Andrew DreverAndrew Drever

Newly relocated to Auckland from Melbourne, Andrew writes about music. For 20-plus years, he's written for The Age (Melbourne), Sydney Morning Herald, Rolling Stone Australia, Resident Advisor (Berlin), South China Morning Post (Hong Kong) and more. He's interviewed Grace Jones, Slash, Giorgio Moroder, Beck, Daft Punk and Kendrick Lamar.

Renewable Energy: Guy Lawrence on how Disclosure keeps their creativity fresh

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Disclosure are an act whose huge success comes from their sheer unpredictability. Andrew Drever talks to half of the duo to get the story behind their new album. In the long lead-up to Disclosure’s latest album, Energy, the UK dance music duo have been releasing standalone singles and EPs that are experimental, sample-heavy and strongly … Read more

The album taking Khruangbin from cult status to worldwide acclaim

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Khruangbin have established their live reputation with spacious instrumentals, but the band’s third album, Mordechai, features prominent vocals and disco-funk jams. Andrew Drever interviews the Texas-based trio upon its release. While the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage in the US, the situation has actually been a blessing in disguise for Khruangbin drummer Donald “DJ” Johnson … Read more