New Zealand’s hottest drum & bass act Lee Mvtthews are stoked to announce a three-date tour of Aotearoa in support of their brand new album Exit. Exit is a smorgasbord of dark and heavy rollers to uplifting dancefloor anthems. Featuring a culmination of tunes the duo have been writing and playing out over the last 3 years, Exit encompasses Lee Mvtthews love for drum and bass perfectly.

New Zealand has become a breeding ground for country artists of longevity and substance, and the newest name on the block is Keith Pereira. Ready to follow in the footsteps of Keith Urban, Kaylee Bell and Jenny Mitchell he is making inroads into Australia and around the globe with the release of his debut single, “Yeehaw” and it’s an absolute beauty!

Each artist shares their perspective on their past and current circumstances based on the pitfalls and vices of a relationship and the 5 principles of time management. With each verse telling a tale it showcases many layers of style and sound which come together in overlapping themes.

The anticipation is building as the hard-hitting metal band, Shepherds Reign, announces their highly anticipated opening performance for the legendary rock group, Disturbed, at Spark Arena on March 15, 2024.

While taking his music to the international stage in London, Darfield-raised Sam Heselwood has today released his new soulful ballad ‘I Remember’. The emotionally charged single is the result of “just wanting to pour my heart out into something.”

Ōtautahi indie-folk artist Fraser Ross has today released the title track single and music video from his much-anticipated upcoming album ‘Thunderhead’. A mesh of folk, indie and soft-rock - with the perfect balance of melancholia and hope, ‘Thunderhead’ is set to become another successful track in Fraser’s discography.

The vibrant and dynamic Taranaki based 9-piece band, Banana Mundo, is thrilled to announce the release of their latest single, "Driving Around". Known for their electrifying live performances and a unique blend of musical styles, Banana Mundo takes listeners on a journey with a song that encapsulates the freedom and exhilaration of hitting the road.

As we look forward to the 15th year of the Taite Music Prize in 2024, the coveted Taite Music Prize acknowledges outstanding creativity for an entire collection of music contained in one recording. The award highlights outstanding New Zealand albums released in the past year.