Tag Archives: NZ music

David Bowie Saw Lorde As ‘the Future of Music’

David Bowie Saw Lorde As ‘the Future of Music’

David Bowie believed the young New Zealand singer Lorde was “the future of music”. “David really liked Lorde. They had a few wonderful moments together,” said Mike Garson, Bowie’s longtime pianist. Lorde was chosen to perform…

SIX60 – White Lines

SIX60 – White Lines

Five piece R&B soul band Six60 have just released the video for their new new single ‘White Lines’, which features a collection of appearances from well known New Zealanders,…

Six60 – So High

Six60 – So High

Kiwi dub rock band Six60 are relative newcomers on the NZ Music scene, but their rapidly making waves with their new album Album II, and have just released their…

Midnight Gallery – ‘Finger Tip Romance’

Midnight Gallery – ‘Finger Tip Romance’

‘Fingertip Romance’ is the new single from New Zealand dub/soul band Midnight Gallery. Based out of Thames they are currently working on their new album.

Dane Rumble – Cruel

Dane Rumble – Cruel

Dane Rumble is a New Zealand singer-songwriter who exploded onto the New Zealand music scene back in 1999 as a member of NZ hip-hop group Fast Crew, and then…

Sons of Zion – Superman ft. Tomorrow People

Sons of Zion – Superman ft. Tomorrow People

With their fusion of reggae, heavy rock, dub and funk, the Sons of Zion are a six piece crew based in Auckland. Their live stage presence has captivated audiences…

Tiny Ruins – Bird in the Thyme

Tiny Ruins – Bird in the Thyme

Tiny Ruins, is the new project from Auckland singer-songwriter Hollie Fullbrook, a musician and songwriter based in Auckland.  Describing her style as ‘indie folk’, Tiny Ruins is beginning to make…

Shihad – Think You’re So Free – Official Music Video

Shihad – Think You’re So Free – Official Music Video

New Zealand alternative rock band Shihad recently released their ninth studio album, FVEY, which went straight to number one on the New Zealand charts with its title track ‘Think…

Estere – Reptilian Journey

Estere – Reptilian Journey

Wellington based singer, songwriter and beat-maker Estere is turning heads with her soul infused tracks, and is proving to be a one-of-a-kind performer, quickly making her mark on the…

Benny Tipene – Step On Up

Benny Tipene – Step On Up

New Zealand singer/songwriter Benny Tipene has gone from strength to strength after finishing third in the first series of The X-Factor. In 2014 he released his debut album Bricks,…

Fat Freddy’s Drop – Shiverman

Fat Freddy’s Drop – Shiverman

Fat Freddy’s Drop have a live jam at the Red Bull Studio, Wellington. The seven piece band formed in the late 1990s, and are known for a musical style…

Water To Ice – Ruby Frost

Water To Ice – Ruby Frost

New Zealand pop recording artist Ruby Frost has won acclaim with critics and fans alike for her distinctive Kiwi approach to pop music. After winning the MTV 42Unheard Competition…

Maya Payne – Interview by theaudience

Maya Payne – Interview by theaudience

Maya Payne is a 17 year old singer-songwriter from Christchurch whose childhood influence in music is now taking her to big heights with her recent single  ‘Fragile’. Combining…

“A Life Set to Music”

“A Life Set to Music”

Edwin “Ted” Carr – “grand old man of NZ music” – has died aged 76. At times a conductor, teacher, dancer and animator, Carr achieved his greatest fame late in life as a composer….