The latest in Kiwi music releases.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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! 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
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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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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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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