Ringa Toi Māori artist Payton Taplin AKA Greatsouth returns to Banksia to chat with Vanessa Morris about debut LP Hellhole of the Pacificwhich features singles Hellhole of the Pacific and It's Getting Hotti.

The pair spoke about how different elements of the record challenges mainstream approaches including the beginning and ends highlighting a accidentally recorded yarns during field recordings and part of Aoetearoa national anthem.

Using Te reo Māori through music, Payton explained has how his unique approach incorporating language with indie rock and traditional tāonga puoro (Māori instruments) has inspired others.

Based in Papakura, in South Auckland, Aoetearoa, he also spoke about spending time in Magandjin for Big Sound where their highlights included being welcomed to Country and spending time with First Nations people and Elders.

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