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Fabiana Palladino's Self-titled Debut - Lorde Hails It As "the Year's Best"

Saturday, 6 April 2024, 6:15 am | The Label

Over 5 years in the making, Fabiana Palladino sees the UK vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, transcend expectations with a 10-track full-length of shapeshifting sonics that draws inspiration from the big R&B, Soul, Pop and Disco studio productions ... More >>

Aotearoa Artist, Lola, Releases New Single ‘Portal’! Genre: Dark Electronic Dream Pop

Saturday, 6 April 2024, 6:10 am | The Label

Lola’s brand new track ‘Portal’ is an ode to the early stages of love and relationships. Opening like a beckoning heartbeat, Lola's transcendental vocals invite the listener to venture 'beyond'. More >>

Peggy Gou Announces Debut Album I Hear You, Shares Single '1+1=11'

Friday, 5 April 2024, 12:11 pm | The Label

The ten track album is the culmination of years of work for the Korean-born artist, who’s uniquely revered as both an underground icon and global sensation, sticking by her own unwavering vision to become one of the most in-demand electronic music ... More >>

Kamasi Washington Unveils “Dream State” Featuring André 3000

Friday, 5 April 2024, 9:22 am | The Label

"Dream State is a celebration of life and the opportunity it gives us to explore new possibilities. We created this song together instantaneously as we improvised off the music we made in the moment. It was such an honor to work on this song with ... More >>

Shapeshifter Marks 25-Year Milestone With Three Epic Aotearoa Shows

Friday, 5 April 2024, 6:46 am | The Label

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Shapeshifter are thrilled to announce exclusive limited edition reissues of all seven Shapeshifter studio LPs and Shapeshifter Live. This will be the first time ever, Shapeshifter Live and Real Time will be available ... More >>

WOMAD NZ 2024, Celebrating Its 21st Year In Taranaki, Wraps Up!

Monday, 18 March 2024, 7:13 pm | The Label

In its 21st Year, WOMAD NZ Celebrates a Triumphant Gathering with Over 40,000 Attendances Across Three Days WOMAD NZ 2025 dates announced Friday 14th - Sunday 16th March www.womad.co.nz WOMAD NZ has once again eclipsed expectations, solidifying its position as a cornerstone ... More >>

Blistering Barnacles, It’s The Mermaid Parade

Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 11:44 am | The Label

<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2402/4e94b176572548b0b872.jpeg" width="507" height="720"> Like a glittering wave crashing on the shores of Tāmaki Makaurau, the Mermaid parade and Nautical Extravaganza is ... More >>

WOMAD NZ Announces The Artist Play Day Schedule + Welcomes Taranaki Group Fin Rah Zel

Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 7:35 pm | The Label

WOMAD NZ has revealed the 2024 Artist Play Day Schedule, maintaining the cherished pre-Christmas tradition, enabling festival-goers to plan their WOMAD weekend early and enjoy both one-off performances and repeated sets for a complete and unforgettable ... More >>

Grayson Gilmour shares new single 'Here We Are' ahead of album release this Friday

Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 9:15 am | The Label

Wellington/Pōneke multi-instrumentalist Grayson Gilmour has shared his latest single and video ‘ Here We Are, ’ before the release of his album Holding Patterns this Friday via Flying Nun Records . The album marks Gilmour's first full-length release ... More >>

Ebony Lamb Releases Debut Solo Album Via Slow Time Records

Friday, 20 October 2023, 7:47 am | The Label

Pōneke/Wellington-based singer-songwriter Ebony Lamb releases her debut self-titled solo album, out today through Nadia Reid 's boutique record label, Slow Time Records . The album was made in collaboration with two of New Zealand’s most celebrated ... More >>

Pōneke's Ebony Lamb shares new single and video 'Come, Put A Record On'

Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 7:40 am | The Label

Pōneke/Wellington-based singer-songwriter Ebony Lamb shares the final single and video ‘ Come, Put A Record On ’ from her upcoming debut self-titled solo album, out this Friday, October 20th through Nadia Reid 's boutique record label, Slow Time ... More >>

BEASTWARS Fifth Studio Album Tyranny Of Distance - Out Now

Friday, 13 October 2023, 7:41 pm | The Label

Beastwars , the acclaimed heavy metal band from Wellington, New Zealand, releases their fifth studio album, Tyranny of Distance, out now via Destroy Records / Universal. The latest single taken from the release is Beastwars’ interpretation of what frontman ... More >>

Shapeshifter Release New Single ‘On Your Side'

Friday, 6 October 2023, 7:14 am | The Label

‘ On Your Side ’ is a tune about grasping the moment, loving those around you and living in the now. Hypnotic breaks and driving bass surround a calming jazz and blues-influenced song that challenges the usual Shapeshifter flavour while still ... More >>

THE NATIONAL Return To NZ After 6 Years

Monday, 25 September 2023, 7:31 am | The Label

Solid Entertainment are honoured to announce the return of THE NATIONAL in February 2024 for their first shows in NZ in six years. Following the Covid enforced cancellation of the bands two sold-out shows at Auckland’s Civic Theatre in 2020, The National’s ... More >>

NZ's EBONY LAMB Announces Debut Solo Album

Thursday, 17 August 2023, 7:08 am | The Label

Pōneke/Wellington-based singer-songwriter Ebony Lamb announces her debut self-titled solo album, releasing on October 20th on Slow Time Records (Nadia Reid). The album was made in collaboration with two of New Zealand’s most celebrated modern musicians, ... More >>

WHANGAMATĀ BEACH BREAK - Shapeshifter, Ocean Alley, My Baby, Masaya & Flaxxies

Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 7:22 am | The Label

Off the back of some hot new singles, world-renowned live drum & bass group Shapeshifter, Australian psych-surf rock group Ocean Alley, roots-driven hypnotic dance trio My Baby, Raglan soulful groovers Masaya & Tāmaki Makaurau surf ... More >>

Shapeshifter Release Single ‘Amokura’ - Synergizing Shapeshifter's Energy With Cook Island Traditional Drums

Friday, 4 August 2023, 7:34 am | The Label

“For me, ‘Amokura’ celebrates my heritage, it’s a connection to my homeland. I hope my ancestors are happy” - Paora Apera ( P.Digsss’ ) Friday, 4th August 2023 - To celebrate Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani - Cook Islands Language ... More >>

BEASTWARS Release Second Album Single ‘Identity’ (Originally Performed By The Gordons)

Friday, 4 August 2023, 7:31 am | The Label

Today, Wellington heavyweights Beastwars release the aural onslaught, ' I dentity’ , the second track from their forthcoming album Tyranny of Distance . ‘Identity’ was originally released in 1984 by The Gordons - famous for being the brutally loudest ... More >>

BEASTWARS - Announce 5th Studio Album 'Tyranny Of Distance'

Friday, 7 July 2023, 5:45 pm | The Label

Wellington heavy rock band Beastwars have announced their long-awaited fifth studio album, Tyranny of Distance , out Friday, 13th October, on Destroy Records / Universal. Tyranny of Distance is a collection of songs sharing the common themes of despair, ... More >>

Princess Chelsea Wins 2023 Taite Music Prize For Her Album "Everything Is Going To Be Alright"

Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 8:20 pm | The Label

Also honoured at the ceremony: Alt-pop artist Theia’s te reo Māori project TE KAAHU , Rough Peel Music owner Paul Huggins , Pōneke podcasters Namnita Kumar & Nadia Freeman , and groundbreaking electronic music act micronism . 18 April Tonight, ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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