Southland born storyteller, Jenny Mitchell, opens the door to her fourth album; Forest House. Ten years after releasing her first album at age 15, Forest House is a pensive reflection on relationships, personal journeys, and the hearts that make houses into homes and families strong.

As Aotearoa settles into the winter months, a fresh burst of summery nostalgia arrives from one of our own. Murmur Tooth — the moniker of New Zealand’s Leah Hinton — has teamed up with Berlin-based producers Lars Moston and Mat.Joe to release a deep house reimagining of The Smashing Pumpkins’ alt-rock classic “Today.”

Today, Canadian native and New Zealand musical royalty Tami Neilson is releasing the second single from her upcoming album release Neon Cowboy. "Borrow My Boots" is an exuberant, high-octane track celebrating female empowerment and giving a sister a leg up

Aotearoa “spook-folk” singer-songwriter Greta O’Leary has unveiled her highly anticipated debut album RIVER DARK. Tender, steadfast and unravelling, the arresting nine-track record which includes the new single, ‘IDKALA’ is available in a limited-edition vinyl LP version and on all streaming platforms.

“Afterglow” , the second single from Don and the Divorcees, will be available on all major online platforms from 16 May. 

Acclaimed Aotearoa musicians Elizabeth de Vegt and Hamish Jellyman (Ngāi Tahu) return as The Flow Collective with their deeply personal new EP Black Swans, releasing on Friday, 16 May 2025, in celebration of New Zealand Music Month and de Vegt’s birthday.

The Waikato continues to grow its reputation as the hub for original Made-in-New Zealand rock music.   This week we heard the announcement that the famous Jim Beam Homegrown festival will return to its origin of Hamilton in 2026.   Waikato’s own Rise The Wicked, who self-describe as working-class rock & metal are among the many who fist-pumped, or more aptly gave the horns rock-on to the news.  

Taonga pūoro band IA teams up with award-winning artist Rei to launch their latest single, "He Piko He Tuna," an R&B-infused earworm fresh out now, marking the vibrant beginning of New Zealand Music Month.