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Do you have a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Merlia — Magic Woman Auckland folk artist Merlia, originally born in the Netherlands and raised in the coastal town of Ngunguru, blends her classical roots with moody modern pop, drawing on
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It’s been another big week for new music across Aotearoa, with a pretty diverse mix of releases spanning indie rock, hip-hop, electronic, folk and everything in between. Zafado officially release their debut EP Extended Paranoia, a particularly meaningful release following the passing of frontman Adam McPhail earlier this
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Do you have a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! 44kyn — Live It Up (Feat. RENÉE) Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, 44kyn is an alternative R&B and hip hop artist and producer whose music blends ambient and
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July wraps up with another stacked week of new music from around Aotearoa. With the first hints of longer, warmer days on the horizon, there's no shortage of fresh releases to soundtrack the change in seasons, from intimate singer-songwriter moments and soaring indie rock to ambitious debut
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Do you have a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Middle Island — Cheap Perfume / Angeline Middle Island are a five-piece folk rock band made up of Thomas Clark, David Hurnen, Jackson Mackwood, Jack Bromwich and Braithan Bailey. Originally beginning
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There's plenty to dive into in this week's roundup, with new releases spanning indie folk, shoegaze, alt-rock, reggae, hip-hop, electronic pop and everything in between. Emerging artists continue to make their mark alongside returning favourites like Gin Wigmore, Corrella and The Datsuns, making it
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Happy Matariki long weekend and welcome to another New Music Friday. Whether you're travelling, spending time with whānau or simply taking the chance to slow down, there's plenty of fresh music to soundtrack the break. This week's roundup features everything from heartfelt indie folk
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Welcome to this week's New Music Friday roundup. It's been a busy week for Roots, with Roots Volume 05 now printed and ready to go. I've shared a few photos of the magazine over on Instagram, so keep an eye out there to find
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Do you have a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Borderline — Borderline (ALBUM) After a breakout 12 months Borderline have released their self-titled debut album, Borderline, alongside the infectious new single Skyline. The young band have quickly become one
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Pōneke alternative hip-hop outfit Zafado (pronounced “zah-fah-doh”) have spent the past year building a reputation as one of the capital's most exciting underground acts. The band brought together Auckland-born vocalist Adam McPhail, Nelson musicians Tyler Curtis (drums) and Duncan Petre (guitar), Far North bassist
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While FLAIRGUM may be a new name on the Te Whanganui-a-Tara music scene, the creative partnership behind the electronic-pop duo stretches back to their days at Nelson Intermediate School. Florence McNabb (Floss) and Kahu Sanson-Burnett first began making music together as teenagers before going on to