Homegrown rockers ‘Space Waltz’ return with their first new recording since 1973, ‘Hypnotise Me’. Out Now On All Digital Platforms Space Waltz is an influential five-piece New Zealand rock band fronted by Alastair Riddell and joined by Eddie Rayner, Brent Eccles, Peter Cuddihy and Greg Clark. The group’s new single ‘Hypnotise Me’ is their first recording in over 47
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[Thursday 13th January, 2022] Today, Aldous Harding announces details of a new studio album, the follow-up to 2019’s acclaimed Designer. Warm Chris will be released on 25 March, and its first single
New Zealand dream-pop luminaries French For Rabbits are thrilled to be able to announce
Daffodils are one of those bands that everyone thinks they discovered first.
In celebration of NZ Music Month, a new musical experience is coming to the heart of the city, and it’s not what you’d expect. From Tuesday 26 May to Sunday 1 June,
Tāmaki Makaurau-based producer and vocalist Lola today releases her debut EP, Outside World—a body of work exploring the unseen forces that shape us, capturing the contradictions, acceptance, and internal battles that come with them. Alongside
Lola’s self-produced debut EP, Outside World, out April 11, blends electronic textures with organic warmth to explore grief, spirituality, and the spaces between what is seen and felt. Premiered on 95bFM by Half Queen, Lola unveils
Following her lucid trip-hop single ‘Under’, Tāmaki Makaurau-based producer and vocalist Lola returns with ‘Faith’, a song that grapples with the fleeting nature of spirituality. Set against a backdrop of layered percussion, Spanish guitar,
After huge shows in New Plymouth and Wānaka, Shihad is set to rock Hawke’s Bay this Friday to a SOLD-OUT crowd. They’ve also announced a venue upgrade in Christchurch, now performing at
Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) with the support of Founding Partner Recorded Music NZ announce the return Taite Music Prize for 2025. This event continues to celebrate the vibrant and diverse voices of Aotearoa’s music community. IMNZ
Fat Freddy’s Drop step up with ‘Stand Straight’ the latest single from their new album SLO MO. With its stonking reggae riddims and heavy horns, ‘Stand Straight’ is proving a powerful and popular set opener
Fat Freddy’s Drop hit the ground running with new studio album SLO MO, a bass-heavy blast of resolution. Renowned worldwide for euphoric live shows, the Aotearoa band stepped inside their BAYS studio in
Kicking off 2025 right, the iconic Rhythm and Alps is back for its 14th year, bringing the ultimate New Year’s festival experience in the heart of the South Island. It’s set to be the
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) and the NZ Music Commission are thrilled to announce more of the lineup for the 2024 edition of the prestigious annual extravaganza, the