydney. Auckland punks Dick Move encourage us to Dream, Believe, Achieve and we review new releases by Cheap Trick, Ny Oh, Colter Wall, AVVT/PTTN and The New Existentialists. All that plus reviews and insights into new books by Patti Smith and Evan Dando , the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Split Enz, Drive-By Truckers and an Auckland concert guide! Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.  Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearing. Now they’re turning the mics on themselves. SOUND THINKING: where decades of music journalism meet an hour of unfiltered conversation.  Ever miss when music journalism had guts, humour, and heart? SOUND THINKING brings it back. This is where legends, laughter, and long-forgotten stories meet the soundtrack of now.