With her developing indie pop project Bridges, Christchurch-born singer-songwriter Rachel Hamilton is emerging as one of Aotearoa’s most compelling new voices. Blending shimmering pop melodies with atmospheric guitars and emotional honesty, her music moves between intimacy and scale; confessional, yet expansive. What began as a private outlet - a teenage songwriter processing the world from her bedroom - has grown into a fully realised creative project, shaped by collaboration and craft. Released ...

It was only after completing a communications degree that Amelia Power realised a career in music was what she really should be pursuing. In the few years since the Nelson-born artist has independently released a handful of singles, revealing her evident talents as both songwriter and singer. Working with several different producers since 2024 Amelia has explored a repertoire that’s progressed from dreamy bedroom pop towards more upbeat indie pop and neo soul singer-songwriter sound. Though able ...

Aro are the married duo of Charles and Emily Looker - songwriters, storytellers and whānau-centred creatives whose artistry weaves together reo Māori and English with elements of jazz, folk, soul, and haka-infused rhythm. Delivered amidst a multi-album environmental concept series project, their uplifting 2026 album ‘Tāwauwau’ found inspiration from touring Aotearoa with a caravan and their young tamariki during 2025. Both raised in Tamaki Makaurau, albeit on opposite sides of the city, ...