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The Datsuns Announce Eye To Eye, Their First Album In Seven Years

Friday, 26 February 2021, 10:34 am | The Label

Seven years hath passed since the last release action from NewZild's most noted crafters of classic (as in some of sort of ‘70s-inspired grunge-metal meets garage) rock. And two whole decades are done and dusted since they took the Northern Hemisphere ... More >>

NZ Composer, Bedroom Pop Artist; Pickle Darling Announces Sophomore Album

Friday, 26 February 2021, 8:04 am | The Label

“each track that Pickle Darling crafts is bold and unnerving, unashamed and not allowing one element to overbear the others.” - Goldflakepaint (springonionpancakes) “It’s an album that immediately throws you into a world bursting with colour ... More >>

Adam Hattaway And The Haunters Announce Seven-date Album Release Tour, Share New Single/video 'I Need Your Needs'

Friday, 26 February 2021, 8:00 am | The Label

"The band was tight throughout with their twangy guitars and solid rhythms locking in perfectly and allowing Hattaway to shine out front on vocals. Based on this performance, Adam Hattaway and The Haunters should be way bigger than they are." ... More >>

Pōneke's Miles Calder Announces Debut Solo Album, Out March 5th, Shares New Single/Video

Friday, 29 January 2021, 7:58 am | The Label

“Miles Calder takes us back, back in time to days when rock sounded like everything and we didn’t get tongue tied by genre gyrations. It’s both familiar and timeless. Outstanding songs. Outstanding band.” - Radio 13 Pōneke-based singer-songwriter ... More >>

Christchurch Duo Terrible Sons Share Beautifully Sombre Video For New Single 'What A Friend'

Monday, 25 January 2021, 8:16 am | The Label

Listen Here Christchurch husband-and-wife duo Terrible Sons share a beautifully sombre video for new single ' What a Friend ' off their new EP Mass , out February 12th. ‘What a Friend’ follows and paints a deep welling sadness, but then, like ... More >>

We Aotearoa - Happening This Weekend At Auckland's ASB Showgrounds

Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 8:45 am | The Label

We Love Aotearoa December 19th at ASB Showgrounds Free Entry Whānau Fun Day: 10 am - 3 pm Saturday, December 19th We Love Aotearoa (r18): 5 pm - 11 pm Saturday, December 19th (ticketed) We Love VR December 19th and 20th at ASB Showgrounds We ... More >>

The Black Seeds Release New Single 'Raised With Love' Ahead Of NZ Summer Tour 20/21

Friday, 27 November 2020, 8:21 am | The Label

(L-R) Daniel Weetman, Francis Harawira, Matthew Benton, Barnaby Weir, Ned Ngatae, Nigel Patterson, Jarney Murphy, Barrett Hocking. Photo credit: Ed Mason The Black Seeds make a triumphant return to their classic reggae roots with ‘ Raised With ... More >>

Pōneke's Miles Calder Releases New Single + Video ‘Lake Geneva’

Friday, 13 November 2020, 8:12 am | The Label

Lake Geneva single artwork. Photo credit: Nick George Pōneke-based singer/songwriter Miles Calder follows up his recent single with another atmospheric reflection ‘Lake Geneva’, ahead of a three-date tour of the North Island this December. Written ... More >>

NZ Pop Duo LAIIKA Release Debut Single 'Crush'

Friday, 30 October 2020, 8:19 am | The Label

Consisting of best friends Grace Moller and Heidi Simpson, LAIIKA are a female pop-duo from Auckland with an exciting modern take on pop music that recounts the whimsical feelings of youth with cutting truth. Since writing and performing their first song ... More >>

Ha The Unclear Release Their Waggish 'Strangers' Video!

Thursday, 29 October 2020, 4:13 pm | The Label

Today, Ha the Unclear release their waggish official music video for their new single ‘ Strangers ’ on the eve of their six-date nationwide tour beginning in Auckland on Friday the 30th. Directed by Vision Thing , the ‘Strangers’ video takes the ... More >>

Yumi Zouma Release Re-Imagined Album + 'Lonely After' Video

Thursday, 29 October 2020, 3:59 pm | The Label

Photo credit: Nick Grennon “...the New Zealand band's synth-swept dream-pop radiates softly, sweetly, irresistibly.” NPR Music “Yumi Zouma have become a reliably excellent source of shimmering nostalgia-pop” The FADER “This album is the band ... More >>

Julien Baker Announces New Album 'Little Oblivions'

Thursday, 22 October 2020, 9:00 am | The Label

Julien Baker. Photo credit: Alysse Gafkjen. Julien Baker will release her third studio album, Little Oblivions, on February 26 via Matador Records/Rhythmethod. Today she reveals the first look at the album via ‘Faith Healer’, which introduces ... More >>

16-Year-Old Christchurch Singer-songwriter, Analise, Releases Feel-good Anthem For Our Times

Monday, 19 October 2020, 9:06 am | The Label

Christchurch singer-songwriter Analise Twemlow has released her first single to raise funds for Tourette’s Association NZ. The teenager lives with Tourette’s Syndrome but isn't letting anything stop her dream to pursue music. Written in lockdown, ... More >>

Gisborne Punk-Rockers Sit Down In Front's New Politically Charged Single 'Don’t Push The Button'

Friday, 16 October 2020, 8:46 am | The Label

Photo credit: Derek Fryer Since the late '70s, punk rock, youth and politics have gone hand in hand. The Sex Pistols hammered out a defiant 'Anarchy In The UK' as they cruised past the Houses Of Parliament in 1977. In 2020, Sit Down In Front's ... More >>

SHEEP, DOG & WOLF Marks His Long Awaited Return With New Song, ‘CYCLICAL’

Wednesday, 14 October 2020, 6:51 pm | The Label

After a series of life changing events,Sheep, Dog & Wolf marks his long awaited return with a new song; ‘Cyclical’ Video and single released today RNZ have premiered the lyric video HERE Listen Here: https://sheepdogandwolf.com/cyclical ... More >>

Kathy Bates Motel Release 2nd Single 'Cool Your Heels'

Friday, 9 October 2020, 8:41 am | The Label

KATHY BATES MOTEL - Jolyon Mulholland, Joe Lonie, Milan Borich, Morgan Leary. Picture by Adam Baines. Kathy Bates Motel lead by Joe Lonie (Supergroove) release their second single 'Cool Your Heels', a seductive pop song about attraction. It captures the ... More >>

Ha The Unclear - New Single 'Strangers' Out Today! Tour Supports Announced!

Friday, 9 October 2020, 8:35 am | The Label

Today, New Zealand’s beloved wry-witted indie raconteurs, Ha the Unclear, release their latest creation, ‘Strangers’. Listen here: https://idol.lnk.to/Threads An array of NZ talent joins Ha the Unclear on their upcoming six-date nationwide ... More >>

Reb Fountain Announces Third Show, Shayne Carter To Perform At All Three Auckland Shows

Tuesday, 6 October 2020, 8:44 am | The Label

With one sold out show, and the second selling fast, Reb Fountain has announced a third and final Auckland show at the historic Mercury Theatre, for Monday, November 16th. Iconic cult musician, Ockham NZ Book Award winning author, and Arts Laureate ... More >>

Adam Hattaway And The Haunters Will Hit The Road October - December

Friday, 18 September 2020, 9:40 am | The Label

  On October 2nd, Adam Hattaway and The Haunters will release their new single and video ' Wasting Our Time ', their first new music since sophomore album Crying Lessons released in 2019. To celebrate they will embark on a massive 12-date ... More >>

Moana & The Tribe Feat. Inka Mbing (Taiwan) Release New Single ‘TŌKU REO’

Friday, 18 September 2020, 9:08 am | The Label

Photo Credit: Han Cheung. Honouring the importance of all native languages. Inka Mbing is the stunning guest vocalist on 'Tōku Reo', a music collaboration with the singer from the Atayal tribe, one of 16 indigenous tribe in Taiwan. Inka defied the ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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