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Do you have a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Hanne Jøstensen — The Lighthouse (EP) Wellington-based, Norwegian-born artist Hanne Jøstensen returns with her sophomore EP The Lighthouse, a project patiently shaped over five years and grounded in both
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Amelie Rose — Free Mount Maunganui-born, Tāmaki Makaurau-based artist Amelie Rose steps into a new chapter with her debut solo single Free. Previously performing as part of The Darlings, this release
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Amelia Power — Kingfisher Amelia Power returns with Kingfisher, marking a shift into a more refined and soulful sound. Known for blending neo-soul, indie and alternative pop influences, she’s been steadily
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Formed in Wellington by Massey University students Georgie Levien and Betty Smith, Dillon Jo began as an acoustic songwriting partnership before evolving into a full four-piece band. The pair, both 20, first started writing music together in late 2024, gradually building their presence through busking, open mic nights and
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Wellington-based indie artist First Reserve — the project of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Connaghan — has quickly built a presence within Aotearoa’s independent music scene through a mix of heartfelt songwriting and an energetic live show. Originally from Queenstown, Connaghan moved to Wellington in 2021 to study music at
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Sophie Aston — Stardust Sophie Aston returns with her new single Stardust, a reflective and emotionally rich track that explores the quiet space that follows loss. Moving through imagery of fire, renewal, and