Mila Vandelle…her debut single, July Eleven (produced by renowned New Zealand producers Luan Meaker and EDYONTHEBEAT) is a vulnerable reflection on letting go – an introduction to a growing body of work written in the hope that it helps others feel seen in their own heartbreak, healing, and everything in between.
Captain Festus McBoyle claims to be “NZ rockers and punks who are now producing palatable Family Music which offers More Grit, Less Sugar”. The 13th Floor’s Alex Robertson passes judgement.
Dunedin indie-rockers Pearly* have just released their debut album, Not So Sweet, immediately garnering rave reviews.
After storming the charts and taking over the airwaves with his last single That Somebody’s You, talented Auckland-based troubadour Sam Cullen continues his meteoric rise with his new offering Don’t Leave Me Alone.
Otepoti/Dunedin band Pearly* have certainly made a splash since releasing their debut Pearly*EP in April 2024, and wowing crowds at nationwide festivals including Port Noise (March) and Junk Festival (June) both this year.
Coyle Girelli has just released a new solo album…a collaboration of sorts, with the late, great Mac Davis (Suspicious Minds/Baby Don’t Get Hooked On Me) called Out Of This Town, on Sun Records!
Wellington indie/alt-rock band Lipstick are back with their latest single, You & Me” — a dreamy yet danceable track that blends driving guitars, shimmering pop hooks, and an irresistible groove.
Georgia Lines sings with a voice that feels both delicate and commanding, as quiet as a whisper caught between piano notes and as powerful as a line soaring above sweeping arrangements. With The Guest House, she reaffirms her ability to move between tenderness and strength while embracing new textures and greater rhythmic variety.
The Bats return with their third single of 2025, The Gown. With their 11th album, Corner Coming Up, on the horizon, the legendary indie rock band are giving us another taste of what’s to come.
“I’m high as the heavens and stubborn as hell. I ain’t ashamed, I’m just a hard-headed woman.” Margo Price states her case succinctly on the opening track of this, her fifth studio album, Hard Headed Woman.