Sofia Machray recently released her debut single ‘Handstands’!
Photo Credit: Jess Machray . Moodscapes abound New Zealand’s indie-pop fantasizer, Sofia Machray as she hits the ground running with her anticipated debut single Handstands - an 80’s indie-pop summer classic which pulls on the heartstrings of pure melodrama. Infused...
Fit For A King announce new album ‘The Path’!
Photo Credit: Colby Moore . Metalcore heavyweights Fit For A King are thrilled to announce their sixth album The Path will be released via Solid State Records on September 18, 2020. Bigger, bolder and overwhelmingly epic in...
Upcoming Italian artist Alessia Labate releases ‘Something Special’!
The friendship song you didn’t know you needed.
Fable releases his first EP – A Place Called Home!
An incredible and raw first release – incredible!
Ekko Park release new single and announce new album!
Ekko Park, will release their new album, Horizon on August 21 via Dinner For Wolves.Ekko Park delivers its unique edge to rock n roll with an honesty & energy that has seen them develop a passionate following in their home country and has taken...
Happy Valley release new single & video for ‘Achilles’!
Photo Credit: Amanda Hailwood . Happy Valley are a post hardcore/screamo band from Wellington, New Zealand. Since their formation in 2018, they have played across the North Island and released a self-titled 5 track EP. Aaron - Drums / Hamish - Vocals / Isaac - Bass /...
Will Pegg releases new single ‘Showing My Affection’!
'Showing My Affection' is an emotional soundscape, created from memories experienced by the artist. Pegg translates his love of tonal structure by surrounding the lead vocal with effortless harmonies. The song contains underlying cinematic tones which portray the...
Recent Releases
Catch up on all the releases from the past week!
Bandi releases new single ‘Maria Maria’!
“Growing up, my grandma in Brazil would always call me ‘Maria, Maria’ - this is a term of affection for someone who is always pushing the edge, so that’s how I came up with the name for the song. The song goes into depth about there being a right time for everything,...
Alt Bloom releases new EP – Astronaut Complex
The EP is a great little collection of Alt Bloom’s vocals and the type of music he can create. I think the tracks a re great and it is an EP you can just chill and listen too. But definitely add ‘Get Back’ to that dance/party playlist because it is a fun one! . ....
Downfall of Humanity – Apocalypse
Photo Credit: shiftyjesus (Matthew O'Neill) . Ding Dong Lounge is throwing a Lockdown After Party this Saturday night, taking place across both levels Dead Witch and Ding Dong. The lineup includes Downfall of Humanity, Pale Flag & Fallstate! Tickets are on sale...
Evea releases first single ‘Wanderer’!
New Zealand born singer-songwriter Evea - who's real name is Eve Tatom - writes about issues in society and ourselves that play through our minds day-to-day. Evea grew up in Lyttelton, a small harbour town in the South Island. She draws a lot of inspiration for her...
Imperial April release first song & video ‘Peachy’!
One band’s trash is another band’s treasure. Imperial April began as a way to up-cycle songs that didn’t quite fit the mould of Victoria and Andy Knopp’s electro-pop project The Response. At first just a selection of songs burnt to CD-R for a mother’s day...
The Ghost Inside – Their incredible self-titled return!
If you have followed The Ghost Inside since before their accident or even since then. You know how big of a deal it was that they performed again or even that this album now exists? They released 'Aftermath' to a huge emotional response from fans, especially with the...
Edera releases new EP ‘Undo You’!
After gracing the underground Wellington music scene with her debut single ‘Receipts’, Edera has created an enigma of atmospheric dream pop for her audience to crack. In her upcoming debut EP ‘Undo You‘, which dropped on all streaming platforms yesterday, she has...
Gin Wigmore is back with incredible new track ‘Hangover Halo’!
And she is donating some of the proceeds to Panthera!
KennyHoopla’s new EP is out now!
DIY singer-songwriter KennyHoopla took his wavy, genre-agnostic indie sound from motel room recordings to packed out shows in 2019 with breakout single “Lost Cause//“and a go-for-it, all-or-nothing mentality. The Cleveland-born, Wisconsin-based performer,...
Moses Sumney has released his 2-part album græ!
Moses Sumney released his double album græ on Friday. Out everywhere via Jagjaguwar Records/Rhythmethod, the album is a conceptual patchwork about greyness and expands upon the sonic universe built in Sumney's critically-acclaimed debut...
GREAT GABLE RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM!
Set to perform this October and November on their biggest tour to date, today Great Gable announces the release of their debut album TRACING FACES, available Friday August 7 via ADA Worldwide. Alongside the announcement, the Perth four-piece have shared the potent...
Team Dynamite announce their return with new single – ‘Who?’ ft Diggy Dupé!
From their forthcoming LP!
MAALA announces new album ‘Water Overhead’ and releases the title track!
We are excited!
Rapper ‘BILLY REEVES’ releases new single ‘Mama’ for Mother’s Day!
Featuring Ben Ivories!
Milly Tabak & The Miltones share video for ‘Honest Woman’!
The title track from the band’s forthcoming second album.
almost monday release new track ‘come on come on’!
Today, alt-pop trio almost monday dropped their new track "come on come on" (stream HERE). " we wrote 'come on come on' before quarantine dreaming about getting a break from the craziness of jobs, school, or whatever you’re doing... little did we know… we're hoping...
PSTCRDS have released their new EP ‘This Place or Our Place’!
And it’s a banger!
Electronic collective HOISIN SAUCE release spicy debut track ‘Back Heavy’!
Tāmaki Makaurau-based electronic collective Hoisin Sauce have dropped their debut tune - an electro-clash banger titled ‘Back Heavy’. Meticulously crafted by Jess “The Chef” Dowlman (of cross Tasman trip pop duo MØLLY), Brendan “Mr B_Licious” Mc Mahon and Flint “Lemon...
We Set Signals release new video & single ‘Where were you”!
This is personal one.
JessB releases first single ‘Pon It’ from upcoming Mixtape!
And it is FIRE!
NADA DAFF: An intro & their first album!
A collaboration project built on drive and passion.
Ocean Alley announce third album and release a new single & video!
The album ‘Lonely Diamond’ is available for pre-order now!
Theajsound follows the success of his debut single ‘ANYMORE’ with new single ‘PLEASE’!
Just two weeks after the success of his music video ’ANYMORE’, theajsound releases his second single ‘PLEASE’. ‘PLEASE’ follows in the footsteps of his debut single and continues to take us on the singer-songwriter’s post-heartbreak journey. The single looks back at...
SAINT LANE GETS RAW & REAL IN NEW SINGLE ‘THE FAMILY’
He has even started hosting his own podcast during lockdown!
Northland House Producer – Nuance – shares ‘Grafting’ EP
Northland-based producer, DJ and MC Nuance (aka Jeff Latto) is pleased to share his debut EP Grafting with the world. The release is four tracks of unapologetic, four-to-the-floor house bangers which are inspired by maxo-relaxo upper-north-island life. Musically, the...
Banks Arcade are back with another incredible single – Drown!
A place where pain and pleasure coalesce.
Alt Bloom released a beautiful Earth-Day video for his acoustic rendition of ‘Get Back’ !
The contrasts between the original and acoustic are so good!
Leftfield electronic artist ‘Lemon Pepper’ samples infamous aus news segment on debut track ‘Punch Cones’!
Just a couple of days short of 4/20!
Introducing Toronto based 4-piece VALLEY!
Small band with a big vibe!
The Rubens released a new single and they want you to be in the music video!
Be in their video!
The Used release new single ‘Cathedral Bell’ from upcoming album ‘Heartwork’!
We can’t wait to hear the rest of this album!
Lila Ike releases new single & video AND announces details of upcoming EP!
This wahine is one to keep an eye on!
Emerging witch-pop act LUX GRAVES releases first single & video!
An all-female band from Auckland, NZ!
LAUV released a video for ‘Modern Loneliness’!
We love LAUV!
Kelsy Karter releases new single & video for ‘Devil on my shoulder’
What a wild kiwi!
Lime Cordiale – New Single, Video & Album!
Lime Cordial giving us all the goods!
Inertia’s incredible new EP ‘Connexion’ is out now!
No but we’re serious, it’s REALLY good!
Thomas Oliver releases a colourful video for ‘You Shine On Me!
The latest single from Thomas Oliver’s recently-released album, THE BRIGHTEST LIGHT.
The Hu release video for ‘Wolf Totem’ Ft. Jacobs Shaddix of Papa Roach!
Mongolian rock sensation THE HU have released a brand-new music video for “Wolf Totem” featuring Papa Roach front man Jacoby Shaddix. The video is the first from the soundtrack of The Retaliators, a new horror-thriller...
LETLIVE. announces plans for 10 year anniversary of Fake History!
WE ARE ABOUT THIS!
Phoebe Bridgers announces new album ‘Punisher‘!
Already heralded as one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year, 25-year old singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers has confirmed details of her sophomore solo album, Punisher, to be released on Dead Oceans on June 19th. Details of the album comes just...
Walia.Ibex introduces himself with new track & video for ‘Wolves’ Ft Pharaoh Swami.
Let this warrior of light take you on a journey.
Dance Gavin Dance release incredible time-lapse mural video for new single ‘Lyrics Lie’!
We hope this wall art lasts forever!
Valleyside Boys release new single ‘Hellyeah’ Ft. deadforest!
Can I get a HELLYEAH?
The Beths release new single + video and announce new album!
‘Jump Rope Gazers’ out July 10th!
The Gloom In The Corner release new single and sign to Collision Course!
‘Violence’ out everywhere tomorrow!
Dune Rats release new video for ‘Bad Habits’
It’s a fun live one!
FULL BLOOM have released their new EP ‘Black Lung’!
NZ metalcore band FULL BLOOM have released their new EP ‘Black Lung’ following the release of the video for the title track itself. The band released the following statement with the announcement: ”Without getting too sentimental, a year ago sitting in my bedroom I...
Mazbou Q teases EP with new single ‘Blacklight’!
And this is an EP we cannot wait for!
Beachware have released a new single from their upcoming debut album!
Good ole’ Kiwi power-pop at its finest!
Cattle Decapitation release new video for ‘Bring Back The Plague’!
The timing of their cancelled tour and this video is eerily fitting.
Have you heard of Savannah? Well her new single & video is out now!
We like her!
Our Last Enemy have return with new single!
With a new album on the way too!
Theia has just released ‘Frat Boyz’ and we love it!
Does my ego scare ya?
Diggy Dupé shares new video for ‘Keke Boy’!
Central Auckland rapper Diggy Dupé shares the video for ‘Keke Boy’, a song that’s all about being unapologetically Polynesian in a western influenced society. Produced by SWIDT's SmokeyGotBeatz, Cook Island drums are incorporated into the hard...
Polaris take out The Factions hardest 100 countdown of 2019!
With their incredible track MASOCHIST!
Jeremy Redmore releases new album – The Brightest Flame.
Released in chapters, the final one is finally here!
Foley release new EP ‘On my conscience’!
And it’s full of pop bangers!
Stepson – New single & album announcement!
Brisbane delivering the goods!
Future Static are back with new single & video – ‘Dead End’!
We love this so much!
Trace release heavy single ‘White’!
The heavy grunge track is out for all to enjoy!
Introducing: Full Bloom!
Auckland Metalcore Band
PSTCRDS release new single & announce debut EP ‘This place or our place’!
Catchy and exciting!
These Four Walls – New Single & Album!
The guys are back!
Lauv returns to NZ this September!
And this time he will be playing Spark Arena in support of his new album ~how i’m feeling~
Honest Crooks release new single ‘No Rest’ and announce signing to EVP recordings.
‘Hellsworth’s Heaviest’ are today taking it to the world!
Harry Styles is heading to Australia and NZ this November!
With special guest Mabel!
Enter Shikari release new single ‘The King’ off upcoming album!
ALL THE ENTER SHIKARI!
Norma Jean are heading to NZ this May!
Auckland and Wellington shows!
Only a few weeks until Xile’s ‘I AM YOUR GOD’ is out!
Xile are a 5-piece from Grafton, New Zealand who as they say “blend in flavours of death metal and European beatdown” to create that Kiwi Hardstyle sound they are known for. The name Xile came from Slayer’s track ‘Exile’ off the album God Hates Us...
City of Souls – new single and playing a city near you!
Kiwi alt-rockers City Of Souls lay down the gauntlet in 2020 with their brand new single ‘Shimmer’ from their upcoming album SYNAESTHESIA – out on May 1.
Steel Panther are heading back to NZ!
MJR Presents are bringing Steel Panther to Australia and New Zealand once again for a Heavy Metal Party the likes of which have never been seen by human eyes.
Blindspott have announced a tour and 2 shows are already SOLD OUT!
Blindspott will be performing their Iconic, debut multi-platinum album ‘Blindspott’ in its entirety!
Auckland Arts Festival isn’t just music – Here are some other performances we think you should check out!
Theatre, Dance, Fashion and Cabaret!
Auckland Arts Festival kicks off next month! Here are some musical events we think you should check out.
Musical shows and theatre!
Saviour’s new album ‘A Lunar Rose’ is out & tickets for their tour are available now!
Perth heavy act Saviour have today released their new album ‘A Lunar Rose’.
Inertia – New single, new EP and a tour!
Inertia have been creeping towards the forefront of Australia’s heavy community over the last few months and are unleashing their boldest single to date.
Deathbeds new album is out next week, new single out now & tour announcement!
The upcoming album is a concept record, taking its theme from the Seven Deadly Sins.
To Octavia release new single ahead of their national tour with The Brave!
“They Tell Me They’re With Me” is out now and available on all streaming platforms.
The Naked And Famous announce new album and release new track ‘Come As You Are’!
The Naked and Famous launch the pre-sale for their forthcoming album ‘Recover’ out May 8th by releasing their new track “Come As You Are,” recognizing the importance of inclusivity in this day and age.
Jhene Aiko announces new album CHILOMBO!
Grammy®-nominated multi-platinum singer/songwriter Jhené Aiko has confirmed the March 6th release of CHILOMBO, her highly-anticipated third album via Def Jam Recordings.
LAUV DELIVERS ANTHEMIC NEW SINGLE ‘MODERN LONELINESS’!
DEBUT ALBUM ~HOW I’M FEELING~ SET FOR RELEASE ON MARCH 6, 2020
Black Veil Brides announce Australian headline tour!
Their long-awaited return is the band’s first Australian shows in 6 years.
Dance Gavin Dance announce new album and release new single & video!
Sacramento’s own Dance Gavin Dance have announced the release of their much-anticipated ninth full-length studio album, Afterburner!
Polaris release their incredible new album ‘The Death of Me’!
And are playing sold-out shows in Australia in support of it!
Great Gable share new single and announce their return to NZ!
Great Gable return!
The Word Alive release new album Monomania!
And it’s amazing!
Theia releases pussy power anthem ‘Kitty Kat’!
"This track is fire! Bad ass attitude that doesn't F around" - triple j Unearthed New Zealand alt-pop artist Theia returns today with an almighty bang with the release of her new single ‘Kitty Kat’. Listen here.The Christchurch-born singer...
Bhad Bhabie returns to NZ!
Hi Bich!
Alanis Morissette is bring her Jagged Little Pill anniversary tour to NZ!
It’s like raaaaaaiiiiinnnn!!
5 Seconds of Summer finally bring their tour home!
5 SECONDS OF SUMMER, has confirmed a return home for a massive tour this November and December.
Hollywood Undead release new album New Empire Vol. 1!
Hollywood Undead have dropped their highly-anticipated sixth full-length studio album, New Empire, Vol. 1