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TE MARAMA PUORO O AOTEAROA NZ MUSIC MONTH 2024 - TO AMPLIFY AOTEAROA MUSIC//
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Te Marama Puoro O Aotearoa NZ MUSIC MONTH 2024 - To Amplify Aotearoa Music
Today marks the start of Te Marama Puoro O Aotearoa 2024 (NZ Music Month), with Amplifying Aotearoa | Paorotia Aotearoa the key theme across this year’s event.
Craig Payne Announces 'Face The Music' Album
'Face The Music' is the 5th studio album from Christchurch, New Zealand based, Multi-Instrumentalist / Singer Songwriter Craig Payne since his musical and personal reinvention in 2021.
Devilskin Release New EP 'Surfacing' This Friday 3 May
Ten years since the release of their debut album 'We Rise', four years since their critically acclaimed fourth album 'Red' was released, and ahead of a twelve-date nationwide tour, multi-platinum NZ rockers Devilskin deliver new six-track EP 'Surfaci
Ōtautahi-based contemporary folk artist Keren Mara shares emotive new single 'Under The Wind'
On the first day of NZ Music Month - Ōtautahi-based rising contemporary folk singer and songwriter Keren Mara has today released her vulnerable new single 'Under The Wind'!
Family Band release their debut EP 'The Dog Box'
Sam Shepherd (he/him), Maté Vella (he/him) and Brandee Thorburn (she/her) are Family Band, a gnarly noise group based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa.
Award winning songwriter Geneva AM releases 'Pikipiki'
Geneva AM is the moniker of Geneva Alexander-Marsters (she/her, Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Aitutaki, Palmerston), an award winning producer, beat maker and vocalist based in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Coast Arcade
Known for their high-energy performances, Coast Arcade injects a contagious energy into every show they play. Their music is equally as captivating as their live performances, with addictive melodies, driving rhythms, and catchy lyrics, Coast Arcade create an irresistible sound that resonates with audiences long after the show ends. With a growing fanbase and a reputation for delivering unforgettable performances, Coast Arcade is undoubtedly a band on the rise.
Since their formation in 2021, Coast Arcade have been steadily making waves in the Aotearoa scene. They’ve played with Aussie legends Bootleg Rascal, Teenage Dads, The Grogans and completed a New Zealand tour with The Terry’s and they’ve played with Kiwi icons The Beths and Princess Chelsea. They’ve also hit the festival scene hard, playing at Spring City Festival (alongside Groove Armada, Zane Lowe and Ladyhawke), White Out Festival (alongside Homebrew, Shapeshifter and Odd Mob) and New Zealand biggest festival, Rhythm and Vines. Their debut EP, Next To Me, was released in May, drawing attention from both local and international audiences. The EP showcases their versatile songwriting abilities with singles: fast-paced Highest Heights (#2 Hot NZ 20 Singles Chart), Surf Club (#20 Hot NZ 20 Singles Chart), and infectious debut Tattoo (#11 Hot 20 NZ Singles Chart).
Coast Arcade remains dedicated to pushing boundaries and embracing authenticity. With their infectious energy, powerful melodies, and insightful lyricism, this captivating band is poised to leave a mark on the music scene both in New Zealand and beyond.
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