24/04/2015
Ask anyone in New Plymouth where to get a gig and they'’ll likely answer with the simple phrase, ‘Anand Rose’. In the last 10 years Rose has made a name for himself as a promoter with a different take on bringing live ...
10/11/2025
Added to successful tours of both the South and North Islands, Coast Arcade have in recent months played two showcases at Brisbane’s BIGSOUND industry event, along with headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney – building ...
05/11/2025
Drawing threads from legend, current friendships and religion, the six songs on Michaela Tempers’ ‘Good Woman’ EP bridge contemporary and classic folk styles. Rich with meaning and coloured by excellent musicians, they ...
23/10/2025
The artist known as PRINS, singer, dancer, actor and model, was formed in Christchurch. Developing as a big stage electro-pop performer after gaining a Performing Arts degree, her 2022 debut EP ‘Life Is Better Now’ was ...
17/10/2025
The August 2025 release of first single Love Isn’t Always introduced Auckland four-piece Echomatica to an audience wider than those, fans of shoegaze and dream pop mostly, who had already discovered them through live performances. ...
19/09/2025
Results of the 2025 Unsigned Only Music Awards have been announced with Imani-J the sole New Zealand artist featuring among the long list of winners and finalists, more than 60% of whom come from outside of USA. A strong ...
13/09/2025
Climaxing another year of record entry numbers the 2025 Smokefreerockquest national final took place at the ASB Waterfront Theatre in Tāmaki Makaurau on September 12, with Burnside High School four-piece Equilibrium named ...
08/04/2025
Finalists for the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards have been announced and for the second year running Stan Walker leads the field with five finalist nominations in 2025, including Single of the Year for Māori Ki Te Ao, which ...
14/10/2024
In a ceremony held on October 8 at Te Whanganui-A-Tara Wellington's St James Theatre, APRA AMCOS Aotearoa announced the winners of the 2024 APRA Silver Scroll Awards | Kaitito Kaiaka. 2024 APRA Silver Scroll Winners APRA ...
24/04/2024
Te Whanganui-A-Tara indie singer-songwriter Vera Ellen took home the big award for her album 'Ideal Home Noise' at the 2024 Taite Music Prize at the ceremony held at Auckland's Q Theatre on April 23. Ideal Home Noise by ...
08/07/2020
Easy hacks for singer-songwriter guitarists - simple ways of making scales musical and creating hooklines: Hi there singer-songwriter types, I thought I’d like to show you some simple compositional ideas on how to make ...
07/02/2019
A singer/songwriter usually begins his or her career performing solo, accompanying themselves on piano or guitar, and eventually adding one or two side (wo)men as their sound and budget grows. It’s often many years before ...
13/06/2018
A great instrumentalist who also sings will frequently get work over a great instrumentalist who doesn't, especially in the harmony-rich world of country, folk and pop. As a bonus, singing is also incredibly fun! So here's ...
06/06/2025
Award-winning singer/songwriter Mel Parsons has developed a loyal fan base since releasing her debut album 'Over My Shoulder' in 2009. Her unique vocal tone, delicate guitar playing, and introspective songwriting have won ...
04/03/2025
Hawkes Bay singer-songwriter Mahina Lawrence has ticked off some impressive accomplishments early into her career. She was a national finalist in the 2019 competition to take up lead vocal duties for reggae group Tomorrow ...
06/07/2016
28 Clarence St, Devonport, Auckland Ph: (09) 963 2328 Ph: 021 685 070 Email: neil@depotsound.co.nz Website: www.depotsound.co.nz Fb: www.facebook.com/depotsound Studio Manager: Neil Baldock Depot Sound offers friendly, ...
06/07/2016
100 Liverpool Street, Levin Ph: 021 161 9154 or 021 220 7199 Website: www.tsunamisound.co.nz Email: adele@tmv.co.nz Fb: Tsunami-Sound-Studios Producer / Engineer: David Trail Contact: Adele McCartney Take a road ...
14/02/2024
Eclectic and exuberant, celebrating the best of the arts, Off Centre is everything Ōtautahi loves about The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora. For two nights and one day, The Arts Centre will be bursting with music, comedy, ...
14/02/2024
Newtown Festival 2024, Aotearoa’s biggest free music festival and street fair returns, presenting the line-up for its 30th anniversary on March 3. Full lineup: Acapollinations, Adoneye, Awning, Babetech, Bailey Talamasina, ...
29/08/2023
As part of Chamber Music NZ Puoro Taiwhanga Aotearoa’s flagship CMNZ series, dream pop luminaries French for Rabbits are about to embark on a four main-centre tour that will see the band perform new songs from their soon ...
17/04/2023
The line-up for Juicy Fest 2024, the largest hip hop and RnB nostalgia music festival in the Southern Hemisphere has been released today. The event, which attracted over 100,000 attendees in its debut season in January, ...
10/03/2023
Tauranga alt rock duo Midwave Breaks will be celebrating NZ Music Month with nine headlining shows across the motu! Since their debut release Lemonade Hand Grenade in 2021, Midwave Breaks have continued to make serious ...
