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Em leans into motion and meaning in the luminous honesty of MOVE

With MOVE, Em embodies a new creative phase. Self-assured, intimate, and refreshingly unfiltered, the album sits in the space between indie pop shimmer, western twang, and subtle dance floor pulse. It’s an album that breathes, shifting with the light like a summer afternoon, an honest document of someone growing

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Reigniting NZ Rock? This Silent Divide find their spark with 'The Fire EP'

There is a point in every band’s journey where the spark catches. Wellington’s This Silent Divide are focused, ferocious, and more emotionally charged than ever before with their latest release The Fire EP. Built around driving drums, towering guitars, and Shaun Jones’ commanding vocals, the EP delivers an

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Guitar-led minimalism and raw emotion shine on Emily Bateman’s 'Pale Light' EP

With her sophomore EP Pale Light, Auckland alt-pop artist Emily Bateman has sharpened her sound into something intimate yet commanding. The record lingers in the space between atmosphere and rawness, guided by a guitar-driven minimalism that evokes the spectral textures hybrid of The xx and Best Coast. Where her debut

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Shedheads find their groove and let it rip with Big Milk

There’s something infectious about Big Milk, the debut album from Nelson trio Shedheads. Equal parts groove-heavy mischief and alt-rock conviction, the album bounces and snarls through its runtime with the kind of swagger that recalls the funk-punk peak of the late ’90s—delivered with a distinct Kiwi edge. With

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A fierce and fearless self titled album from Ōtautahi’s rising rock powerhouse Volts

Ōtautahi’s Volts step boldly on stage with their long-awaited self-titled LP—an album that crackles with intensity, heart, and a clarity of purpose. Pressed to vinyl as part of Holiday Records' Drops series, this debut feels like a milestone—it’s a loud, emotionally charged arrival. At its

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Musician Buddy is helping artists get paid to play, from anywhere

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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Powder Chutes – raw power refined to a blade’s edge

When a band builds a buzz loud enough to catch the ears of international rock royalty before their debut album even drops, you know you’re not dealing with just another garage project. Powder Chutes, from Wanaka, have been steadily setting New Zealand’s rock landscape ablaze - now, with