Created during the final chapter of his tenure as the first ever Artist in Residence at the iconic Abbey Road Studios, Grammy-nominated artist & revered multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer Jordan Rakei chats to us about his latest EP Between Us - bringing together a carefully curated circle of collaborators FKJ, Jalen Ngonda, Tom McFarland of Jungle, Nubya Garcia and Femi Koleoso of Ezra Collective.

GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning songwriter, composer and performer Bret McKenzie will be touching down in Wellington and Auckland this April to perform live shows with his 8-piece band in support of his latest album, ‘Freak Out City’. Plus, he’ll be performing two Flight of the Conchords shows at the Greek Theatre in LA this May, marking their first live performance together in eight years.

Their fifth studio album dropping Fri 13 Feb marks a return to the iconic live, roots-driven sound that defined SIX60’s debut album. Recorded entirely live, with every final track captured in a single take, the album channels an authentic, in-the-room energy. Blending reggae and pop in SIX60’s signature style, the production leaves space for movement, warmth, and vocal clarity.

The powerhouse Samoan‑New Zealand artist and icon is best known for effortlessly blending soul, hip‑hop, R&B and electronic grooves into her own signature sound, making her one of Aotearoa’s most compelling voices in music. She’s shared the stage with huge names like Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Gil Scott Heron and The Roots. Her new album ‘Le Vā’ pushes her sound into bold, deeply personal territory, celebrating connection and cultural identity while showcasing her fearless creativity.

In a world preoccupied with instant gratification and overnight success, six-piece collective LEISURE is taking the scenic route. Everything’s underpinned by their genuine friendship and democratic writing process, ensuring LEISURE consistently delivers a steady stream of good vibes to soundtrack your lazy Sundays.

Moonlight Hotel sees Tom Lark return with another watertight collection of folk pop hits with a country bent, through which the artist explores the parallels between his family's historical displacement following the 1929 earthquake that destroyed Murchison and his own following the 2011 earthquakes of Ōtautahi.

The NZ-born, LA-based singer-songwriter’s triumphant debut album for her solo artist project serves up back-to-back indie-pop gems. Rising to fame as one of the founding members of The Naked And Famous, she will be touring the project across the US from April - June supporting Sunday (1994).

Hailing from Auckland, the New York based songwriter & producer blends lo-fi pop with indie soul, crafting a sound that resonates with both personal introspection and universal themes of love, change and self-discovery.

One of Aotearoa's most sought-after super-producers and songwriters that has collaborated with the likes of Navvy, Paige, Thomston, Foley & Alisa Xayalith, he has now released his long-awaited debut album that is nothing short of pop perfection.

New Zealand-born, London-based queer alt-pop alchemist paints a vivid sonic portrait of empowerment and introspection reflecting real-world emotions & moments with his latest project, taking you on a moving & blissful journey of raw, emotional storytelling.

While still harbouring their signature emotive and ethereal sound, sibling trio’s third album sees the three moving toward a more refined style with warm, layered arrangements, driving drums, percussive samples, swirling cinematic synths and textured strings stretching across the tracks.

Marking 25 years of musical innovation, Sola Rosa returns with an eight track EP that fuses the project’s genre-defying history with a forward-looking vision.

Making angry rock inspired by British post-rock and jazz, the Pōneke based artist known for his unmistakable alternative excellence releases his final single ahead of this sophomore album.

Prolific Tāmaki Makaurau musicians join forces on this new project, combining both artists' respective styles to create a unique and fresh take on the classic 2000’s dance genre UK Garage.

One of Aotearoa’s most celebrated soul artists chats to us about his latest solely-produced project. Each of the 5 tracks serves as a dose of this therapeutic power, exploring themes of perseverance, self-awareness, and emotional intimacy.