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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…
SNIFFERS SCOOP: September 11th ft. Natanya, Paige, JessB, CHAII, Shygirl, 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. Slayyyter ‘crank 2’ In March, Slayyyter released her third…
Slayyyter shares scathing new ‘CRANK’ sequel, ‘crank 2’
In March, Slayyyter released her third album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, an excellent album that propelled her from cult-favourite underground pop underdog status to one of the biggest names in pop music this year. Now after releasing ‘brand new chanel$’ in July, Slayyyter has shared ‘crank 2’, the second single from a highly-anticipated sequel album…
Shygirl announces second album Swallow!, shares smitten new single, ‘Lucky (Hymn)’
After returning last month with her first new music of the year, ‘Alyse’, UK club-pop powerhouse Shygirl has announced her new album, Swallow!, due for release on November 6th. Swallow! marks the singer-songwriter, producer, and DJ’s second album following 2022’s cult-favourite record Nymph, and today she’s revealed it’s second single, ‘Lucky (Hymn)’. Arriving alongside a…
Tusekah explores devotion with new jazzy neo-soul single, ‘Time For You’
Back with her first new music since April single ‘Lay It Down’ and her recent performances at Australia’s BIGSOUND, South African-New Zealand singer-songwriter Tusekah has shared new single. ‘Time For You’, the title track from the artist’s forthcominng debut EP due for release on October 15h. Produced by renowned Aotearoa R&B force JARNA, ‘Time For…
Aotearoa’s deepState shares nocturnal sophomore album, Rain
deepState, the musical project of Tāmaki Makaurau-based musician Jessica Morgan has unveiled her anticipated sophomore album, Rain, via Aotearoa independent label Sunreturn. The record marks the follow-up to the electronic producer/singer-songwriter’s acclaimed Aotearoa Music Award’s nominated 2023 debut album, Dreams. Contrasting melancholic melodies with frenetic breakbeat rhythms, deepState evokes a meditative yet movement-demanding mood with…
Aotearoa’s Paige returns with playful lastest single, ‘Hypocrite’
Off the back of her 2025 EP paigesspace, Aotearoa singer-songwriter Paige has shared new single ‘Hypocrite’, marking the first chapter of a new era of fully independent artistry. Written at APRA SongHubs with Joel Jones, Mi-kaisha, and Shungudzo, Paige embraces contradictions and imperfections on ‘Hypocrite’, playfully poking fun at herself and the juxtapositions of being…
SACHI return with raw new club-ready track, ‘Jungle’
Back with his second release of the year following ‘On Your Mind’, New Zealand electronic act SACHI has shared latest single, ‘Jungle’, via Amsterdam label Spinnin’ Records. The release marks a new creative chapter for SACHI, now as a solo act led by the creative direction of Will Thomas after first rising to prominence as…
CHAII announces sophomore album Very Important Persian, shares latest single ‘Call Me On My Cellular’
Off the back of singles including ‘Ride Or Die’, ‘Persian Cowgirl’, and ‘Persianality’, Persian-New Zealand rapper, singer-songwriter, and producer CHAII has announced her sophomore album Very Important Persian, the follow-up to 2024 debut album Safar, alongside it’s latest single ‘Call Me On My Cellular’. Produced by close collaborator Frank Keys, ‘Call Me On My Cellular’…
Aotearoa’s Daffodils return with raw lead single from debut album, ‘String’
Beloved Aotearoa indie-rockers Daffodils have returned with ‘String’, the bands first new music since 2022’s Stay The Night EP, and the first offering from their long-awaited debut album, A Good Year. The new release follows a sold-out Double Whammy show in July where the band played the album in full for their cult fanbase, and…
London’s Natanya shares theatrical new project, ATTITUDE ERA!
After having a breakout moment last year with her cult-favourite pair of companion projects, Feline’s Return and Feline’s Return Act II, London singer-songwriter Natanya is quickly ascending to pop it girl status, already having received co-signs from the likes of SZA, Tyler, The Creator, Ravyn Lenae, Doechii, PinkPantheress, and more. Now, off the back of…