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After years writing and playing in bands like Stormporter and Late Model European, Tones Thorburn is front and centre. His new solo project, True North, launches with the debut single ‘No Exit Wound’. It’s a raw, soulful track that blends rock, gospel, and soul — with Thorburn’s voice leading
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West Auckland country artist Genevieve returns with her second single, “Highway 25” — a moving, introspective track that captures the bittersweet moment of leaving the past behind and stepping into something new. Written as a metaphor for turning 25, the song explores the tension between nostalgia and growth, fear and hope.
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Waihi Beach’s rising pop punk force Not Exact have dropped their fiercest track yet -'On a Roll', a punchy, charged anthem that cranks the volume on their signature mix of grit and melody. Built on driving guitars, relentless energy, and reverb-drenched melodic vocal lines, 'On
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Ōtautahi/Christchurch-based artist Phoebe Vic delivers a playful new offering with her latest single, “It’s My Pleasure” - a vibrant, cheeky alt-pop track that arrives with a bold visual to match. A multi-disciplinary artist and born performer, Vic has been steadily carving out her place in Aotearoa’s music
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Ōtautahi-based songwriter Steffany Beck continues to explore the intersection of country and pop with ‘Country Strong’ — a new single built around a riff by longtime collaborator Nick Burson, and shaped by themes of confidence, strength, and identity. Produced by The Response and supported by NZ On Air, the track follows
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In a digital era where connection and convenience rule, a new app called Musician Buddy is quietly reshaping how artists share their sound, and get paid for it. Built specifically with musicians in mind, this live streaming platform is offering a much-needed alternative income stream for performers, while also giving
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In a local scene often saturated with sonic maximalism, Auckland’s Neither Do I emerge with something far more potent: restraint. Their debut album, We’re Not Known For Anything, doesn’t scream for your attention, it patiently earns it. Across nine deeply personal tracks, the band deliver an album
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Tāmaki-born songwriter and producer Sam Charlesworth shares his latest single Heaven Knows, a warm, melancholic indie folk track that channels the spirit of Elliott Smith, Bright Eyes, and Sparklehorse. The release is accompanied by an intimate, lo-fi music video that deepens the song’s emotional pull. Known for his DIY
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Ōtautahi songwriter and performer Harry Burt releases his brand new EP Bonnie and Clyde, a collection of original songs brought to life with producer LEVI. To celebrate, Harry headlines his first-ever show at Space Academy, delivering a full live performance of the EP. Known for his clever lyricism and high-energy,
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Following the success of her charting single 'Clearly,' New Zealand pop artist BEX returns with 'A New Title', a vibrant track that dives headfirst into the rush of new love. Blending sweet piano and guitar lines, crisp drums, and airy woodwinds, the song is a melodic
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With the haunted elegance of a lost love letter and the swagger of a well-cut suit under moonlight, Te Whanganui-a-Tara’s enigmatic crooner Hemi Hemingway returns with his latest single, “(To Be) Without You,” out April 29 via Swedish tastemakers PNKSLM Recordings. Known for his velvet touch on heartbreak and
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Part ritual, part theatre, part gig - A Girl Named Storm is the latest chapter in The Amber Temple’s evolving mythology. Staged as a series of connected vignettes, the performance moves between contemporary dance and live original music, exploring themes of power, identity, and transformation. At the core of
