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adidas to Asics: Our Fave Sneakers From Hype DC Wellington
With things slowly moving back to normality in New Zealand, stores have opened up their doors once more, and that…
dvsn deliver iso-ready R&B jams with new album ‘A Muse In Her Feelings’
The third album from the Canadian duo pairs soulful melodies, spacey soundscapes, and a star-studded feature list to spice up…
Bryson Tiller returns with new single, ‘Always Forever’
Arising elegantly from the shadows following a hiatus after his acclaimed 2017 album, True To Self, enigmatic R&B crooner Bryson Tiller has shared ‘Always Forever’, the second single to be taken from his forthcoming third studio album. Produced by J-Louis, Teddy Walton, and Cameone, ‘Always Forever’ is driven by signature trap beats intertwined with Tiller’s…
SNIFFERS SCOOP 002: ft. Brent Faiyaz, Sampa The Great, Baby Keem and more
SNIFFERS SCOOP is a weekly recap of some of our favourite international and local New Zealand new music releases from the past week. Sniff it out before others do, and find all of our weekly selects on our SNIFFERS SCOOP Spotify playlist. 1. slowthai – ‘feel away’ ft. James Blake and Mount Kimbie Dedicated…
Jordan Dennis and Jujo revel in rap wizardry with new single, ‘Hokus Pokus’
With this upcoming SALAD EP on the horizon, Jordan Dennis casts wordplay, triplet-flows, and a crazy amount of swagger in a spell of hip-hop sorcery. What do you think about when it comes to Jordan Dennis? Well, it’s hard to pinpoint one thing. This is a multi-faceted artist, who pulls no stops when it comes…
Tom Verberne releases contagious new track, ‘You Last Night’
After the release of his sophomore album, ‘I’ll Watch You Do Anything’, Tom Verberne releases his latest contagious track, ‘You Last Night’. A more pop-centric feat, the track diverges slightly from previous tracks, whilst still drenched in Verberne’s signature production style. A whimsical stepping piano melody inaugurates the tune, with subtle glitches ringing out the…
Tyga, Saweetie & YG connect on ‘Money Mouf’
Tyga, Saweetie and YG have connected for new collaboration, ‘Money Mouf’. The new collab is an LA affair recruiting three distinct, standout West Coast voices. Between a bedazzled verse from Saweetie, YG’s gangster rap swagger and a hype heavy hook from Tyga atop a slapping OG Parker trap beat, ‘Money Mouf’ is a quintessential West…
LEISURE share ‘Lonely Nights’, the third single from their forthcoming EP
Adored New Zealand supergroup, LEISURE have shared ‘Lonely Nights’, the third single taken from their forthcoming SIDE A EP, set for release on October 30th. Continuing their blissed-out psych-rock euphoria soundscape, ‘Lonely Nights’ is a hypnotic spell of luscious late-night intimacy, it’s lulling vocals melting into jangling guitar riffs and retro, 70’s inspired production. “‘Lonely…
Australia’s Jess Kent shares her latest EP, Parking Karma
UK born, Australian based electro-pop gem Jess Kent has shared her latest EP, Parking Karma. Born in the UK to a blues-rock guitarist and African-Indian mother, Jess’ musical beginnings took shape organically from busking the streets of Adelaide. Soon she would immerse herself in Sydney’s vibrant music scene, where she shared her adored debut EP…
Rico Nasty shares ‘Own It’, the next single from her forthcoming debut album
Rap renegade Rico Nasty has shared ‘Own It’, the latest single from her forthcoming debut album Nightmare Vacation Continuing to champion a unique and unpredictable rap approach, Rico takes ownership of her avant-garde attitude and appearance on the new single, in a bubbly display of unapologetic confidence and eccentricity. Directed by Phillipa Price, ‘Own It’s…
Dera Meelan and Deadforest share knockout new single, ‘Pack-A-Punch’
Following their recent tribute to drum n bass culture on ‘Shrapnel‘, Auckland based MC/producer tag team Dera Meelan and Deadforest have returned with new single, ‘Pack-A-Punch’. A sucker-punch of dynamic elements across drill, electronic and trap from Dera Meelan, Deadforest strikes with confronting verses on the new collaboration. Parallel to the pace of Dera’s manic…
Indyah shares her third release of the year, ‘Turning Blue’
Following her debut music video for ‘WYS‘ in July, Auckland based pop sweetheart Indyah has shared her third single of 2020, ‘Turning Blue’. Working alongside close collaborator LMC, ‘Turning Blue’ opens with signature drum kicks from the Auckland based platinum producer before slinking into an acoustic guitar melody set against Indyah’s honeyed vocal harmonies. While…