Daffodils are one of those bands that everyone thinks they discovered first. Their debut EP, Boys, dropped in 2019 bc (before covid) and the future was bright. New Zealand’s best kept secret. Since the release of that EP it’s fair to say the world as we know it has dramatically
Read MoreAfter a year of wananga (learning), composing and recording; taonga pūoro band ‘IA’ present The Art Of, their debut six-song EP out today. With the goal to promote their culture and inspire young
A strong forerunner in New Zealand’s Alt-Country and Folk Revivalist movement, Holly Arrowsmith has captivated music lovers both close to home and abroad with her crystalline voice and perceptive lyrics wedded to memorable, strong
Maori music collective IA, (pronounced te reo: ‘e-ah’) share an emotive new single ‘Ruia Taitea’, with a stunning live music video performed on Mt Ruapehu. The release follows hot on the heels of Silver Scroll
Today, Don McGlashan is elated to announce the new Aotearoa tour dates to celebrate his number one album, Bright November Morning. The tour will have the full band that recorded the album with
‘Maiea’ (pronounced My-ear-ah) is a call for peace; an incantation in archaic Māori language to ancient deities and gods to soothe and calm a troubled mind. Set for release on Friday June 24th; Aoteaoroa’s
Today, Ben Woods unveils his new bewitching single and video, ‘Wearing Divine’, the second release from his sophomore album Dispeller, out July 15th through Melted Ice Cream (NZ) / Shrimper (USA) / Meritorio (EU/UK). Listen/Watch ‘Wearing Divine’ here
Watch the new video for Reb Fountain’s ‘Fisherman’ With touring plans curtailed in 2021, Reb Fountain welcomes the opportunity to bring IRIS to life with her band in 2022. Reb shares, “After
Wellington songwriter Miles Calder has announced a nationwide duo tour of Aotearoa for May through to July 2022. Nominated for Best Folk Artist at this year’s Aotearoa Music Awards, Miles returns off the back of his celebrated 2021
Today, Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) is very pleased to announce the finalists for the Taite Music Prize 2022 and the Auckland Live Best Independent Debut Award. These two prestigious awards will be awarded on Tuesday, April 20th,
“Best-solo album…Bright November Morning does feel like a new dawn for the Don.. the great storyteller of New Zealand music” – Russell Baillie, NZ Listener “It’s a marvel…Being able to articulate the