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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…
Eartheater shares luminous latest single, ‘Crown Jewel’
Last month, Eartheater announced her seventh album, Heavenly Body: If I’m the Bottle You’re the Message, with the release of single ‘Paradise Rains’. Ahead of the album’s arrival on July 14th, marking the follow-up to 2023’s Powders, the avant-garde experimental artist has unveiled the record’s latest offering, ‘Crown Jewel’. Expanding on the album’s deeply personal themes…
Overmono share second single from sophomore album, ‘Even Angels Ghost’ ft. Kindora
Last month, Overmono announced Pure Devotion, the sophomore album from the Welsh electronic duo made up of brothers Tom and Ed Russell, following their acclaimed 2023 debut album Good Lies. Off the back of lead single ‘Lockup’, the pair have unveiled ‘Even Angels Ghost’ featuring Kindora, the second offering from the forthcoming record due for…
Nia Archives shares moody 90s electronica inspired latest single, ‘Vertical’
British producer, singer-songwriter, and DJ force Nia Archives is releasing her sophomore album Emotional Junglist next month on July 17th, the follow-up to the acclaimed artist’s Mercury Prize nominated 2024 debut album, Silence Is Loud. Off the back of the first two singles, ‘Danger’ and ‘Boys In Blue’, she’s unveiled the record’s latest offering, ‘Vertical’….
London’s Natanya shares sugary-sweet dose of pop with new single, ‘CANDYLAND!’
Last year, emerging London artist Natanya shared a pair of projects, Feline’s Return and Feline’s Return Act II, cementing her path as a future pop powerhouse with co-signs from the likes of SZA, Tyler, The Creator, Ravyn Lenae, Doechii, PinkPantheress, and more. Now, following April release ‘DON’T ASK!”, she’s returned with her second single of the year,…
Steve Lacy announces new album Oh Yeah?, shares lush latest single ‘the feeling’
Off the back of his return with last years ‘Nice Shoes’, the artist’s first new music since his Best Progressive R&B Album Grammy-winning 2022 sophomore album Gemini Rights, Steve Lacy has shared a new single, ‘the feeling’. The track marks the second single from Lacy’s forthcoming third album Oh Yeah?, due for release on July…
Paige shares unapologetic first new single of the year, ‘the way you are’
Aotearoa singer-songwriter Paige has shared her first new music of the year, ‘the way you are’, off the back of her celebrated 2025 EP paigesspace. Co-written and produced by Paige and LA-based New Zealand artist Harry Charles (Tate McRae, ratbag), ‘the way you are’ contrasts warm, shimmery chords with playful songwriting tapping into the artist’s…
SNIFFERS SCOOP: June 5th ft. Vince Staples, Kelela, MACEY, Clova, WHO SHOT SCOTT, & 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. Vince Staples ‘Cotton’ Since releasing 2024 album Dark…
Tinashe returns with new dance-pop single, ‘Too Easy’
In 2024, Tinashe had the biggest moment of her career yet with QUANTUM BABY’s hit singles ‘Nasty’ and Disco Lines’ remix of ‘No Broke Boys’, securing a long overdue breakout moment after putting in work as one of R&B’s most underrated voices for over a decade. Now, the R&B princess has returned with her first…
Vince Staples delivers raw social commentary with seventh album, Cry Baby
Since releasing 2024 album Dark Times, Vince Staples has continued to be a leading voice of contemporary culture, pivoting into TV in 2024 with his acclaimed, semi-autobiographical satire comedy series, The Vince Staples Show, which concluded with a second season last year. Now, the Long Beach rapper has unveiled his seventh studio album, Cry Baby,…
WHO SHOT SCOTT transforms pain into power on defiant debut album, HAIRY
Off the back of acclaimed double sided EP’s BRAIN (SIDE A) (2024) and BRAIN (SIDE B) (2025), Iraqi born, New Zealand raised rap disruptor WHO SHOT SCOTT has unveiled his debut album, HAIRY. The album arrives following a series of shows in the UK and Canada, as the rapper and producer continues to make a…