New Zealand music journalists Graham Reid and Marty Duda tell their stories. Both start overseas and both wind up in Auckland, New Zealand. Both took very different paths to get there. Also: Reviews of Come Together: OK Computer and Adam McGrath concerts.

And that's all folks!

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.

Graham is back! And together with Marty Duda he/they review new albums by The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Jack Black and Lenny Kaye...not an artist under 50! Your you youngsters there is Gin Wigmore, Gram Antler and The Broken Heartbreakers and a New Zealand 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 Marty Duda is joined by Veronika Bell (aka Vikae) who is filling in for the vacationing Graham Reid. Together they review new albums by Sienna Spiro, Blake Whiten, Low Cut Connie, Ryan Hamilton, Macey and Keren Mara and we hear from three of the featured artists.

As always there is a New Zealand Gig Guide and our Final Thoughts this week include a world premiere of a new song by Vikae! What more could you ask for?

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.

Graham is away this week and so Daniel Armstrong of NZ band Napoleon Baby is filling in, and he has plenty to say, as does Marty Duda, about new releases by Beth Orton, Delaney Davidson, The Pretty Reckless, Borderline, American Aquarium and Lee Martin.

As always we have a New Zealand Gig Guide and Final Thoughts on the current state of K'Rd and the new release by Nicole Atkins.

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 think about new music by The Veils...and talk to Finn Andrews...Olivia Rodrigo, Kiwi up-and-comer Logan Edwards, the late Tucker Zimmerman, Office Dog and Bunchy's Big Score

Plus along with our usual New Guide Guide and Final Thoughts...we review live performances by Kelly Moran and Boy & Bear!

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's episode brings you another wildly diverse selection of new music to discover as Graham and Marty review new releases by Duane Betts, Aja Monet, Joan As Police Woman, MONO, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Pussy Riot, a Cream Box Set and a debut from NZ band Welcomer.

Plus there's a concert review: Matt Berninger (of The National), a tribute to James Blood Ulmer and a New Zealand 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 Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, Kurt Vile and Zoh Amba along with a few Kiwi artists that you need to know about...Who Shot Scott, School Fair and Serebii. Plus there's concert reviews...Dry Cleaning and KT Tunstall...and our New Zealand Gig Guide...and some Final Thoughts.

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 dive deep into the new (and possibly final) Paul McCartney album, The Boys Of Dungeon Lane. Also reviewed...new albums by Eleni Mandell and Tim Mahon...concerts by Sparks, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers and The Waterboys. And we pay tribute to Sonny Rollins.

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.