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Auckland’s BIG FAN is putting rangatahi at the centre of the live music space with a new all-ages series set to run across 2026. Called New Fans, the programme provides paid work opportunities for youth to become involved across all aspects of live music events. The series kicks
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Meticulously crafted over more than six years, and with a title that reflects a decade of personal discovery, Andy Smith’s album Ten Years is a clear example of how DIY music-making can evolve into an undeniably polished record. Written, produced, recorded, and mixed primarily by Andy himself, Ten
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The 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards finalists have landed, with winners to be revealed on May 28 at The Civic to close out New Zealand Music Month. Marlon Williams leads the field with seven nominations for Te Whare Tīwekaweka, his te reo Māori record that hit number one and shifted the
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In a music landscape shaped as much by moments as releases, FromThePit is back with a focus on what happens in between the headlines. Now in its eighth year, the annual showcase brings together 58 photographers, each offering a different entry point into Aotearoa’s live music culture. The result
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Carefully balancing desire and melancholy, passion and gloom, Tebsin introduces her brand of sad girl pop with debut single ‘Decadence.’ We’re drawn into her intimate world with a reverb-drenched guitar riff reminiscent of mid-2000s alt pop. Produced by Will Henderson, the track opens slow and close. Tebsin’
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Meddles lock into a tight, restless energy on ‘Down Every Road’, a track driven by fizzy guitar textures and a vocal tone that nods to early 2000s alt-rock. Right off the bat, these guitars crackle with tension. They sit just on the edge, bright and overdriven, pushing against the
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‘Again’, is a country-pop single built for open-road drives and easy singalongs. With a renewed sense of purpose, the release marks Josh Keatings return to music. At first, it seems ‘Again’ fits the mould of a classic country pop song. Clean blues driver guitars, steady rhythm, and a
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Rā Charmian's latest release ‘Kia Puāwai’, is a gentle, uplifting single centred on identity, growth, and reconnection through te reo Māori. Built on breezy R&B textures, the track unfolds with silky keys, soft acoustic waves, and steady rhythmic pulses that converge to create a distinct sense
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Merlia introduces her world with ‘Sicily’, an intriguing release drifting between dream and reality, carried by trance-like melodies and ocean-washed production. Built on soft, rolling soundscapes, the track moves with intention, layering ambient textures that echo the rhythm of the tide. It's quiet, yet intense - breathing
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Sophie-Maude's newest single ‘Hotel Lobby’, is a dancefloor-ready single built on infectious pop hooks and glossy disco-funk textures. The track captures the rush of getting ready for a first date, where excitement takes over and the usual rules start to slip. It plays out in
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Some artists arrive with hype. Others carry presence. Deva Mahal has always sat in the second camp, and this April she will return to stages across Aotearoa with an eight-date tour supporting her new EP FUTURE CLASSIC VOL II: FUTURE, out Friday March 27. The run opens at the
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After the offbeat charm of her debut Money Bag, Tāmaki Makaurau based songwriter Evie Bamford shares Through the Day, a track that drifts with reflection and slow-burning resolve. Self produced and rich in texture, the song folds indie rock guitars around cello, clarinet and soft vocal harmonies, creating a
