The latest in Kiwi music releases.
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Otis Tate — Memory Lane Otis Tate returns with his third single, Memory Lane, a reflective indie-rock track that blends his signature energy with a more vulnerable edge. The Tāmaki Makaurau artist
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Ben Bonetti — Under These Skies Ben Bonetti's newest single Under These Skies is a vibrant reggae-rock single built on jangly guitars, warm organ tones, and an instantly memorable riff.
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! First Reserve — There's A God (EP) Aotearoa New Zealand’s fast-rising indie rocker First Reserve has just unveiled their eagerly awaited debut EP, There’s A God — a release
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message at ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Jono D — Wired Differently Wired Differently is Jono D’s honest reflection on what it means to accept yourself — flaws, quirks, and all. Written quietly at the piano, the song captures those
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message on ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Sophie Aston — Better Better, the debut single from independent artist Sophie Aston, is an unapologetically honest anthem confronting the impossible beauty standards women are expected to live up to; and the shame
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message on ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! First Reserve — Time Song Off the back of two singles and coveted support slots for Keli Holiday and PARK RD, Aotearoa indie artist First Reserve returns with his new single “Time Song”
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message on ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Jack Bromwich — Poser, Freak (EP) Tāmaki Makaurau-based alt-rock artist Jack Bromwich has released his debut EP Poser, Freak — a raw and introspective exploration of youth, self-image, and the transition
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message on ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! molipane — amensia fx (EP) Pōneke/Wellington-based band molipane (the project of Will Johnson, backed by Trent Wallace, Kale Hamilton, and Drew van Arts) have released their new EP amnesia fx. The
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message on ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! College Try — Conversation In Your Head Wellington indie-rock outfit College Try return with their new single Conversation In Your Head, out October 3rd. Known for their honest lyricism and dynamic sound,
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message on ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Park Flyers — i'm so fast Wellington-based alternative emo duo Park Flyers return with i'm so fast, a raw and cathartic single that captures their mix of 90s
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message on ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Daily J — Rosie's Friend Daily J return with Rosie’s Friend, a groove-heavy indie-pop track that leans into swirling guitars, warm basslines, and dreamy electronica touches — the kind
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Got a new song coming out? Send me a message on ryanfromroots@gmail.com to get a feature! Imani-J — EXPECTATIONS (EP) Imani-J delivers her debut EP EXPECTATIONS – a collection of songs exploring the weight of self-pressure, relationships, identity and ambition. Blending smooth R&B with Afrobeats