Māori artist TOHU returns with a powerful new single, “Whakapapa Driven”, featuring **A-Kla$$*. A bilingual hip-hop track infused with haka-inspired energy, the song is a proud celebration of whakapapa, whānau, and cultural identity.
Pōneke’s Tavita & Bay Road release their new single Diamond & Balloon today — the first single from their forthcoming EP, due out November 21st. Shaped by groove, melody and meaning, the track is stripped back yet resonant. Featuring guest vocals from Japan-based artist I Luv Me, Tokyo is a pulsing, retro-futuristic party anthem infused with neon nostalgia and late-night city dreams.
Pōneke’s Tavita & Bay Road release their new single Diamond & Balloon today — the first single from their forthcoming EP, due out November 21st. Shaped by groove, melody and meaning, the track is stripped back yet resonant.
Bengali-NZ singer-songwriter Sabreen returns with her latest offering ‘The End’, a cinematic Desi-folk ballad penned as a love letter to Palestine.
Hail, Meteor! weave post-rock, dream pop and indie into powerful, bilingual tracts of song that explore grief, belonging, and aroha. Their new album, Nearer, is an album of delicate vastness; both nostalgic and immediate, it has a tone affecting the many generations that make up both the band’s audience and members.
Social media is one of the most powerful tools artists have to grow their careers. In this session, artist, educator, and content creator Mazbou Q will share practical strategies to help you navigate platforms, grow your audience, and market your music effectively.
Mother and daughter Fiona Walmsley and Jenna Grbin are on a mission to help children grow in confidence and celebrate their differences with the release of BuzzTales’ debut sing-along book and single, Carly the Chameleon.
Award-winning electro-Māori artist HUIA is set to empower with the release of her new 12-track album, KAWAKAWA, on October 10th, 2025. This thoughtful project, a fusion of rich imagery in te reo Māori (Māori language) with a global soundscape, promises a new flavour of te reo Māori music.
At Sixes and Sevens is the long-awaited full-length debut album by alternative rock band Frank On Tap. The band have been meticulously crafting this piece of work across the span of 12 months at the renowned Roundhead Studios, with producer De Stevens.
Turning to Hip Hop and RnB, featuring SWIDT, Diggy Dupē, Tom Scott, Melodownz, MokoMokai, and Mā. The record continues Kingi’s practice of deep collaboration and documentation of genre, flexing his producer skills while highlighting the strength and breadth of Aotearoa’s contemporary music scene.
Aotearoa artist Hamo Dell (Ngāti Porou) makes a powerful return with her new single Bittersweet. Blending her signature R&B and reggae sound, Bittersweet explores the duality of love — uplifting yet painful, sweet yet heavy.
Aotearoa’s iconic soul diva Iva Lamkum makes a powerful return with her new single “Don’t Mind If I Do”, an undeniable feel-good anthem that radiates confidence and joy.
10 years after the release of her last ‘grown up’ album, award-winning singer/songwriter Anna van Riel is set to launch the first single from her upcoming album 'Letter to Myself,' due out November 27th.
Chasing Blues is Pareaute’s raw and uplifting anthem about love lost and self rediscovery. Blending heartfelt lyrics with imagery of freedom and renewal, the track captures the moment you let go, heal and find strength within. It’s a powerful reminder that chasing away the blues is really about finding a better place in yourself.
Ōtautahi-based artist Amber Carly Williams is making her mark in Aotearoa’s Alternative/Indie-Pop scene, playing shows around the country and sharing a vulnerability in her songwriting that entices listeners. With a powerful voice rich in soulful grit, and the skill to match on guitar, Amber delivers a live performance that leaves a mark.
UK-based Kiwi artist Lepani is putting a bold new twist on some of the world’s most recognizable songs. Inspired by the electrifying energy of anime intros, he has reimagined them into a four-track cover EP ‘You Heard It Before, But Not Like This’, blending soaring vocals, cinematic guitars, and high-energy pop-rock arrangements that channel the drama and intensity of anime soundtracks.
South Auckland’s Otara acclaimed roots reggae band, Three Houses Down, return with their bold new single ‘Shot Caller ‘and bringing back Aotearoa roots reggae music, written by Charlie Pome’e and produced by Dean Fraser and Shane Brown (Jukeboxx Jamaica).
Ōtautahi/Christchurch street‑party outfit Yurt Party return with “Ding Dong Swing,” a lean, lively instrumental built for dance floors and summer stages. The title started as a van joke on a South Island drive — the band were riffing on call‑and‑response shouts they use live. “Ding dong” stuck. It’s not deep. It’s just fun!
Fresh from their second New Zealand No.1 hit, 'Before the Night', indie-pop sensation Mirage is back with their latest single, 'Steal My Heart'—a high-energy, feel-good anthem destined to light up radio waves and festival stages across Aotearoa.
After dropping their first tease with Any Better Reason, The RVMES prepare to release their full album, Boundary Issues on September 5th — 11 tracks ripped from a deep pool of inspirations and crafted into a sound that’s solid, unified and unique.
‘Te Rōpū Māori 30th Anniversary’ EP features a collection of six waiata performed by Te Rōpū Māori students and alumni at the university’s Te Korokoro o te Tui Recording Studio (School of Performing Arts) recorded by Stephen Steadman and produced by Teone Hotu of TRM and award-winning Māori Music Producer Maaka ‘Phat’ McGregor.
Hot Variety is the seventh full-length release from Adam Hattaway & The Haunters and it might be their most immediate, unfiltered record yet.
AfroSoul artist Ch! Nonso unveils his new single “My Own” supported by NZ On Air, a bass-led, mid-tempo groove that bridges Nigerian Pidgin, Igbo language, and the fluid rhythms of modern Afrobeats. The release offers the first glimpse into his upcoming 2026 album, a body of work set to weave together both energetic, layered tracks and intimate moments.
Today, Chinese-New Zealand singer, musician, and visual artist Crystal Chen shares her debut studio album You can call me CC, accompanied by a dreamy 16mm black and white music video for lead single Can’t Help It. Comprised of twelve songs that feel like handwritten journal entries translated into music – set to a backdrop of intricate compositions and ornate instrumentation provided by New Zealand’s finest jazz musicians.
We all need a little light to guide the way. Reb Fountain's new single, 'Silver Linings' does just that; it's an instant classic, full of hope to navigate hard times.
Features is the latest creation by NZ indie artist Gabrielle Gilbert (GG). This quirky springtime crush is a graceful plunge into the world of indie alternative pop.
At just 17, Imani-J is already carving out a powerful voice in the R&B and Afrobeats scene. An artist in the truest sense of the word - singer, songwriter, dancer and performer - she tells stories of her own unique journey and experiences as a young Kiwi/Haitian woman in NZ.
Multidisciplinary artist and songwriter Anderson Rocio steps fully into the spotlight with her new single and music video “Grand Scheme”—a powerful, theatrical rebellion against the exploitative systems that fuel the entertainment industry.
Tāmaki Makaurau electro-synth trio BROTHER SISTER today unveil new track ‘OASIS’, a synth-driven 80’s inspired anthem that blends nostalgic charm with a modern edge. Packed with retro vibes, it pays homage to the golden era of electronic pop, echoing the sounds of iconic bands like The Human League and Thompson Twins.
‘Episode II: The Force Between Us’, Black Comet’s sophomore album, launched into the world on July 25th, featuring singles ‘We Can Call It Love’ and ‘Happen To You’. Now the band unveils the music video for ‘When You’re So Young (Apology Letter)’.
