14/02/2020
Troy Kingi is systematically establishing himself as a national treasure. Over the last few years, the Kerikeri resident singer/songwriter has risen in prominence thanks to some creative recordings, a 10/10/10 (10 albums ...
18/12/2019
In late November Auckland trio SoccerPractise released their second album 'Te Pō'. Realised through NZ On Air's NewMusic Project funding, the bilingual album touches on a variety of electronic-centred genres fit for heavy ...
15/08/2019
Waatea Music artist Sonny Maru-Habib performs under the stage name MarÜ. Hailing from Whakatane, this confident newcomer has just released his debut single Te Ora. The dance track was judged catchy enough to gain one of ...
10/07/2019
Another break-out artist from Te Reo collective Maimoa. Following Kaaterama Pou's gorgeous solo EP last year, Pere has just released his energetic debut single High On Ingoingo. Originally hailing from the far north, Pere's ...
12/06/2019
It's not easy to stand out when everyone in your genre wants one of the few coveted spots on NZ On Air Music's NewTracks compilation each month. This June Ny Oh 's Big And Yellow, a vulnerable sounding ballad around the ...
09/11/2021
At the beginning of November Irirangi Te Motu | NZ On Air has launched new brand assets designed to help New Zealand audiences identify funded content. Contractually, NZ On Air require all funded content and its promotion ...
26/08/2021
The APRA Silver Scroll Award 2021 finalists were announced this morning, as voted by NZ's APRA members. Here's a round up of the finalists for all awards presented on the night. Maisey Rika and Troy Kingi could certainly ...
10/08/2021
The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi has added eight new Laureates in 2021, including celebrated musician Maisey Rika (Ngāti Awa, Te Arawa, Ngāi Tuhoe, Te Whānau a Apanui). Established in 2000, the Arts Foundation Te Tumu ...
26/07/2021
The NZ Music Commission has confirmed 29 grants in the first round of the Capability Grants Programme, which closed on June 25. The programme is intended to support music industry upskilling, training and development opportunities ...
12/07/2021
SoundCheck Aotearoa has published a report titled Creating Culture Change Around Sexual Harm In The Music Community In Aotearoa, compiled by two independent experts. The report includes ten recommendations for what members ...
