BIG SIMA & BOOMTOWN RELEASE NEW SINGLE “RENT FREE”
Big Sima & Boomtown are proud to announce the release of their latest single, “Rent Free,” available everywhere on streaming platforms from March 27th.
“Rent Free” is the first single taken from the band’s forthcoming EP, the third and final instalment in their three-part series, The Peace Trilogy. The previous releases, Early In The Peace (2024) and Peace Be The Journey (2025), laid the foundation for a body of work centred on growth, reflection, and social consciousness. The new EP is scheduled for release on 22nd May 2026, with the EP title and cover art to be revealed in mid-April.
Blending soul, funk, disco and hip hop over a driving four-to-the-floor groove, “Rent Free” is both dancefloor-ready and socially grounded. The track speaks directly to the cost of living crisis in Aotearoa, capturing the reality of everyday Kiwi whānau working hard while living on the edge of the poverty line. With infectious rhythm and hearty penmanship, Big Sima & Boomtown continue their tradition of pairing uplifting sonics with honest storytelling.
Currently, the boys are on the road performing a three-show run including Ori’26 at Otago University, Single Fin Mingle, and Cuba Dupa. A six-date national tour is also confirmed for spring 2026 in support of the release of their upcoming EP.
Big Sima & Boomtown have built a reputation for high-energy live performances and kaupapa-driven music that bridges community, culture and contemporary sound. As independent artists, their Peace Trilogy represents a cohesive creative arc, with “Rent Free” marking the beginning of its final chapter.
The forthcoming EP promises to close out The Peace Trilogy with the same authenticity, groove and social awareness that has defined the series so far.