BETH TORRANCE 'Your Favourite' (EP)
Tāmaki Makaurau singer-songwriter Beth Torrance releases her new EP, Your Favourite, out now, through Particle Recordings. A hooky, bittersweet, indie rock collection about new connections, overthinking, escapism, and the strange thrill of wanting to be known.
Tāmaki Makaurau singer-songwriter Beth Torrance releases her new EP, Your Favourite, out now, through Particle Recordings. A hooky, bittersweet, indie rock collection about new connections, overthinking, escapism, and the strange thrill of wanting to be known.
Your Favourite marks a new chapter for Torrance, whose earlier work moved through intimate indie-folk, delicate guitars, and poetically honest songwriting. The four-track EP doesn’t leave that world behind: it turns it up a notch. Written from the outset with a full band recording in mind, the EP captures the feeling of standing on the edge of something new: a new city, a new sound, a new connection, a new version of yourself.
At the centre of the release is the focus single, Your Favourite, a fuzzy, magnetic indie rock track about wanting to be someone’s first choice. The song leans into the bright and chaotic excitement that comes with a new attraction: the moment when someone lets you into their world and suddenly you find yourself wanting to be part of every corner of it. It’s poppy, direct, and full of nervous energy, balancing sweetness with the kind of self-awareness that comes from thinking a little too much and feeling everything at once.
Across the EP, Torrance builds a world of almost-connections. The previous single, Suzy May, is punch-drunk and sparkling, circling the person you know but don’t really know, though perhaps want to know. I’ve Got A Record, the first song ever written for the EP, acts as a bridge between Torrance’s earlier work and this new era, beginning in a softer emotional space before opening into something wider and more band-driven. The closing track, Don’t Get Weird, is the EP’s emotional climax and the most cinematic moment: a road-trip song of sorts, full of volatility, humour, longing, and the untethered feeling of being in motion with nowhere fixed to land.
That sense of movement carries through the making of the record. Composed, produced, and written by Beth Torrance, Your Favourite features Torrance on vocals, Jordan Lim (Preacher) on drums, and John Heywood (Alex G) on bass. Recorded and mixed at Bigpop’s Drake Street Studios by Jacob E. Rush and mastered by Howard Rogers, the EP brings grit to Torrance’s natural melodic instinct, pairing her lyrical softness with a solid and tight rhythm section.
For Beth Torrance, Your Favourite is not just a sonic shift, but a fuller picture of who she is becoming as a songwriter, musician, and performer. The songs still carry her poetic sensibility, but now they hit harder, further engage you and hold a stronger sonic space.
Beth Torrance will celebrate the release of Your Favourite with an EP release show at Whammy Bar, Auckland on August 1st; tickets from UnderTheRadar.
SAME NAME CONFUSION ANNOUNCES UPCOMING ALBUM 'SNC'
Enigmatic band Same Name Confusion is making a return, and doing it their way. After a multi-year hiatus, the Auckland / Melbourne-based group is returning with their second full-length album, SNC.
Enigmatic band Same Name Confusion is making a return, and doing it their way. After a multi-year hiatus, the Auckland / Melbourne-based group is returning with their second full-length album, SNC. Born across distance and refined over time with intentional, "slow" songwriting, the record captures a groove-focused, Randy Newman inspired record with a knack for finding the playful, romantic (and occasionally absurd) beauty in everyday life.
“I’m just singing about my ordinary life, the most ordinary things. And I’m talking about these things in the way that comes natural to me. I’m usually poking fun at myself and the people around me… that’s how I am in real life too.” (Luke Courtney)
“For me this record is a groove record. It’s meant for dancing or at the very least tapping your toes with a grin.” (Andrej Radosavljevic)
SNC is a trans-Tasman collaboration, with formerly Christchurch, then Wellington co-writers Luke Courtney and Andrej Radosavljevic now split between Auckland and Melbourne, bouncing demos back and forth for months before finally bringing it all together with a full band. With songs written over a span of years, Luke and Andrej would go through a number of iterations before bringing it to the band where long-time collaborator Josh Dominikovich translated MIDI drum grooves into real life, and new recruits Arran Cargill-Brown, Logan McAllister, Ensai August and Dayle Jellyman helped create basslines and other parts that served the song. Finally, the band spent 3 days recording with James Goldsmith at The Surgery Studio in Wellington, where they tracked all the songs live, in the room, with as little overdubs as possible to make sure it felt as organic as they could.
“One of the things I hoped to capture on this record, other than great songs, was for the listener to feel like they were in the room with us and I think James did a great job of that.” (Andrej Radosavljevic)
SNC will be released in two parts. Side A is simply the first four tracks on the album, and a chance for listeners to settle into a big chunk of the record right off the bat. Serving as the centerpiece for the first act, This Family Counts Calories is a song born at a K Road gym - a self-deprecating reflection on Luke’s experiences as a first-time gym-goer alongside the stark contrast of having a partner who is a powerlifter.
“She has to watch her calories when she’s coming up to a powerlifting competition. But I’m always trying to get more calories in, trying to put some meat on these bones! Now I’ll read the back of the cans of baked beans to find the one with the most calories!”
Built on a booming, looping bassline and a driving, straightforward groove, the sparse arrangement provides a blank canvas that allows for filling in with shoegazey/dreampop guitar textures and for Luke to “croon along with my silly gym-observations”.
SNC is the second full-length album from Same Name Confusion, and will be released on September 25th via Winegum Records. SNC (Side A), featuring the first four tracks from the forthcoming album is out now, alongside pre-orders for the full album.
Same Name Confusion was formed in Ōtautahi Christchurch in 2016 by singer Luke Courtney and guitarist Andrej Radosavljevic. Both engineering students at the University of Canterbury, they met when Courtney asked around for someone who could play guitar solos on his existential rock songs. Their DIY debut album followed soon after.
Ten years on, Same Name Confusion continues as a songwriting project between the pair. Courtney lives in Auckland and is in the early stages of a PhD in philosophy of education. Radosavljevic lives in Melbourne and is making short films. For each, Songwriting happens in stolen moments, in bursts of inspiration. Demos are refined slowly, iteratively, and often despite heated disagreements. A second album, titled SNC, is the result of several years of this slow trans-tasman collaboration.
EXCEL Students Step Beyond the Classroom Six-Week Tour | 20 July – 28 August 2026
Tāmaki Makaurau. Auckland, NZ – More than 30 talented young music and dance students from diverse cultural backgrounds at EXCEL School of Performing Arts are preparing to bring two years of learning to life as they embark on a six-week tour of Auckland, Whangārei, Kaitaia and Hamilton, performing at high schools and community concerts.
Tāmaki Makaurau. Auckland, NZ – More than 30 talented young music and dance students from diverse cultural backgrounds at EXCEL School of Performing Arts are preparing to bring two years of learning to life as they embark on a six-week tour of Auckland, Whangārei, Kaitaia and Hamilton, performing at high schools and community concerts.
For these emerging artists, the tour marks an important milestone. It's their opportunity to step beyond the classroom, perform for live audiences, apply everything they've learnt over the past two years, and experience what it means to work as creative professionals.
Working together as a professional touring company, students will showcase their talents while gaining invaluable experience in live performance, teamwork, communication and professionalism—skills that will support them throughout their creative careers.
"This tour is far more than a performance. It's the culmination of two years of learning, growth and dedication, giving our students the confidence to step into the next chapter of their creative journey." — Deborah Knight, Principal
For more than 30 years, EXCEL School of Performing Arts has been creating opportunities for young people to discover and develop their creative potential. Guided by experienced specialist tutors and industry professionals across music, vocals, dance and the performing arts, students receive practical, hands-on training while building the confidence, discipline and resilience needed to pursue meaningful careers in the creative industries.
Small class sizes, personalised mentoring and real-world performance opportunities ensure every student is supported to develop not only their artistic ability, but also the professionalism, teamwork and character that will serve them throughout their careers.
2026 TOUR DATES
20–24 July — Auckland
27–29 July — Whangārei
31 July – 2 August — Kaitaia
3–7 August — Auckland
10–14 August — Auckland
17–21 August — Hamilton
24–28 August — Auckland
Real-World Learning
The tour forms an important part of the students' Level 5 New Zealand Diploma, providing an authentic learning experience where students apply their skills before live audiences while working together as a professional touring company.
"This tour is a crucial practical assessment. Performing live on the road allows our students to demonstrate industry readiness under real-world conditions while completing a significant component of their NZ Diploma qualification." — John Knight, Academic Manager
As the tour travels through Auckland, Whangārei, Kaitaia and Hamilton, audiences will experience more than live performances. They'll witness a new generation of talented young artists taking one of the biggest steps of their lives—moving from students to emerging artists, and from emerging artists towards becoming creative professionals.
CARU & BRANDN SHIRAZ Music Video Out Now Two for Two: Live at the Auckland Domain
With Two for Two charting at No. 5 on the Hot 20 Aotearoa Singles Chart and No. 18 on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Albums Chart, Caru and Brandn Shiraz continue to cement themselves as one of Aotearoa's most exciting collaborations. Following their 2026 Aotearoa Music Award win for Best Electronic Artist, the duo now present their first official music video together, extending the world of Two for Two beyond the dancefloor, as a live session for listeners at home.
JOINED BY JAZZ PIANIST JOE KAPTEIN, PLAYING SONGS FROM THEIR NEW EP + UNRELEASED SONG DREAMING
It’s this fiercely grassroots mindset and uncompromising authenticity that’s launched them as one of the country’s most exciting and forward-looking acts in years.” - Laura McInnes, Mixmag ANZ
“Caru and Brandn Shiraz released one of the best projects in New Zealand music this year” - Rolling Stone AU/NZ
“Caru is the King of the Underground down here, Brandn is the illest MC, this was a match made in heaven that no one saw coming.” - Mokotron, Mixmag AU/NZ
“Brandn, An incredibly talented MC… Caru, all of our DJs are playing his remixes.” – Kara Rickard, RNZ Music 101
“One of the years most exciting musical crossovers” – Sniffers
“Inserting joy into a serious music space… with an Aotearoa spin on these UK Garage songs.” – Rachel Ashby, RNZ Song Crush
With Two for Two charting at No. 5 on the Hot 20 Aotearoa Singles Chart and No. 18 on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Albums Chart, Caru and Brandn Shiraz continue to cement themselves as one of Aotearoa's most exciting collaborations. Following their 2026 Aotearoa Music Award win for Best Electronic Artist, the duo now present their first official music video together, extending the world of Two for Two beyond the dancefloor, as a live session for listeners at home.
Directed by New York-based Blaze Bailey, the video captures the live energetic synergy between their producer-DJ and MC dynamic. Set against the lush landscape of the Auckland Domain and framed by the mighty tōtara trees on a significant whenua in their hometown, the video starts off with their title-track Two for Two, joined by the renowned multi-instrumentalist and jazz musician Joe Kaptein.
The video quickly shifts gears with the EP's opening track, Speaking My Mind, an expansive introduction rooted in the classic sounds of early-2000s 2-step garage. The track provides the perfect platform for Brandn Shiraz to effortlessly showcase his lyrical dexterity and commanding delivery, creating a striking contrast against the calm, open greenery of the Auckland Domain. The live session also offers an exclusive preview of the unreleased track Dreaming, with Caru reimagining the original instrumental from Scribe and P-Money into a stuttering grime anthem, laying the foundation for a razor-sharp freestyle from Shiraz.
Two for Two is a five-track EP rooted in the rich lineage of UK dance music, drawing on the sounds of UK garage, broken beat, UK funky, dubstep and more. Across the project, the duo weave these influences into a contemporary club-focused sound, whilst maintaining an immersive headphone listening experience, anchored by Caru’s detailed production and Shiraz's distinctive vocal delivery. Inspired by his North London family connections and the energy of Ragga MCs and Grime artists, Shiraz brings a uniquely personal perspective to the EP, bridging UK sound system culture with a fresh Aotearoa voice. Together, Caru and Brandn Shiraz reimagine these foundations through a modern lens, creating a project that connects dancefloors across continents and generations.
The Two for Two EP is supported by a nationwide tour, playing their songs live and direct on dancefloors across Aotearoa. Working alongside the soundsystems, promoters and DJs who have supported Caru & Shiraz every step of the way, the tour will be presented by Garage Sale, GoldTooth, Norty Club Collective and 103 Soundsystem – a selection of respected and leading dance music figureheads in Aotearoa
Caru & Brandn Shiraz ‘Two for Two’ New Zealand Tour Dates
Friday 19 June - Wellington - Moon Bar - Presented by Garage Sale*
Friday 17 July - Auckland - Goblin - Presented by GoldTooth*
Friday 24 July - Christchurch - Sydenham Underpass - Presented by 103 Soundsystem**
Friday 25 July - Dunedin - No.8 Distillery - Presented by Norty Club Collective*
MMF Aotearoa announces FOUNDATIONS
The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa is proud to announce FOUNDATIONS, a refreshed evolution of its long running Back to Basics seminar series. Presented in collaboration with Ka Korokī Ka Maranga | Māori Music Industry Collective, FOUNDATIONS is a free two hour workshop for artists and self managers in the early stages of building a music career.
The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa (MMF) is proud to announce FOUNDATIONS, a refreshed evolution of its long running Back to Basics seminar series. Presented in collaboration with Ka Korokī Ka Maranga | Māori Music Industry Collective, FOUNDATIONS is a free two hour workshop for artists and self managers in the early stages of building a music career.
FOUNDATIONS was born out of a moment of reflection for MMF. With the loss of long time Back to Basics presenter Lorraine Barry in 2025, the team felt it was the right time to relook at the programme she had shaped for so many years. Lorraine was a dedicated advocate for emerging artists and managers, and FOUNDATIONS carries her commitment to helping the next generation navigate the industry with confidence.
The workshop covers the building blocks every artist needs from day one, including the NZ music ecosystem and funding pathways, rights and royalties, finding and growing a real fanbase, releasing music with a team around you, understanding the business side of the industry, patience in building a career, and the financial realities of a life in music. Each section is followed by open Q&A, giving attendees the chance to bring their own questions to experienced guests.
“Lorraine Barry was a mentor to me for over eight years and someone I always turned to for advice, as well as being a great friend. It’s an honour to carry on the work she was so passionate about in artist development, on behalf of the MMF.” - Mikee Carpinter
FOUNDATIONS kicks off with three sessions across the motu:
ŌTAUTAHI | CHRISTCHURCH
When: Tuesday 11 August
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Venue: Space Academy, 371 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch 8011
ŌTEPOTI | DUNEDIN
When: Wednesday 12 August
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Venue: Pearl Diver, 73 Saint Andrew Street, Dunedin 9016
TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA | WELLINGTON
When: Tuesday 18 August
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Venue: The Cinema, Block 10 Tokomaru, Massey University
Former Dominion Museum, Wellington 6021 (Enter through Pukeahu Park Entrance D at the top of Tory St)
Guest speakers include:
Minnie Robberds – Artist, There’s A Tuesday (Ōtautahi | Christchurch)
Tom Dalton – Manager (Ōtepoti | Dunedin)
AJA (Ngāti Raukawa, Te Atiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Porou), Artist (Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington)
The sessions will be led by MMF Executive Committee member, Mikee Carpinter (Manager, Georgia Lines).
Further dates will be announced in the coming months.
Music Managers Forum Aotearoa is the collective voice for music managers and self-managed artists, both signed and independent. The MMF Aotearoa is an independent, non-profit trade association dedicated to helping grow artist manager businesses through education, networking and advocacy. The MMF Aotearoa work towards a fairer, honest and more transparent music industry which operates with the highest of integrity in the interests of the artists our members represent. We aim to represent the wide diversity of voices and backgrounds of music managers and their artists.
Ka Korokī Ka Maranga | Māori Music Industry Collective (MMIC) is the collective voice for Māori artists, managers and music practitioners across Aotearoa. MMIC works to advance Māori representation and leadership across the industry, dismantle systemic barriers, and support artists and their teams through practical resources, workshops and advocacy. Grounded in kaupapa Māori, MMIC aims to build a music ecosystem where Māori can thrive on their own terms, connected to whakapapa and empowered for the future.
The New Zealand Music Commission Te Reo Reka O Aotearoa is a government funded organisation that promotes music from New Zealand and supports the growth of New Zealand music businesses – both culturally and economically, at home and abroad. The hub of NZ Music Month, the Music Commission also deliver contemporary music programmes in schools, including the Musicians Mentoring in Schools Programme; provides music upskilling tools and resources; and runs the international market development & trade show programme Outward Sound.
NZ On Air is an independent government funding agency that funds the recording and promotion of single songs and multi-song projects that reflect Aotearoa New Zealand and have the potential to reach both significant broadcast and online audiences. We do this by funding artists and musicians to professionally create, record, release and promote new music that aims to resonate and engage with audiences.
Recorded Music NZ® represents recording artists and right holders in Aotearoa through licensing, advocacy and promotion. Recorded Music collects broadcast and public performance income from music users and distributes it to rights holders and recording artists, advocates to government and others on behalf of recording artists and rights holders and promotes artists and recorded music through initiatives such as the Aotearoa Music Awards. Recorded Music NZ also operates The Official Aotearoa Music Charts® and data analysis services and supports the wider music community through funding, sponsorships and collaborations.
APRA AMCOS Aotearoa are all about fostering respect and value for songs and songwriters. Music and songwriting has great cultural and economic value, and songwriters need to be rewarded for their work. We create pathways for music to be legally shared. APRA AMCOS is an Australasian member-owned society representing around 120,000 members across Aotearoa, Australia, and the Pacific.
Troubles (with Donson PK) - EDYONTHEBEAT
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland producer Edward Liu (EDYONTHEBEAT) releases "Troubles" with Donson PK, the latest single from his second album im just a producer, out 12 March 2027.
The third single from EDYONTHEBEAT's sophomore album
'im just a producer'
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland producer Edward Liu (EDYONTHEBEAT) releases "Troubles" with Donson PK, the latest single from his second album im just a producer, out 12 March 2027 via New Zealand distributor DRM.
It reunites Edy with Donson PK, the Auckland vocalist he last worked with on "Coastin'," which reached No. 12 on the Hot 20 Aotearoa Singles chart earlier this year.
About the track
"Troubles" is a soulful, gospel-leaning R&B/Pop record with an unmistakably New Zealand sound. It's built on a conversational structure and sits in the same lane as Six60 and Stan Walker: warm, direct, and made to be sung back. The song is about being there for someone through everything they're carrying, staying present in the hard moments rather than looking for the exit.
Edy wrote it with longtime collaborators HALES and JUGA, and it came together fast. Donson's vocal did the rest, tracked in a single short session.
"It's about sitting through the hard moments instead of running."
— EDYONTHEBEAT
im just a producer
"im just a producer" is the second album from EDYONTHEBEAT.
Eleven tracks, each pairing Edy’s production with a different artist & collaborator. Features include Dinah Jane (ex-Fifth Harmony), Janine, Jaedyn Randell, Myshaan, Devin Velez, RISSA, HALES, JUGA, Verity, Donson PK, ELENA and Talia Perese. Mixed by Edward Liu and mastered by John Garcia.
Edy has spent years building international collaborations from Aotearoa without the cover of a label or a frontman - 170M+ streams, close to 500 credits, a 2025 Pacific Music Award for Best Producer, and viral TikTok livestreams that have pulled co-signs from the likes of Timbaland and Charlie Puth.
im just a producer now puts the producer’s name at the top for the first time.
Ten singles roll out across the campaign window from NZ Music Month May 2026 through to the album drop on the 12th March 2027.
SOULTI OPENS A CONVERSATION ON LONELINESS AND CONNECTION WITH NEW SINGLE "DUSK TIL DAWN"
Auckland electronic artist Soulti returns with her most vulnerable and powerful release to date, "Dusk Til Dawn", the third single from her forthcoming debut EP, Storm In a T-Cup.
"Dusk Till Dawn" out today to coincide with Matariki, a time of remembrance, renewal and hope.
Auckland electronic artist Soulti returns with her most vulnerable and powerful release to date, "Dusk Til Dawn", the third single from her forthcoming debut EP, Storm In a T-Cup.
Combining emotive songwriting, cinematic electronic production, and soulful vocals, the track explores an experience many people know but rarely talk about: feeling completely alone while surrounded by others.
Written after an experience of profound loneliness at a music festival and later shaped by the loss of a friend to suicide, "Dusk Til Dawn" explores the silent struggles many people carry beneath the surface. The song reflects on the disconnect that can exist between how we appear to the world and what we may be experiencing internally, even in moments surrounded by people, noise, and connection.
Ultimately, "Dusk Til Dawn" is a message of hope. It reminds us that from dusk till dawn, from our darkest moments into a new day, we can learn to show ourselves compassion, be there for one another, and remember that no matter how isolated we may feel, we are never truly alone.
"The song came from standing in a crowd of thousands of people and realising I had never felt more alone," says Soulti. "Festivals are often portrayed as places of connection and joy, but sometimes people are carrying grief, depression, anxiety, or self-doubt beneath the surface. I wanted to write something that acknowledged those feelings while also offering hope."
Blending cinematic electronic production with deeply human storytelling, the track captures the emotional tension between isolation and belonging. Moving between moments of vulnerability, tension, and hope, "Dusk Til Dawn" serves as a reminder that behind every smile, every social feed, or every crowded room may be a story we cannot see.
"One of the most important things I've learned - and am still learning - is that we never truly know what someone else is going through," Soulti explains. "I've had my own battles with anxiety, self-doubt, and escapism, and this song is a reminder to check in on your friends, to be honest when you're struggling, and to remember that none of us has to carry those burdens alone."
The release arrives at a time when conversations around mental health, loneliness, and wellbeing continue to grow across Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. Rather than presenting answers, "Dusk Til Dawn" invites listeners into an honest conversation about belonging, vulnerability, and the importance of human connection.
Musically, the track showcases Soulti's signature blend of electronic pop, melodic bass influences, and heartfelt storytelling. It forms a key chapter within Storm In a T-Cup, a debut EP exploring resilience, self-discovery, and finding beauty within life's challenges.
Over recent years, Soulti has built a reputation as a dynamic live performer, seamlessly combining DJing, live vocals and original music at festivals including Soundsplash, Splore, AUM, Shipwrecked and Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival. She has collaborated with internationally acclaimed MC Tali and opened for Dutch psychedelic blues-rock trio My Baby, while continuing to develop her own distinctive blend of electronic music and heartfelt storytelling. As her career continues to grow, Soulti has forged connections with industry professionals across Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe, paving the way for international performances, new collaborations and the release of her single and debut EP while in the UK this summer.
Accompanying the release is an independently produced music video created alongside Auckland multimedia artist Rongotai Lomas. Shot over the course of one evening and into the early hours of the morning, the pair captured Auckland's contrasting moods across Karangahape Road, the downtown waterfront, ferry terminal, and skyline. Filmed and edited entirely by Michels and Lomas without a production crew, the video mirrors the emotional journey of the song, moving through moments of solitude, reflection, and hope as the city transitions from night towards dawn.
Together, the single and its visuals represent a significant artistic step forward for Soulti, reinforcing her commitment to creating music that connects through honesty, vulnerability, and shared experience.
To further support the song's message, 50% of proceeds from "Dusk Til Dawn" will be donated to mental health projects. More than simply raising awareness, the release aims to encourage open conversations around loneliness, anxiety, grief, and connection while giving back to organisations supporting people experiencing mental health challenges.
"If this song helps even one person feel a little less alone, or encourages someone to check in on a friend or ask for help themselves, then it's done what I hoped it would. Music has always helped me through difficult times, and I hope 'Dusk Til Dawn' can do the same for someone else."
Equippers Revolution and Equippers Worship Announce Double Album Release
Equippers Revolution and Equippers Worship release two new albums today, marking a major double release that highlights the depth and diversity of contemporary worship music emerging from New Zealand.
Equippers Revolution and Equippers Worship release two new albums today, marking a major double release that highlights the depth and diversity of contemporary worship music emerging from New Zealand.
Leading the release is Equippers Revolution’s fourth studio album, Promised Land, a bold collection of songs capturing the band’s signature energy, passion, and evolving sound.
Recorded just outside Auckland, Promised Land blends high energy anthems with moments of reflection and intimacy, creating an album that moves between celebration, connection, and personal listening. With dynamic production and honest songwriting, the album explores themes of faith, purpose, resilience, and stepping confidently into what lies ahead.
“Promised Land is about believing for what’s ahead and choosing hope through every season,” says Singer Songwriter Kenan Stephenson. “We wanted to create music that connects with people wherever they are.”
Alongside the release, Equippers Worship will unveil their live album Awe, a project recorded live in 2025 that captures the atmosphere and heart of their global worship community.
Featuring live versions of existing Equippers Revolution songs alongside new Equippers Worship songs, Awe reflects the spontaneous and collective nature of live worship, bringing together moments of celebration, reflection, and devotion.
Equippers Worship have continued to build a growing catalogue since 2019, releasing projects including Equippers Worship (Live) (2019), All Glory (Live) (2021), Still Waters & Shadows (2022), and EPs Holy Fire (2020), Hā (2022), and Desert River (2023).
Together, Promised Land and Awe represent two expressions of the same creative heartbeat. One capturing the energy of a studio album built for the journey, and the other preserving the atmosphere of a live worship experience.
Both albums continue to showcase Aotearoa’s growing contribution to contemporary worship music, reaching audiences locally and internationally with songs created to inspire, encourage, and bring people together.
Promised Land and Awe out today on all major streaming platforms.
About Equippers Revolution
Equippers Revolution is a New Zealand-based worship band creating contemporary music that blends powerful live energy, modern production, and authentic songwriting.
About Equippers Worship
Equippers Worship is the global worship expression of Equippers Church, creating faith-filled, Scripture-rooted music for collective worship and personal devotion.