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New Music 03/07
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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The latest in Kiwi music releases.
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New Music 26/06
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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New Music 19/06
It's another huge week for new music from Aotearoa artists, with standout releases spanning indie rock, folk, electronic, reggae, hip hop and pop. This week's roundup includes new albums from The Veils, Office Dog, Star Time, Bunchy's Big Score and Killian Ordono, alongside fresh
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New Music 12/06
It has been another massive week for new music, both here in Aotearoa and overseas. Internationally, listeners have been treated to major new releases from Olivia Rodrigo, Ruel and Spacey Jane, while closer to home there has been no shortage of fresh music from emerging and established Kiwi artists alike.
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New Music 05/06
We’re officially into the first week of June and somehow already nearing the halfway point of 2026. After a massive NZ Music Month packed with live shows, new releases and the Aotearoa Music Awards, things haven’t slowed down at all heading into winter, so wherever you’re reading
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New Music 29/05
Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa 2026 is now in its final week! This year’s theme, Our Sounds, Our Spaces, has continued to spotlight the artists, communities, venues, and environments that shape Aotearoa’s music culture, marking 26 years of NZ Music Month with a nationwide programme that has stretched
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New Music 22/05
Do you have a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Logan Edwards — Isla South Island indie artist Logan Edwards is one of the region’s most active young musicians, having previously built his musical identity as a guitarist and drummer
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New Music 15/05
Do you have a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Jayme Morpeth — Fast Car Pōneke singer-songwriter Jayme Morpeth has been writing music since the age of 12, building a catalogue rooted in emotional honesty and lived experience. Across recent
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New Music 08/05
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
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New Music 01/05
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
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New Music 24/04
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
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New Music 17/04
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