Music Video Premiere: 'alice’ - First Reserve
The refreshing modern folk rock ensemble from Pōneke, My Cosmic Girl returns with their new single, paired with a memorising music video directed by Francesca Sewell, shot by Kerry Pullham & produced by Mason Rudd.
Music Video Premiere: 'Psychic' - My Cosmic Girl
The refreshing modern folk rock ensemble from Pōneke, My Cosmic Girl returns with their new single, paired with a memorising music video directed by Francesca Sewell, shot by Kerry Pullham & produced by Mason Rudd.
Music Video Premiere: 'Read Receipts' - Ella Minehan
Exuberant, groovy and bright; dive into the radiant energy of Ella Minehan’s new single ‘Read Receipts’. On this new single, Minehan tackles a toxic ‘situationship’, choosing to walk away from someone who isn’t a good match and leaving them on ‘seen.
Aotearoa’s premier New Year festival Rhythm & Alps returns for 2023!
R&A drop 18 exciting and cross-cultural acts for their first 2023 festival announcement ft. local legends BENEE, Bontempo, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Home Brew, Kaylee Bell, Nice Girl, Paige Julia, My Baby & more!
9 new artists on our radar for 2023
There’s some fresh faces in the local scene that we can’t wait to tell you about!
17 NEW TRACKS WE’VE GOT ON REPEAT RN.
NZ artists have hit the ground running in 2023 and have dropped so much remarkable world-class music already this year! Here are our faves that we can’t stop listening to.
Vallé on his debut EP 'Caged Birds'
We chat to Christchurch-based rapper about his new EP, dedicated to his homeland of Papua New Guinea.
Muroki on his sophomore EP 'Heading East'
We chat to Kenyan-New Zealand artist Muroki about his new EP 'Heading East' which we're obsessed with!
Georgia Lines chats to us about her new EP 'Human'
From deeply emotional ballads with hauntingly beautiful string sections, to Prince-inspired pop with infectiously catchy hooks, Georgia Lines tells us all about her stunning new EP which encapsulates the wide range of experiences and emotion of everything it means to be human.
Alya Jade on her debut single 'Under Her Spell (Boom)' & the te reo Māori version
Reggae/pop artist Alya Jade tells us all about her enchanting and elusive debut single 'Under Her Spell (Boom)', as well as the te Reo Māori version 'I Tōnā Wā (Boom)' through support from NZ on Air and their incredible Waiata Takitahi initiative.
"Have I" - Jackson Owens | At Home Live Sessions
A captivating live performance of "Have I" from the soul and R&B artist's latest EP "For The Better".
Bakers Eddy tell us about their debut album 'Love Boredom Bicycles'
Originally from Wellington, band members Alex & Ciarann from the now Melbourne-based band Bakers Eddy tell us all about their new debut album ‘Love Boredom Bicycles’ - which is exactly what the album is about!
DROP OF THE MONTH
Known for blending dazzling contemporary R&B and soul sounds with a modern twist, ‘Just So You Won't Be Alone’ dances eloquently between the two genres as alayna weaves the two worlds together with her soulful voice.
Jackson Owens on his new track 'Can't Make It Right'
Jackson tells us all about his musical journey, and latest R&B track 'Can't Make It Right' showcasing his effortless soulful vocal ability.
Julius Black chats to us about his new EP 'Together We Go Down In The Dark'
Make sure you check out the incredibly magical EP by alt-pop artist!
“The EP is a body of songs to timestamp a season of my life (2021) where I’d boarder the lines of delusion and euphoria” - Julius Black
WHO SHOT SCOTT tells us about his new EP 'MERCY II'
'MERCY II' is the exhilarating sophomore EP offering by experimental hip-hop artist WHO SHOT SCOTT. The second instalment in the 'MERCY' EP trilogy, the project is a continuation and elevation of his brand of bold sonic choices, mixed with raw lyrics drawing from his past traumas and relationships.
"Resonating" - Miakie | At Home Live Sessions
A stunning performance by Dunedin alt-pop songstress Miakie.
‘NOTICE ME’ - MIKEYY
Connor Pritchard tells us about his campaign to create music videos to help 8 up & coming musicians get a start in this scene including with MIKEYY’s ‘Notice Me’.
DROP OF THE MONTH: #11
Serving refreshing house with a side of introspection & awakening, Samson Live’s debut single 'Breathe' organically fuses an entrancing atmospheric soundscape with heavy soul-hitting drops featuring Allen’s mesmerising vocals - a thrilling debut from the duo.