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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…
kwn shares intimate new EP, and all pride aside
Last year, East London artist kwn exploded onto the scene as one of R&B’s most exciting new voices after Kehlani graced the remix of viral hit single, ‘worst behaviour’. Since her breakout, she’s released 2025 EP with all due respect, and today unveils a new companion project B-side EP, and all pride aside. Following singles…
SNIFFERS SCOOP: June 26th ft. TEEKS, beabadoobee, Verity & Jujulipps, Ray Leslie, Frost Children, daine, & 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. TEEKS ‘My Boy’ In 2021, TEEKS released his…
Aotearoa rapper Letoa drops latest GLOCSTARR 2 single, ‘MEDUSA’ ft. Dozy Doe
Cult-favourite Samoan-New Zealand rapper Letoa has dropped ‘MEDUSA’ featuring Dozy Doe, the latest offering from the globally celebrated underground rap force’s forthcoming album GLOCSTARR 2, ahead of it’s release on July 10th. The hard-hitting, high-intensity track pulls strong sonic influence from Memphis rap, meshing slapping 808’s with sleek chords and raw rap verses carrying a…
TEEKS explores sexuality and sensuality with tender new single, ‘My Boy’
In 2021, TEEKS released his acclaimed debut album Something To Feel, a record that cemented the renowned Māori soul singer-songwriter’s status as a generation-defining voice with a dedicated fanbase reaching across the world. Now, he’s returned with new single ‘My Boy’, marking the start of a new musical chapter as his first new release since…
New Zealand’s Verity & Jujulipps chronicle modern dating culture on trap-pop collab, ‘Casual’
Rising New Zealand pop powerhouse Verity has shared her first new music of the year with latest single release ‘Casual’, a collaboration with South African-New Zealand rap force Jujulipps. Born during a Los Angeles writing session which saw Verity joining forces with Norwegian producer Magnus Bertelsen alongside her mentor Vince Harder, ‘Casual’ brings together two unapologetic…
Aotearoa’s Ray Leslie reflects on solitude and success on new single, ‘DND’
Back with her second release of the year following March’s Beckah Amani collab ‘SEWED PIECES’, Tāmaki Makaurau-based artist Ray Leslie has shared her latest single and music video, ‘DND’. Built around a mellow, atmospheric palette of minimal percussion and warm guitar chords, ‘DND’ is a pensive contemplation on the isolating nature of being an artist….
Breakout Aotearoa four-piece Borderline drop debut self-titled album
Off the back of a huge breakout year culminating in their milestone win taking out the People’s Choice Award at the Aotearoa Music Award’s last month, breakout New Zealand indie-pop four-piece Borderline (Ben Glanfield [guitar, vocals, keys], Jackson Boswell [drums, vocals], Matthew McFadden [lead guitar], and Max Harries [bass, sax]), have unveiled their long-awaited self-titled…
beabadoobee announces new album, shares gritty new single ‘Sun Has Set’
Returning with her first new project since 2024’s acclaimed third album This Is How Tomorrow Moves, British-Filipino singer-songwriter beabadoobee has announced her forthcoming album, Pylon. Due for release on September 18th, today she’s revealed ‘Sun Has Set’, the album’s latest offering following The Marias collab ‘All I Did Was Dream of You’. Titled after the…
NYMPHO share SAVE NECK OF THE WOODS compilation project in support of venue fundraiser
Last Thursday, Neck of the Woods and Flying Out Record Store – two pillars of Karangahape Road and Aotearoa’s wider music ecosystem.- announced on the same day that they would both be closing their doors. After 11 years as a legacy venue defining K Road music culture since opening in 2013, Neck of the Woods…
Aotearoa’s Salt Water Criminals return with stripped-back new single, ‘Skydiver’
Salt Water Criminals, the solo project of Tāmaki Makaurau based musician Reuben Scott (alongside a supergroup of live band members comprising Damin McCabe (Awning), Louis Graham (Daffodils) & Mitchell Innes of Office Dog) has shared new single ‘Skydiver’, marking their first new music since 2025 album I Believe In Dog. Written by Reuben Scott, recorded…