Auckland-based collective BLKCITY are back at it again with their new single Flying. Featuring artists Raiza Biza, JessB, Mo Muse, Abdul Kay and Blaze The Emperor, the new track is accompanied by stellar visuals and a whole lotta energy.

Here at Counter Journal we’re always on the lookout for innovative businesses who are redefining the status quo of their industry. Introducing the new collection from Aotearoa’s own Harris Tapper, Self Portrait is available for preorder from today until July 14th via their website.

Kiwi brain drink Ārepa is sold all around the world. It's a type of nootropic, which is a smart way of saying brain food—like caffeine but without the side effects.

Barrel-aged wine is nothing new, though it's taken a while to gain traction in Aotearoa and is more common in international markets. But that might be all about to change if the new Chardy Jack from Waimauku’s The Hunting Lodge is anything to go by.

Larger-than-life puppets, full body costumes, dance, music, performance, it all comes together as BIG NAZO in spectacularly confusing yet entertaining fashion. We’d better let them explain.

JessB is an award-winning rapper from Tāmaki Makaurau, known for some seriously good tunes and her collabs with some of Aotearoa’s best and brightest. The visuals, the music, the songwriting and the delivery is a recipe that can’t be ignored, and with several hits to her name already, it’s up and up for Jess.