Schkeuditzer Kreuz brings the Swan Grinding tour home with Auckland and Wellington shows

Auckland and Wellington are set to close out one of the most relentless touring runs by a New Zealand underground artist in recent years. Schkeuditzer Kreuz will return to Aotearoa in January for two shows that mark the final chapter of the Swan Grinding Tour, following months on the road

Caleb Keepin finds clarity in motion, turning pop punk energy into a study of growing up

Concept of Life arrives with ambition. It's a debut that wants to say something large and personal. Written over two years by Kiwi artist Caleb Keepin - now based in Canada, the album traces a full emotional arc across fourteen tracks while keeping its core grounded in guitar

Luminous and assured, Chlo is built from cosmic textures and star like confidence

For most artists, visuals arrive after the music. A cover image, a look, a world built to support the sound. For Chlo, that order has always been reversed. Imagery is the spark. The songs grow outward from character, colour, and imagined space. That instinct sits at the core of her

GIBSON XCVIII on timing, trust and why the right place finally found them

For GIBSON XCVIII, FEELING LUCKY captures the essence of momentum, perspective and joy. Written during a period of creative clarity, the track reflects a brighter turn in the duo’s songwriting, shaped by gratitude and a renewed relationship with process. We interviewed, Dean Gibson and Mark Holwood to talk about

Monolith Pleasure Cult sink deeper into a fevered, sweat-lit dream

Monolith Pleasure Cult push deeper into their twisted dance universe with the release of We’re Not Getting Out of This Alive. The new track cements the project as one of the more intriguing forces rising out of Aotearoa’s alternative scene. This latest single follows the release of Slipping

Win Tickets to The Last Dinner Party live at Spark Arena

Empty Spaces is giving readers the chance to see The Last Dinner Party live at Spark Arena in January. A double pass is up for grabs and entering is simple. Tag someone you would take in the comments on our Instagram post. Be sure you're follow the Empty

Laluna charts a dreamy path with the luminous Dreamcatcher EP

Laluna drifts into view with Dreamcatcher, a two-track release that settles into the dream pop space they have been quietly shaping in Wellington. The duo, Isabella and Conrad, lean into smooth synths and soft vocals that glow with a kind of inner shimmer. The production carries a sparkling quality that

How October Sewn is expanding his dark-glow R&B universe

October Sewn's latest release - 'Dream', is a smooth alternative R&B cut that expands the world he began building with MACHINA. Auckland singer-songwriter Kristiyan Kolarski favours melodic vocals and synth-driven production that is rich, atmospheric, and shaped with late-night clarity. The track embraces sleek

Blake Stainton shapes his sound with heart, heritage, and instinct

Blake Stainton carries a voice that blends bright pop sensibility with grounded country warmth. His approach feels spacious and sincere, defined by stories drawn from lived moments and quiet reflections. He reaches listeners through an artistry built on openness, patient honesty, and a commitment to preserving the human touch in

Polar Nights reveals the stillness at the heart of Hanne Jøstensen’s artistry

Hanne Jøstensen's latest release 'Polar Nights', is steeped in the calm muse of Nordic peace and Aotearoa grounding. The song feels spacious. It invites the listener to slow their breathing and settle into a moment that glows quietly. The recording captures voice and piano in one

Evie Bamford calls out work culture with a loose anti-hustle anthem

Evie Bamford arrives with a confidently formed debut single. “Money Bag” brings indie rock grit and jazzy colour together with a looseness that suits its message. The track takes aim at the weight of work, pressure, and expectation while keeping its shoulders relaxed. Recorded live on a farm in Matakana

veryhandsomebilly makes every stage feel too small

veryhandsomebilly walks into a room like he knows you are about to have a good time. There is a certain magnetism at play. The silhouette, the crisp style, the confidence. It sets the stage before the music starts. Then the performance hits and it all snaps into focus. He is