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NZ Indie Rockers Daffodils (Finally) Release New Music

Thursday, 11 November 2021, 8:04 am | The Label

Daffodils are one of those bands that everyone thinks they discovered first. Their debut EP, Boys , dropped in 2019 bc (before covid) and the future was bright. New Zealand’s best kept secret. Since the release of that EP it’s fair to say the ... More >>

MITSKI Announces New Album Laurel Hell + New Single & Video

Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 7:29 am | The Label

Mitski made her bold return last month, presenting ‘Working for the Knife ’. Today, Mitski announces Laurel Hell , her new album, out February 4th on Dead Oceans , and unveils a new single/video, ‘ The Only Heartbreaker .’ Laurel Hell is a ... More >>

Joan As Police Woman Announces Four NZ Shows In June 2022

Monday, 8 November 2021, 7:55 am | The Label

Influential New York musician Joan As Police Woman ( Joan Wasser ) returns to New Zealand in June 2022 - this time with her band, following her sold out solo tour around Aotearoa in 2019. Plus1, 95bFM and undertheradar proudly present Joan As Police ... More >>

NZ's MOUSEY Returns With Girl Power Anthem 'The Bench'

Friday, 5 November 2021, 7:51 am | The Label

Today, Christchurch singer and songwriter Mousey makes a fiery return with new girl power anthem, ‘ The Bench ’. The anticipated single release follows the success of her bewitching debut album Lemon Law , which earned a 2019 APRA Silver Scroll ... More >>

WOMAD 2022 World Of Words Line-Up Announcement

Monday, 1 November 2021, 8:15 am | The Label

18 - 20 March, 2022  Bowl of Brooklands and Brooklands Park New Plymouth, Taranaki Early bird tickets are on sale now HERE WOMAD NZ 2022 announces the full array of poets, authors and raconteurs for its World of Words programme that enfolds ... More >>

Gisborne Rockers SIT DOWN IN FRONT Release New Single/video 'Pixie Caramel' - Feat. Tiki Taane!

Friday, 29 October 2021, 7:59 am | The Label

Today, Gisborne punk-rockers Sit Down In Front release 'Pixie Caramel' featuring the legendary Tiki Taane. The single follows on from the scorching slice of punk rock political commentary, 'Don't Drink Bleach' , which was released in July 2021. ... More >>

SPOON Release New Single & Video 'The Hardest Cut' + Announce New Album

Friday, 29 October 2021, 6:58 am | The Label

Spoon’s tenth album, Lucifer on the Sofa , due out February 11 2022 via Matador Records , is the band’s purest rock ’n roll record to date. Texas-made, it is the first set of songs that the quintet has put to tape in its hometown of Austin ... More >>

New Zealand Dream-pop Folk Group French For Rabbits Share New Single 'Walk The Desert'

Friday, 22 October 2021, 7:40 am | The Label

As beacons in indie-pop, New Zealand's French for Rabbits are in a constant state of creation with their warm and nuanced content. Their music and accompanying videos are the results of the masterful storytelling that we expect from the group and the ... More >>

WOMAD 2022 Official Artist Line-Up Announcement

Wednesday, 20 October 2021, 7:41 pm | The Label

WOMAD NZ 2022 adds 16 more performers to the line-up for its 17th presentation at Ngāmotu's stunning Brooklands Park and the TSB Bowl of Brooklands. The internationally established three-day music, arts and dance festival is known for its exciting and ... More >>

Big Thief Share New Single 'Change'

Thursday, 7 October 2021, 7:26 am | The Label

Photo Credit: Alexa Viscius Today, Big Thief unveil ‘Change’ , another gorgeous track in their catalogue. Following three stunning singles – ‘ Little Things ’ , ‘ Sparrow ’ , and ‘ Certainty ’ , ‘Change’ is intimate and evocative, ... More >>

Out Now: Reb Fountain — Iris

Friday, 1 October 2021, 7:56 am | The Label

IRIS is out now via Flying Nun Records on both black and turquoise vinyl, CD and digitally. Released today, New Zealand alternative folk artist, Reb Fountain’s 2021 record IRIS is the award-winning artist’s second release with Flying Nun Records ... More >>

Courtney Barnett Shares New Track 'Write A List Of Things To Look Forward To'

Thursday, 30 September 2021, 7:29 am | The Label

One of the shimmering highlights of her upcoming album Things Take Time, Take Time , Courtney Barnett’s new single ‘Write A List of Things to Look Forward To’ is gorgeous and poignant; a joyful and melodic love letter to friends and friendship. ... More >>

Steve Gunn Releases New Single 'Circuit Rider'

Thursday, 26 August 2021, 10:15 pm | The Label

Steve Gunn released the third single from his new album Other You , ahead of its release this Friday, August 27th, on Matador Records. ‘Circuit Rider’ continues to highlight the expanded range and depth of Gunn’s voice on Other You , with nimble ... More >>

STEVE GUNN Releases New Single 'Circuit Rider'

Thursday, 26 August 2021, 6:56 am | The Label

credit: Stephanie Nicole Smith Steve Gunn today releases the third single from his new album Other You , ahead of its release this Friday, August 27th, on Matador Records . ‘ Circuit Rider ’ continues to highlight the expanded range and depth of Gunn’s ... More >>

Big Thief Share Two New Songs, 'Little Things' & 'Sparrow'

Wednesday, 11 August 2021, 7:31 am | The Label

Photo Credit: Josh Goleman Big Thief share two new songs, ‘Little Things’ and ‘Sparrow’ . ‘Little Things’ was recorded with Shawn Everett at Five Star Studios in Topanga, CA (October 2020). ‘Sparrow’ was recorded with Sam Evian ... More >>

NZ's Dynamic Folk Troubadour Graeme James Releases New EP

Friday, 30 July 2021, 6:54 am | The Label

Today, internationally acclaimed folk artist and multi-instrumentalist Graeme James releases his new EP, Field Notes on an Endless Day on Canadian label Nettwerk. Listen HERE . With sold-out shows across New Zealand and over 40 million streams on Spotify, ... More >>

The Others Way Festival 2021 Adds 14 New Acts To The Line Up

Monday, 26 July 2021, 4:38 pm | The Label

For one night only, The Others Way Festival will take over Tāmaki Makaurau's Karangahape Road district this September for Auckland's most exciting music festival, and street party of the year! Tickets are moving fast, and with these 14 new acts announced ... More >>

BADBADNOTGOOD Announce New Album Talk Memory Out October 8th

Friday, 16 July 2021, 6:56 am | The Label

'Signal From The Noise' WATCH: https://youtu.be/gMEto80a2HY LISTEN: https://badbadnotgood.ffm.to/signal-from-the-noise Talk Memory PRE-ORDER : https://badbadnotgood.ffm.to/talk-memory Today, Canadian ensemble BADBADNOTGOOD returns to announce a new album. Talk Memory , the band's ... More >>

Fat Freddy's Drop Announces 'Wairunga'

Monday, 12 July 2021, 8:19 am | The Label

FAT FREDDY’S DROP WAIRUNGA ALBUM Digital Release FRI 20 August Available Fat Freddy’s Drop, Spotify , AppleMusic , Bandcamp and YouTube WAIRUNGA V inyl release to follow WAIRUNGA CONCERT FILM FREE ONLINE STREAM Sat 31 July 9.00pm NZST + repeat drop Sunday ... More >>

Moana & The Tribe Release New Video For Huakirangi - Out Today!

Tuesday, 6 July 2021, 4:35 pm | The Label

‘Huakirangi’ is the third single to be released from Moana & the Tribe’s upcoming sixth album ONO, produced by Paddy Free. ‘Huakirangi’ is co-written with electronica producer/guru Paddy Free and longtime band member/co-writer Scotty ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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