Last night…described as ‘Selected Songs’ amounted to a dream set list, reaching back into a catalogue of Aotearoa’s finest compositions that zero in on Dave Dobbyn’s central themes: love, hope and rootedness in this land.
Almost a quarter of a decade after their last long player, Pulp returns with an album that sounds like they never left.
Kirsten Morrell, lead singer and songwriter of Goldenhorse, releases a new single Buddah (forget you) taken from her forthcoming album Morrellium set for release late 2025.
David Lowery is the chief songwriter and frontman for both Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker, his new ‘musical autobiography’ is a 3-LP set titled Fathers, Sons and Brothers.
Wellington-based artist Maddy Low ventured up to Auckland and stopped into The 13th Floor’s lavish studio to grace us with a live performance of her new single, To Be Near.
Lucy Gooch has steadily carved out a space for herself as a distinct and affecting voice in contemporary British ambient music. Emerging first with the EP Rushing (2020) and then expanding her cinematic textures in the EP Rain’s Break, (2021) she received critical praise for her ability to merge choral elements with synth-driven soundscapes that feel both ecclesiastical and intimate.
New Zealand progressive bluegrass band You, Me, Everybody returns with Heart of Stone — a stirring new single that speaks to resilience, reflection, and the strength to begin again. The track blends emotive lyricism with the band’s signature acoustic sound, offering a powerful listening experience that feels both intimate and cinematic.
Ōtautahi’s fine purveyor of shoegaze-meets-dream pop, T. G. Shand, returns with her first single of the year, The Deadpan Break.
What do you get when you mix a Bangle and a Cowsill? Listen to Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill’s new album and you’ll find it’s a little bit country and a little bit rock & roll.
International alternative rock band Yumi Zouma have delivered their most addictive track yet with their newest single, “Blister,” released via Nettwerk.