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Rabanne x Imani-J: Unlock The Night
In 2024, Rabanne introduced Million Gold For Her, a signature scent inspired by success that shines with confidence. Now, Million…
Enter To Win: The Kirin Ichiban Listening Room Curated By Gilles Peterson lands in Auckland
Global vinyl DJ and Acid Jazz Records label founder Gilles Peterson is bringing his OG selector expertise to Auckland, New…
Natanya shares charming latest single and music video, ‘PLAY WITH A KISS!’
Off the back of her breakout 2025 projects Feline’s Return and Feline’s Return Act II, London singer-songwriter Natanya has shared ‘PLAY WITH A KISS!’, the latest single taken from her forthcoming project, ATTITUDE ERA!, due for release on September 10th. With production from British electronic-pop producer Oscar Schellar, best known for his work with PinkPantheress,…
Aotearoa’s AndWahn drops introspective & punchy new EP, Spiralling Upwards
AndWahn returns with Spiralling Upwards, a four-track EP that leans into rustic, crunchy textured breaks and punchy 808s. The new EP follows his previous solo ‘Simulacra’ project released last year. To delve into some of the finer details of the project, we caught up with AndWahn to talk about it. “The melodies on this EP…
Shaskey & AKL MADZ: The Chronicles of CODEPENDENCE (Interview)
Is there such a thing as healthy codependency? Or is it all a gateway for dysfunctional, self destructive behaviour? On their new collab EP CODEPENDENCE, rapper Shaskey and producer AKL MADZ contemplate the complex ways that codependency shapes our lives, from working through grief, to bad habits and coping mechanisms, goals and ambition, and the…
SNIFFERS SCOOP: July 31st ft. Romi Wrights, Shaskey & AKL MADZ, Ninajirachi, Arca, Slayyyter, & more
SNIFFERS SCOOP is a weekly recap of some of our favourite international and local New Zealand new music releases from the past week, updated every Friday. Sniff it out before others do, and find all of our weekly selects on our SNIFFERS SCOOP Spotify playlist. 1. Romi Wrights ‘For You’ Pōneke-based soul musician Romi Wrights…
BEXY shares latest anthemic dream-pop single, ‘Love Me Like You Lost Me’
After returning in May with ‘Seventeen’, her first new music since 2024 EP Is Love Worth The Pain?, London-based New Zealand singer-songwriter BEXY has shared latest single ‘Love Me Like You Lost Me’, the next offering from the artist’s forthcoming EP You’ll Figure It Out Kid, due for release in October. Off the back of…
Slayyyter teases WGIA companion album with latest sequel single, ‘brand new chanel$’
Back in March, Slayyyter released her third album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, a boundary-breaking electroclash record that launched her from cult-favourite underground alt-pop disruptor to undeniable superstar status, topping the Billboard Dance Albums chart and becoming her most successful project to date. Now just four months on, Slayyyter is expanding the WGIA universe, releasing new…
Arca evolves surreal sonic and visual world with new album, XXXXX
Following the surprise album announcement last week and an exclusive listening party in Tāmaki Makaurau hosted by NYMPHO on Tuesday, Arca has shared a new album, XXXXX. The LP follows the trailblazing Venezuelan artist, producer, and DJ lending her avant-garde electronic approaches to recent remixes for artists including Robyn and Addison Rae, as well as…
Ōtautahi’s Morgan La Fae shares enchanting debut single, ‘Cigarettes and Coffee’
Following years of performing with renowned Aotearoa artist’s including Marlon Williams, Dictaphone Blues, and Adam Hattaway and The Haunters, emerging Ōtautahi artist Morgan La Fae has launched her own solo project with the release of debut single and music video, ‘Cigarettes and Coffee’, marking the lead single taken from the singer-songwriter’s forthcoming debut EP, Full Immersion. Written and…
Aotearoa soul star Romi Wrights shares long-awaited debut album, ANDY
Pōneke-based soul musician Romi Wrights has unveiled her long-awaited debut album, ANDY, via Aotearoa independent label Mānuka Recordings. Titled after and dedicated to the loving memory of the artist’s late best friend Andrea Orani, best known in Aotearoa’s music community as DJ and community organiser Andyheartthrob, ANDY is a radiant, soothing soul love letter rooted…
Ninajirachi unites with Porter Robinson for full circle collab, ‘WannaCry’
After her breakout 2025 album I Love My Computer catapulted the Australian EDM artist to global acclaim, Ninajirachi has joined forces with American producer Porter Robinson for new collab ‘WannaCry’, uniting two forces of the underground electronic world. First debuted at Coachella and teased across multiple shows and festivals this year, the highly anticipated collaboration…