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As October, 20-year-old New Zealand musician and producer Emma Logan writes electronic pop music that drinks deeply from the rich histories of hardcore, industrial, new wave, and post-punk.

Within her expansive productions, shades of Siouxsie Sioux, Patti Smith, Bauhaus, Blondie, The I.L.Y’s, Death Grips, and The Jesus and Mary Chain blur together. Intertwined, they emerge as euphoric-but-biting songs, which while dressed in abrasive, harsh and distorted aesthetics, never lose sight of the dancefloor or the playful melodies of classic pop.

These qualities are at the forefront throughout her new single ‘Pure’, co-produced by Alex Wildwood. Delivered with the energy of a full-scale riot, ‘Pure’ is an anthemic ode to the contractions of life, and the desire to, in the heat of the moment, want to have it both ways. Wrapped up in an explosive synth-pop beat, it takes the exhilaration and chaos of October’s influences and transforms them into an energetic frenzy all her own.

Growing up in the South Island town of Blenheim, October took full advantage of her teenage years to hone her creative skills, while also studying her heroes and heroines. After high school, October headed to Wellington, where she briefly attended music school, before dropping out to pursue music and art, not just on her terms, but in her way.

“What really draws me to a musician is not only the music they make, but them as individuals, and how that encompasses or spills over into their art,” she explains. “I see music as a projected version of a musician.” After realising this, October knew what she needed to do. “Everything I make sonically and visually needs to be an honest reflection of me, what I like, and what I don’t like.”

October’s ethos came into clarity with the release of her first commercial single ‘Cherry Cola’ and its accompanying music video. Celebrated by i-D, NME, Oyster Mag, and New Zealand’s art pop icon Lorde, ‘Cherry Cola’ showed that October’s equal footed love of pop culture and the avant-garde could live together in harmony, and connect well beyond the counterculture. More importantly, it opened the door for the musical exhilaration and chaos she seeks. “It was the first step into the sound I’m currently exploring,” she reflects.

As ‘Cherry Cola’s buzz built, October began scoring support and touring slots alongside Broods, Maala, Lontalius and Young Lean, and pushing her live performance to new levels. Invigorated, she started spending time in recording studios from Auckland to Los Angeles, learning tricks of the trade from the likes of Alex Wildwood, Joel Little, and Thom Powers (of The Naked & Famous), while further refining her aesthetic. “The modern day pop persona just doesn’t really appeal to me,” she says. “It’s too glossy and polished. I like a little bit of rough around the edges.”

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: October 20, 2025

JazzWeek Radio Chart: October 20, 2025

Source: Michael Ricci

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek Radio Chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations in the United States. Enjoy!

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Christian McBride Big Band Without Further Ado Vol. 1 (Mack Avenue) 257 281 -24 0 41 1 8 2 2 2 Jimmy Greene As We Are Now (Greene Music Works) 195 216 -21 1 31 2 11 ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: October 13, 2025

JazzWeek Radio Chart: October 13, 2025

Source: Michael Ricci

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek Radio Chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations in the United States. Enjoy!

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Christian McBride Big Band Without Further Ado Vol. 1 (Mack Avenue) 281 234 +47 1 41 1 7 2 3 2 Jimmy Greene As We Are Now (Greene Music Works) 216 168 +48 0 32 2 10 ...

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Music Industry

Butter And The Genre Announce New Single 'So Cool So Blue' On Out October 22

Butter And The Genre Announce New Single 'So Cool So Blue' On Out October 22

Source: Butter And The Genre

Oklahoma City jazz collective Butter And The Genre will release their new single, “So Cool So Blue,” on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The track captures the group’s signature blend of melody-forward jazz and contemporary soul, offering listeners an intimate late-night vibe. The single features three of the band’s original members—Gregory “Butter” Haubrich (trumpet/keys), Calliope Staudt (vocals), and Alex Chapman (bass). Inspired by classic jazz vocalists and modern innovators, the trio bridges traditional jazz language with contemporary production, creating a sound ...

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Radio

JazzWeek Radio Chart: October 6, 2025

JazzWeek Radio Chart: October 6, 2025

Source: Michael Ricci

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek Radio Chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations in the United States. Enjoy!

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Christian McBride Big Band Without Further Ado Vol. 1 (Mack Avenue) 234 251 -17 1 39 1 6 2 6 2 Tyreek McDole Open Up Your Senses (Artwork) 186 180 +6 1 28 1 13 3 ...

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Performance / Tour

New England Conservatory Jazz Orchestra Pays Tribute To A Jazz Great In 'Dreamkeeper: Music Of Carla Bley' On Thursday, October 16

New England Conservatory Jazz Orchestra Pays Tribute To A Jazz Great In 'Dreamkeeper: Music Of Carla Bley' On Thursday, October 16

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications

The NEC Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Ken Schaphorst, presents Dreamkeeper: Music of Carla Bley on Thursday, October 16. The concert features music composed and arranged by Bley, including “Awful Coffee,” “Greasy Gravy,” “On the Stage in Stages,” and “Jesus Maria.” The 7:30 p.m. concert takes place in Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston. Admission is free but tickets are required. Information at necmusic.edu. The iconoclastic pianist, composer and arranger Carla Bley was a visionary whose works are revered ...

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Performance / Tour

Italian Trombone Trio 'Sliders' To Tour Japan In October

Italian Trombone Trio 'Sliders' To Tour Japan In October

Source: Filippo Vignato

Following the acclaimed recording debut of their trio Sliders with Filippo Vignato, Federico Pierantoni and Lorenzo Manfredini will fly to Japan for six performances from October 3 to 11, 2025. Tour Dates October 3 – Tokyo, Italian Cultural Institute October 6 – Chiba, Soba Café October 7 – Nagoya, KD Japon October 9 – Kobe, Brothers and Sisters October 10 – Kyoto, En-Lab October 11 – Osaka, Zatto Four Sliders is an unusual and surprising musical formation, with no precedent ...

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Festival

The 4th Annual M³ Festival Features Becca Stevens, Kenny Barron, Immanuel Wilkins, Melanie Dyer, Maia, Shoko Nagai, Devon Gates And More On Saturday, October 4 At Roulette Intermedium

The 4th Annual M³ Festival Features Becca Stevens, Kenny Barron, Immanuel Wilkins, Melanie Dyer, Maia, Shoko Nagai, Devon Gates And More  On Saturday, October 4 At Roulette Intermedium

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications

Mutual Mentorship for Musicians (M³), the groundbreaking initiative dedicated to advancing professional and artistic growth for women and gender-expansive musicians, presents the fourth annual M³ Festival 2025 on Saturday, October 4 at Roulette Intermedium, 509 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. The event begins at 7 pm. Tickets and information are available atm3musicians.org. Early bird discounts through August 22. Digital tickets are also available. The marathon-style event features Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Becca Stevens, NEA Jazz Master and pianist Kenny Barron, acclaimed saxophonist/ composer ...

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Sublime Vocalist Sara Serpa Returns To Her Alma Mater For A Duo Concert And Master Class With Pianist Matt Mitchell On Thursday, October 2

Sublime Vocalist Sara Serpa Returns To Her Alma Mater For A Duo Concert And Master Class With Pianist Matt Mitchell On Thursday, October 2

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications

New England Conservatory (NEC) welcomes Jazz Studies alumna, composer and vocalist Sara Serpa (MM, 2008) and pianist Matt Mitchell for a performance and master class focusing on the art of the duo. The performance takes place at 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 2 at Williams Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston. Admission is free and open to the public. Information at necmusic.edu. They will also present a masterclass at 1:00 pm in Eben Jordan Hall. “I’m so happy to be returning ...

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Recording

Philadelphia Drummer Tom Cohen Delivers A Love Letter To Brazilian Bossa Nova On 'Embraceable Brazil,' Releasing October 10 On Versa Records

Philadelphia Drummer Tom Cohen Delivers A Love Letter To Brazilian Bossa Nova On 'Embraceable Brazil,' Releasing October 10 On Versa Records

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity

Drummer Tom Cohen’s lifelong love affair with bossa nova music culminates with the October 10 release of Embraceable Brazil on Versa Records. More than a decade in the making, Cohen’s sixth album features a panoply of creative, able-bodied musicians in various combinations, adding up to a stunning rainbow array of colors, textures, and interpretations in the bossa mode. The very facts of its creation betray Embraceable Brazilas a labor of love on Cohen’s part. The drummer—who has been smitten with ...

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Performance / Tour

Smoke Jazz Club Announces October 2025 Lineup Including A Two-week Thelonious Monk Festival With Orrin Evans, Terri Lyne Carrington, Melissa Aldana, Joe Lovano, And More

Smoke Jazz Club Announces October 2025 Lineup Including A Two-week Thelonious Monk Festival With Orrin Evans, Terri Lyne Carrington, Melissa Aldana, Joe Lovano, And More

Source: AMT Public Relations

SMOKE Jazz Club today announced its concert schedule for October 2025. The month’s capstone is a two-week Thelonious Monk Festival (Oct 8-19) celebrating the unparalleled genius of the legendary composer/pianist Thelonious Monk (born 10.10.17) with performances by some of today’s top artists including Melissa Aldana, winner of the 2013 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. Other highlights this month include the return of club audience favorites Nicholas Payton, Steve Davis, and one of the greatest organ trios Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart. For the ...

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