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Georgia Lines Is Breaking Through The Scene One Track At A Time
December 16, 2022
From a start in Smokefree Rockquest to winning Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the Aotearoa Music Awards, Georgia Lines is certainly one to watch.

KANADA THE LOOP Talks Akira, Internet Culture and His Debut EP Toyota Reckless
December 6, 2022
An artist to add to your summer playlist, KANADA THE LOOP is undeniably a musician to pick up the mood at any given moment.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas

星先知 | cehryl
November 27, 2022
“我从来都没有想过自己是一个会当歌手的人,因为我性格比较害羞。”这句话可能就解释了为什么 cehryl 能在去年发行的 time machine EP 中,这么细腻的在每一首作品当中诠释了这么多的内向情感。

Forest Claudette on Blending Genres and His Debut Album ‘The Year of February’
November 15, 2022
“I can’t write an essay or on a card, but music has always made sense to me and has always been a very powerful tool to express myself”.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas

Meet Pickle Darling, the NZ bedroom pop producer heading to SXSW
October 26, 2022
Fans of artist like Sufjan Stevens, The Beatles, Radiohead, and The Postal Service can all find a home in Pickle Darling.
Author:
Ash Wallace

ZPLUTO Talks Sharing Experiences and Reaching for Opportunities
October 13, 2022
“If you’re listening to my music, you’re coming to Pluto with me."
Author:
Jessica Magtalas

Gracie Abrams' "Difficult" Is a Candid Illustration of Her Poignant Songwriting
October 10, 2022
For Gracie, songwriting functions as a diary for working through tough feelings in order to live with them.
Author:
Giselle Libby

WILLOW's '<COPINGMECHANISM>' Is a Potent Journey Through Her Subconscious
October 10, 2022
WILLOW'S revival of angsty emo-rock seems to come as naturally as breathing.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Daren Transforms an Uncomfortable Conversation Into the Infectious "I'm Right You're Wrong"
July 9, 2020
Inspired by an unfruitful conversation with his father, regarding Black Lives Matter, Daren transposed the learning experience into a standout track.
Author:
Ruby Scott

Introducing Ones to Watch Aotearoa
October 8, 2020
There's a wealth of new music talent simmering in Aotearoa. Ones to Watch is here to show it off.

Lauren Sanderson Sounds More Self-Assured Than Ever on the Biting "Tongue Tied"
April 4, 2022
"smoke-a-joint-on-the-highway, make-out-at-a-redlight" energy.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

bLAck pARty Delivers a Tantalizing Summer Slowburn With "On My Way"
June 21, 2022
As temperatures rise, bLAck pARty's latest effort is the perfect slow jam to cool you down.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Blood Orange, Isaac Dunbar, Tommy Newport & More | #NowWatching Playlist
July 12, 2019
It's apparent that the 4th of July holiday gave our favorite creatives a well-needed and productive break.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui

Lonely This Valentine's Day? Let 'Top That Track' Keep You Company
February 11, 2020
This week sees our co-hosts battling it out to see who has the best love-themed musical taste.
Author:
Precious Kato

Ant Saunders Displays His Poetic Thrust on "I Had a Love Song" Featuring VanJess
August 7, 2020
We're seeing Ant Saunders's music blossom into a bouquet of creativity in real time.
Author:
Joey Legittino

Brasstracks, Lewis Del Mar, contradash and More Artists You Should Listen To | #NowWatching
August 24, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist from Ones to Watch
Author:
Malc.
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Aaron Taos Invites spill tab to the Lonely Club on "Loneliness PT. II" [Premiere]
September 2, 2020
Emerging Indie artist Aaron Taos is back with an update to his 2018 standout song "Loneliness."
Author:
Malc.