A music podcast for the fans, by the fans
Aotearoa New Zealand
Hosted by: Dani Lyons (@danilyonsmusic (https://www.instagram.com/danilyonsmusic/)) & Shayden Rahiri (@shayden_rahiri (https://www.instagram.com/shayden_rahiri/))
Produced/filmed by: Will Slingsby (@sliwill (https://www.instagram.com/sliwill/))
For The Fans Episode 7: Artists & Music Marketing in Today's Social Media Era [New Zealand's Music Podcast]
Welcome to the For The Fans poddy, a music podcast for the fans, by the fans. In this episode, we’re diving into music marketing and today's social media era — how are our platforms changing what it means to be an artist, and how are they changing the way that us fans connect with them? We talk about the fast rise and a fast fall of some TikTok artists (Ice Spice ☠️), examples of artists who have harnessed the power of short-form content, and what fans expect from their favourite artist...
22 Jun 2025
For The Fans of: VANA - Pop Metal Artist [New Zealand's Music Podcast]
VANA, a pop-metal artist from New Zealand, discusses her journey building a loyal community through TikTok and navigating parasocial fan relationships in this interview episode.
21 May 2025
For The Fans Episode 5: How to Excel in the New Zealand Music Industry
Welcome to the For The Fans poddy, a music podcast for the fans, by the fans. In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to be a musical artist in Aotearoa in 2025. Is there enough industry support to build a career here? What funding is actually available? And do you have to leave New Zealand to make it work long-term? We unpack it all — the realities, the roadblocks, and the resilience it takes to make it in music right here in New Zealand. Come join us.
23 Apr 2025
For The Fans of: Tom Grut
Welcome to the For The Fans poddy, a music podcast for the fans, by the fans. On this episode we are joined by our very first guest, the amazing Tom Grut. Tom is a superstar photographer, director, artist manager and a lover of Muppet Treasure Island. He’s shot for some of the world’s biggest artists, from Post Malone to Dua Lipa, and last year ticked off 1 of his 3 big life goals — shooting at Camp Flog Gnaw. We chat to him about being behind the lens at some of the world’s biggest shows and...
19 Mar 2025
For The Fans Podcast Episode 3: Favourite Albums of 2024, The Consumption of Music & Posthumous Albums: Ethical or Exploitive?
Welcome to the For The Fans poddy, a music podcast for the fans, by the fans. On this episode we chat about our favourite albums of 2024 and albums to look out for in 2025, we discuss the consumption of music; how has it evolved over time and where is it heading? We talk posthumous albums— are they ethical and artistic or just downright exploitive? And we also share some of our first and favourite concert stories. Come join us.
16 Mar 2025
For The Fans Podcast - Bonus Episode live at Homegrown 2025
For The Fans Podcast BONUS Episode: Live at Jim Beam Homegrown Welcome to the For The Fans poddy, a music podcast for the fans, by the fans. For this bonus episode we are coming to you LIVE from Jim Beam Homegrown for the festival’s last year on the iconic Wellington waterfront. Join us as we chat about Homegrown’s history, our predictions for the years ahead, and we talk to a punter or three as they pass by.
18 Feb 2025
For The Fans Podcast Episode 2: Laneway 2025, Super Bowl 59 halftime show & Grammys recap
Welcome to the For The Fans poddy, a music podcast for the fans, by the fans. On this episode we recap some of the biggest events to happen in music these past few weeks including, Laneway Festival NZ, Kendrick Lamar's Superbowl halftime show, and the recent Grammy awards! Come join us.
2 Feb 2025
For The Fans Episode 1: Is live music dying? Laneway 2025, and our dream festival Lineups.
Welcome to the For The Fans poddy, a music podcast for the fans, by the fans. On our inaugural episode we talk Laneway Festival past and present, our dream festival lineups, the state of music here in New Zealand and some embarrassing admissions… Particularly from Dani. Come join us.
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YouTube views
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Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100
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