Hailing from Ōtautahi Christchurch, Thursday Collective is a group of 17 young songwriters between the ages of 18-25 who are passionate about Jesus and proclaiming the Word of God. Their unique individual backgrounds and creative minds bring a fresh flavour to the Christian/Gospel music scene.

Following on from last month’s release of the single “Seventeen”, Don and the Divorcees are now releasing a limited edition CD of the complete “Bit Players” album

Loopy Tunes (Preschool) Music have released their Matariki album 'Mā: Matariki for Tamariki'. A 13-track assortment, ‘Mā: Matariki for Tamariki’ was made with the support of NZ on Air Tamariki funding. In collaboration with producer Thom O'Connor, the Ōtautahi-based sister duo, Siu and Leah, made the album for "our little ones to help them understand Matariki and grow up singing and dancing to the waiata". 

Tāmaki Makaurau-based indie-pop artist Geoff Ong has today shared his hotly anticipated second EP, DIVERGING LINES, alongside an electric new single, which takes its name from the record.

Neither Do I has shared his second single from his debut album We're Not Known for Anything, called 'Recollection'. Ebdale says, "Recollection is about realising you have sacrificed your personality to please someone else, resulting in feeling burnt out and unsatisfied."

Showing no sign of slowing down, Love Party released an energetic third single, ‘I Don’t Wanna Leave’ today (April 11) from their debut album ‘WOW!’, releasing on May 30. 

Time to separate your recycling, and be sure not to miss rubbish day - because there’s only room for one kind of JUNK, as Tāmaki Makaurau’s favourite alternative music festival announces its return for 2025! After a sold-out debut in 2024, JUNK FEST is back and bigger than ever, bringing you the best of the music underground from Aotearoa and beyond.

Made with support from NZ On Air, ‘Words of Wisdom (NGATI RIDDIM)’ marks the latest single from Israel Starr, building anticipation for his upcoming project.