Your boyfriend and sister in law having an affair behind your back might sound like the stuff of TV drama, but a good songwriter never wastes a heartbreak. 

Adoneye, the emerging powerhouse in Wellington’s alt scene, has been crowned the winner of the 2024 New Zealand Battle of the Bands competition. This prestigious victory marks a significant milestone for the band, showcasing their dedication to songwriting and performance and solidifying their place in the national music landscape.

Imagine a world where Bryan Ferry and Steve Malkmus’ Tongan love child became a cheese monger who learned to play the guitar. A world where DD Smash takes more acid and Ram Dass is a pub rock band. A world where sonic instrumentals merge with pure pop in the middle of spaghetti junction.

Aotearoa electronica artist Frau Knotz (Lauren Nottingham) has returned today with the beautifully anthemic new single 'The Heart of Spring'. This is the third and final single to be released off her forthcoming debut EP 'Nextraterrestrial', out Friday 23rd August 2024.

The song was inspired by aggressive driving and honking, Revulva composer and lyricist Phoebe Johnson encountered on a rainy Wellington night. The lyrics “When you’re protected by some metal / Have a foot on the pedal / Say goodbye to hospitality / And hello to hostility” sprung to mind in response, and from there the song was developed.

Troy Kingi and The Cactus Handshake will be touring the country with his new album ‘Leatherman & the Mojave Green’ 

Hitting a rarely explored sweet spot between Electronica and House, "Sharks" combines crisp beats with a freaky fusion of digital synth grooves and a big old SH101 bassline.

South Auckland's rapidly-rising, high-energy rock duo, The Boondocks, are proud to release 'Sticks and Stones' - their first release since unearthing their self-titled debut EP in early 2024.