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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
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
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
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 singles