Ōtautahi-based emotive singer- songwriter Keren Mara releases her latest single ‘I love the open road’. This track is up-beat and further solidifies Keren’s music artistry as she builds on her two previous releases in 2024, ‘Under the wind’ released May 1st, and ‘Livin’ a heartbreak’ released in August.

Today, Brandn Shiraz unveils his latest single, ‘Youngin from Kuki II’, a powerful continuation of the original track featured on his 2023 self-titled project. The track explores the duality of his upbringing — navigating life between the urban city and the cultural roots of island life — offering a raw and honest glimpse into the complexities of identity and heritage.

Ladi6 returns with Le Vā – her long-awaited new album and most personal project to date. Years in the making, Le Vā represents a creative reinvention and a recalibration of the signature wavey electronic soul sound she’s known for. It also marks a profound chapter of personal growth and healing.

Aotearoa Award-winning children’s songwriter Claudia Robin Gunn is back with a calming sing along perfect for rhyme time just in time for World Book Day. Her latest single, Library Card, is a gentle and joyful call-and-response style song about the magic of reading and the wonder of libraries.

Beloved children’s entertainer Suzy Cato joins forces with enchanting folk duo Parrot in the Pocket to release Birdies in the Bush—a joyful new song that takes listeners on a magical stroll through Aotearoa’s native forests.

Following the chart-topping success of his latest single ‘Lovesick’, rising pop artist Jack Robertson returns with ‘Easy’, the first single from his highly anticipated debut EP, set for release later this year.

Aotearoa singer-songwriter Hannah Virk releases new futuristic single ‘Can’t Outpace the Algorithm’. The single showcases Hannah’s recording and producing talents, blending different beats to delve into the complexities of new technologies.

With ANZAC Day fast approaching, TOI is paying a powerful and moving tribute to those who have served and died in war and peacekeeping operations, with the release of a new song, ‘Lest We Forget’ on April 25.