Marlon Williams Announces Extended Touring Break Marlon Williams' final shows before his extended touring break will take place across Australia next month.

Marlon Williams is taking an extended break from touring. Details below:

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Vera Ellen is back.

The Taite Music Prize-winning singer-songwriter has announced her new album, 'Heaven Knows What Time', will be released on May 1st via Flying Nun Records.

Lead single 'Gayfever' is our Video of the Week!

As BENEE wraps her Laneway sideshows, here's another wee clip from our recent interview.

We chatted about her pop 'boot camp', touring with Olivia Rodrigo and Tate McRae and working with Lily Allen. Not bad company to keep!

Vera Ellen Announces New Album, Shares New Single 'Gayfever' Vera Ellen won the Taite Music Prize in 2024 for her previous album, 'Ideal Home Noise'.

Any day with new music from Vera Ellen is a good day.

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Why U-NO JUNO Are One of the Best New Bands in the Country A new live music series showcases the exciting promise of Dunedin's young noise-punk trio U-NO JUNO.

I’m so thrilled to introduce you to U-NO JUNO, one of the best new bands in New Zealand.

The young noise-punk trio have been one of the most exciting discoveries in our 'Scene Report' series on Dunedin.

Get to know them better below!

#dunedin #nzmusic

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Why U-NO JUNO Are One of the Best New Bands in the Country A new live music series showcases the exciting promise of Dunedin's young noise-punk trio U-NO JUNO.

Dunedin noise-punk trio U-NO JUNO might be the best new band in the country.

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We're back!

After a brief hiatus, our special Scene Report on Dunedin restarts tomorrow with interviews, retrospectives, live sessions, and more.

In the meantime, here's a wee sneak peek at just a few of the amazing Ōtepoti artists we've got coming up.

#newzealand #dunedin #nzmusic

Album You Need to Know: Sivle Talk, 'Barely Standing — Live at Pioneer Hall' Dunedin 'one-man' post-punk band Sivle Talk recognise the importance of documenting their live shows.

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Vagina Dry Are Keeping Riot Grrrl Music Alive Vagina Dry were one of the most impressive bands at LOUD WOMEN Fest in Australia this year.

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Song You Need to Know: SEEK HELP!, 'Apex Predator' There's something of Dick Move in the young Dunedin band's authentic and angry punk rock.

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DJ Bax on Dunedin, Donk Music and More The electronic music genre donk has surged in popularity since 2020. DJ Bax is at the forefront of its growth in New Zealand.

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Niamh Crooks Wants to Be the South Island's Next Big Pop Artist Inspired by the likes of Billie Eilish and Lorde, proud independent artist Niamh Crooks wants to make it big in pop music.

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IVY Tell Us About Debut Album 'Hush' and More If Radiohead and Muse had a baby, it would sound a lot like the rising Dunedin band.

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Song You Need to Know: Keira Wallace, 'Your Surface Settles' A songwriter in the mould of Adrianne Lenker, Keira Wallace has a bright future ahead of them in Aotearoa indie and folk music.

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Album You Need to Know: U-NO JUNO, 'Sex, Socialism, Science and Something Else Inspired by '90s music, The Mint Chicks, and Dale Kerrigan, U-NO JUNO could be Dunedin's next breakout rock band.

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We officially launched our special Dunedin 'Scene Report' series this month.

Before you head out for NYE, check out some of the incredible up-and-coming acts we've featured in the series so far!

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Meet the Photographer Dedicated to Documenting Dunedin Music If you've been to an Ōtepoti gig anytime in the last decade, you've probably seen hard-working photographer Fraser Thompson.

Fraser Thompson is doing vital work cataloguing Dunedin’s live music scene.

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Kane Strang on His Connection with Dunedin The indie rock musician tells us about his favourite venues and bands in his hometown, from the Crown Hotel to Dale Kerrigan.

It was great to get Kane Strang’s thoughts on Dunedin music. We chatted about the Crown Hotel, Dale Kerrigan, and lots more.

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All-Ages Shows Are Big in Dunedin. But the Scene Still Needs Help All-ages gigs are thriving in Dunedin and Port Chalmers, just as they're flagging elsewhere in New Zealand.

First up in our Dunedin series is a look at the city’s thriving all-ages scene.

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So proud to be launching our 'Scene Report' series on Dunedin.

I first moved to New Zealand because of my love of The 3Ds and so many other great bands associated with Dunedin, so this has been a dream project.

Follow all our Dunedin coverage via the 'Scene Report' section on our homepage!

Organisers Confirm Splore 2026 as Final Edition The beloved Aotearoa festival's long-time owner shared in a statement that Splore 2026 will be the final edition.

Sad live music news out of New Zealand - Splore is ending.

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Presenting the best Australian and New Zealand songs of the 21st century so far.

We finally settled on a top 300 - read the full list now at the Rolling Stone AU/NZ website!

Some of the great records that made our Best New Zealand Albums of 2025 list.

The 50 Best New Zealand Albums of 2025 Our ranking of the best New Zealand albums of 2025, featuring Lorde, BENEE, The Beths, Kaylee Bell, and more.

It’s been such a great year for New Zealand music.

Our editorial team spent longer than usual debating our favourite local albums of 2025

Check out the full list below! (And please feel free to tell me how wrong we got it...)

#newzealand #nzmusic

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The Bats Announce New Zealand Album Tour The legendary New Zealand band are touring in support of their new album, 'Corner Coming Up'.

One of New Zealand’s best bands are hitting the road.

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Interview: Ninajirachi (AUS) - SLACKBARN! Festival Performing with an all star lineup at Black Barn Vineyards in Hawke's Bay on 10th January.

"I don’t know if I would’ve been a musician without a computer."

Multi-award-winning electronic artist Ninajirachi chatted with @babyzionov.bsky.social, in advance of her return to NZ this summer — playing the all-star SLACKBARN fest at Black Barn Vineyards!

Get tickets while you can via UTR 💻 🌞

Six60 and Synthony to Open New Christchurch Stadium Two of New Zealand's biggest live acts will host the first-ever live concert at Christchurch's new stadium.

Big news for my adopted hometown! Six60 and Synthony are coming together for the first-ever live concert at Christchurch’s new stadium.

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Lewis Capaldi New Zealand Tour: Live Review Lewis Capaldi made his long-awaited return to New Zealand in an emotional Christchurch show.

We’re very proud of Lewis Capaldi in Scotland - and for good reason.

I covered the first show of his long-awaited New Zealand and Australia tour for @rollingstoneaus last night.

Read the full review at the link below.

#lewiscapaldi #scotland

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Dick Move earned a Taite Music Prize nomination for their second album 'Wet'. Don't bet against them repeating the feat next year for their excellent new record 'Dream, Believe, Achieve'.

Lucy Suttor says awards recognition is significant to her being the singer in a female-fronted punk band.

Jim Nothing Discusses AMAs Win, The Others Way and More We caught up with the Auckland indie musician ahead of his appearance at The Others Way 2025.

Jim Nothing is one of New Zealand’s best indie musicians.

I caught up with him ahead of The Others Way!

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