Music
Te KuraHuia
Te KuraHuia’s latest single Big MANA is turning heads. Inspired by the strength and spirit of Disney’s Moana.
Emerson
Emerson had taken out the SmokeFree Rockquest National Duo/Solo category, and released an array of beautiful and boppy songs.
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.
MAYJUN
With a debut single under their belts and a growing list of gigs, newly formed Auckland band MAYJUN are winning fans with a fresh spin.
Reiki Ruawai
Raglan native Reiki Ruawai is on a winning streak, releasing 'In Time' - his second single of 2024. Merging elements of R&B, soul and Motown.
LIVE MUSIC BAR
Aotearoa's new musical web series presented by UnderTheRadar and produced by Sports Team. The debut episode starts Earth Tongue, performing Reaper Returns and Nightmare.
Mel Parsons
Having just won the MLT Songwriting Award for her unreleased song Hardest Thing, at the Country Music Honours, Parsons today shares her sixth studio album Sabotage.
Rei
Toitū is the latest single from Rei's upcoming album, Moisturise & Decolonise. With Baile Funk vibes, drill influences, bilingual reo raps and haka chants.
Get To Know PARK RD
Formed during their early years at school, the band has gone from high school jam sessions at Smokefree Rockquest to gracing the stages of festivals and gigs all around Aotearoa.
Māori Ki Te Ao
Riding high off his beautiful waiata 'I AM', Stan Walker has released a brand new track titled 'Māori Ki Te Ao' (Māori to the world).