The Sound Drive

Counting Crows singer Adam Duritz came in to see Tracey and chat all things Counting Crows and more ahead of the NZ concerts for the band's 'The Complete Sweets!' Tour.

Tracey caught up with Deacon Blue about their NZ tour last week.

Tracey caught up with Mikey Havoc ahead of the Push Push 35th Anniversary Tour this week!

Tracey chats to Suzanne Vega about her unique sound at the time of her breakthrough, her songwriting influence, kicking down doors, and more, ahead of her September tour of NZ.

Tracey's full chat with Hoodoo Gurus singer Dave Faulkner ahead of the band's performances for the Greenstone Summer Concert Tour in Taupō, Auckland, and Wānaka. He shares the effort that goes into the shows, why festivals are more fun, working with Joan Jett and Iggy Pop, and more!

Tracey caught up with Nathan King, frontman of Kiwi rock band Zed, ahead of their gigs at the Greenstone Summer Tour.

Tracey chats with Doors icon John Densmore about the band's new book Night Divides The Day, and why he's obsessed with wanting to come to NZ!

Jimmy Barnes joins Tracey to celebrate a huge milestone, 40 years of Working Class Man. He reflects on the album that launched his solo career, the ‘80s rock heavyweights who helped shape it, his upcoming tour, family life, and much more.  (And he's just announced he'll be making a couple of stops in New Zealand for his Working Class Man 40th Anniversary Tour!)

Tracey catches up with Joan Jett (& her manager Kenny Laguna) ahead of her first-ever trip to New Zealand this summer for the Summer Concert Tour 2026. That talk about women in rock, the ever-changing music landscape, getting ready to rock out in NZ, and more. Concert details HERE.

Tracey caught up with drummer Butch Vig to talk all things Garbage, his love of kiwi Sav and working with Kurt Cobain.

Tracey caught up with Aussie Crawl legend James Reyne during his NZ Tour - to talk his love of Bon Scott, early nights and what really goes down backstage on Summer Tours

Priscilla Presley speaks with Tracey Donaldson! They chat about the Elvis movie, Graceland, and more ahead of her upcoming An Evening with Priscilla Presley show.

Cold Chisel guitarist Ian Moss joins Tracey ahead of his December solo shows in Auckland, following a milestone year marking Chisel’s 50th anniversary and his 70th birthday. He talks about his new live album 'Live at Anita’s', why venue atmosphere matters, and how acoustic performances let songs shine in a new light. Ian also reflects on the golden era of Australasian rock, his enduring passion for guitar, and his love of motorbike road trips, all while gearing up for two nearly sold-out shows before Christmas.

Off the back of the Ready to Roll Summer Tour announcement, Tracey chats with Th' Dudes frontman Peter Urlich. He talks about the joy of being back on stage for the tour, reminisces about the old days, and celebrates how far Kiwi music has come.

Tracey Donaldson sits down to chat with Matchbox Twenty frontman, Rob Thomas, ahead of his solo tour (which will see him arrive on NZ shores in November). They talk balancing solo and band commitments, inspirations, taking the stage with his son, and more.

Wendy James is bringing Transvision Vamp back to New Zealand! With sold-out shows across Australia and massive demand here, the iconic frontwoman is reuniting with original guitarist Dave Parsons and a powerhouse band. She sat down with Tracey from The Sound Drive to discuss the wild memories of 80s tours, seeing Kurt Cobain in a Vamp tee, revisiting hits like 'Sister Moon', and more. Wendy says she’s ready to “own the stage” and deliver these songs like no time has passed. Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch - get ready!