Music
Get To Know: The Boondocks
Charlotte Ryan gets on stage with Brandon & Scotty from The Boondocks. We dive into their live set-up secrets, their unapologetic dad rock dreams.
Get To Know: Tusekah
We chat with Tusekah about her upbringing, style inspirations, and how her love for lyrics sparked a passion for songwriting.
Get To Know: Castaway
What started as a university jam between five mates has grown into the powerhouse pop-rock band we see now. Their high-energy sound has lit up stages across Aotearoa.
Get To Know: Frankie Venter
From joining Coldplay at their Auckland show at Eden Park, to most recently touring Australia and showcasing at Big Sound Festival - there's no stopping this young talent.
Kora – Fifth Season
Kora's long-awaited record doesn't at all sound like it's spent too much time in the cooker, instead feeling energising, playful and passionately alive across ten groove-powered tracks
Georgia Lines
Award-winning singer-songwriter Georgia Lines delivers a powerful new single, 'Till The Music Stops'.
Will Swinton in ZM's Acoustic Corner
Kiwi-born, LA based singer-songwriter, Will Swinton headed into ZM's Acoustic Corner to perform an intimate version of his track 'Need You Now.'
Emerson
Emerson had taken out the SmokeFree Rockquest National Duo/Solo category, and released an array of beautiful and boppy songs.
Te KuraHuia
Te KuraHuia’s latest single Big MANA is turning heads. Inspired by the strength and spirit of Disney’s Moana.
Kirsten Morrell
Kirsten Morrell, lead singer and songwriter of Goldenhorse, releases a new single 'Buddah (forget you)' taken from her forthcoming album Morrellium set for release late 2025.
Tusekah
Auckland-based singer songwriter returns with her first single of the year 'Always', it is wrapped in a groove-laden, bossa nova-infused soundscape.
Beyond The Beat
Five artists on a mission to transform the nation's hottest hits. Each week a rising star meets with a radio hit legend to turn their tune on its head.
Neive Strang
Ōtepoti-based artist, Neive Strang, has released her first single Gather Round, off her upcoming album, Gather Round puts Neive’s vocal talents at the forefront.
Ruby Coley
Diving into themes of nostalgia and always wanting what you don't have, Ruby Coley's new song 'Take Me Back' traverses all the changes that come with growing up.
Louis Baker
Soulful Wellington artist Louis Baker returns with new track 'Fools Expectation'. A sweet-soul ballad that blends both retro influences with modern sonics.
Get To Know: Rita Mae
Get to know alt-pop artist Rita Mae. Rita Mae has been making waves with her music releases over the past few years.