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Ski Mask the Slump God announces Auckland Show
HOT OFF THE PRESS!!! Off the back of the release of his highly-anticipated sophomore album, 11th Dimension, American rapper Ski…
Sailor Jerry x Tattoo Tales Episode 2: Lucky Lance
Tattoo Tales is a series acquainting us deeper with some of our favourite local artists through the intimate and personal…
Vallé pens a powerful anti-violence anthem on new single, ‘Hold Me’
Papua New Guinean-born Aotearoa hip-hop artist Vallé pens an emotional letter with his latest single, ‘Hold Me’. Reflecting on the turbulence of his home country, Vallé explores the seemingly never-ending cycle of violence and its consequences. ‘Hold Me’ is a captivating release, where Vallé’s thought-provoking lyrics are paired with his signature smooth flow, delivering a…
UK R&B artist kwn drops dominant new track, ‘do what i say’
After enlisting Kehlani for the lusty remix of the UK R&B artist’s 2024 track ‘worst behaviour’ earlier this year, kwn has dropped her latest single, ‘do what i say’. With her signature sultry smooth melodies floating over knocking R&B production, ‘do what i say’ finds kwn pursuing a love interest with dominant masc energy and…
9lives connects with adore for distorted new EDM collab, ‘die for someone’
New Zealand’s 9lives has dropped a new collaboration with enigmatic digital band adore, ‘die for someone’, the prolific producer’s second track of the year following Odetari collab ‘UP FREESTYLE’. Equally as ethereal as it is hyperactive, ‘die for someone’ intersects adore’s pixie-like vocal melodies with 9lives’ signature avant-garde, maximalist production style, blending dazzling synths, pulsating…
Haitian-Kiwi artist Imani-J shares soulful second single, ‘See You In Jupiter’
Following the New Zealand-born Haitian artists breakout December 2024 single ‘Blind’, 17-year-old emerging artist Imani-J has unveiled her second single, ‘See You In Jupiter’. With her buttery smooth R&B vocals soaring over a fusion of Afrobeats percussion and delicate, sultry guitar plucks, on ‘See You In Jupiter’ Imani-J pens a warm, soulful love letter speaking…
Beloved Aotearoa four-piece There’s A Tuesday unveil debut album, Blush
There are myriad reasons why I feel immense gratitude writing this review for There’s A Tuesday’s debut album Blush. Firstly, I consider them family. I’ve known Minnie since primary school, I see Joel as a little brother and greatly admire Nat’s growth as an artist and her move to Tāmaki Makaurau. Gus is a selfless,…
Wellington artist Tarn PK juggles pursuing his dreams and working a desk job on new single, ‘Cry Baby’
Returning with his first new music since 2023 single ‘Papier–Maché’, Wellington, New Zealand based artist, producer, and songwriter Tarn PK has shared ‘Cry Baby’, the first single from his forthcoming EP F.O.M.O. Inspired by his feelings of being stuck in the stagnant, repetitive environment of urban Wellington CBD, ‘Cry Baby’ finds Tarn PK juggling the…
Bon Iver shares first new album in 6 years, SABLE, fABLE, ft. Dijon & Danielle Haim
Renowned American indie folk band Bon Iver, the project of acclaimed singer-songwriter Justin Vernon, have shared SABLE, fABLE, their first new album in 6 years following 2019’s i,i. The album lands following a series of listening events worldwide, where fas got the chance to listen to the record in advance in scenic, outdoor settings. Produced by Justin Vernon and…
Mānuka Recordings’ Kenny Sterling shares radiant double single release, ‘Love’s Mirage’ / ‘Isle Of Light’
Known for his prolific work as the co-founder and in-house producer of Mānuka Recordings, spanning projects with renowned artists including Summer Vee, Eo, Romi Wrights, Julian Lubin, and The Hongi Slicker, Tāmaki Makaurau musician Kenny Sterling had unveiled a new double single release, ‘Love’s Mirage’ / ‘Isle Of Light’. ‘Love’s Mirage’ / ‘Isle Of Light’ spotlights the depth of…
Aminé samples The Streets on second single from new album, ‘Arc de Triomphe’
After announcing his upcoming album 13 Month’s of Sunshine last month, set for release on May 16th, Portland rapper Aminé has dropped the records second single, ‘Arc de Triomphe’, following lead single ‘Familiar’. First previewed with a performance this week on freestyle platform On The Radar, the new single finds the rapper linking up with…
Turnstile announce new album alongside title track, ‘Never Enough’
Back with their first new music since 2023 BADBADNOTGOOD collab EP New Heart Designs, Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile have announced their new album, Never Enough, alongside it’s title track. Set to land on June 6th, the new album follows on from the bands acclaimed 2021 album Glow On. The albums lead single is a departure…