Do you have a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Greer Castle — INTROSPECTION (EP) Greer Castle is a Sydney and Te Whanganui-a-Tara-based soul and pop vocalist emerging as a compelling new voice in the capital’s music scene, blending elements
Do you have a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Today is the first day of Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa 2026, marking the 26th NZ Music Month and celebrating the theme Our Sounds, Our Spaces, a nod to the
Do you have a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Suzy Cato — You and Me Suzy Cato returns with a release that taps directly into one of Aotearoa’s most enduring cultural touchstones, bringing the iconic You and Me theme
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 her Nordic
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 marks a
Got a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! JUNA — SHUT UP Wellington four-piece JUNA are moving quickly from new project to one to keep tabs on. Formed in August 2025, the band brings together alt pop and indie rock influences,
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 building
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 small
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Evie Bamford — Through the Day Tāmaki Makaurau musician Evie Bamford returns with her new single Through the Day, a warm and expansive indie track shaped by her background in jazz and classical
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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 Massey University,
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West Auckland five-piece Double Parked have quickly built a reputation as one of the country’s most exciting young guitar bands. Made up of Tom Purdie (vocals), Travis Hassell (bass), Carlin Diprose (guitar/vocals), Ben Woolford (guitar/production) and Chad Mascelle (drums), the band first came together almost by accident
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Double Parked — Rosary (EP) West Auckland five-piece Double Parked return with their raw sophomore EP Rosary, led by focus single Place I Hide and following their cult 2023 debut Lost in the
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Timaru-born alternative pop artist CAITLIN (Caitlin Bradley) is part of a new wave of thoughtful, self-produced songwriters carving out space in Ōtautahi Christchurch’s thriving music community. Now 25, she balances sharp musical instincts with a strategic mindset, having completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Jayme Morpeth — Just To Feel It 21-year-old Pōneke artist Jayme Morpeth continues to carve out her place in Wellington’s indie-pop scene with her new single, Just To Feel It. A recent
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21 year old Pōneke Wellington artist Jayme Morpeth is carving out her place in the capital’s indie-pop landscape. A recent graduate of Massey University, where she completed a Bachelor of Commercial Music majoring in Practice, Morpeth has grown up with music woven into her life from an early age.
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Vanessa Tottle — Tattoo For You Singer-songwriter Vanessa Tottle returns with her new single Tattoo For You, a deeply personal reflection on grief and enduring love. The track explores how loss can leave
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! RENÉE — BEEN A MINUTE Emerging soul-R&B artist RENÉE returns with her latest single BEEN A MINUTE, a smooth, groove-led release that signals another step forward in her evolving sound. Blending
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Bottom Bunk Club — Golden Shower Bottom Bunk Club are a folkpunk/antifolk band from Pōneke, Wellington, blending the sweat and chaos of a basement punk show with the feel-good pluck and stomp
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Double Parked — Lighthouse Fresh off a huge set at Rhythm & Vines and the release of singles Necklace and Buttercup, West Auckland post-surf rockers Double Parked return with Lighthouse, a hopeful new