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Few bands have soundtracked modern Aotearoa quite like SIX60. Today, the Dunedin-born group announce their fifth studio album Right Here Right Now, arriving February 13, alongside the release of two brand new singles ‘Knocking At Your Door’ and ‘We Are All Kings’– available now as a first taste of what’s to come.

From their beginnings as flatmates jamming in Dunedin to becoming a stadium-selling force across Aotearoa, SIX60 have spent more than a decade shaping a sound that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. Right Here Right Now sees the band reconnect with the raw, roots-driven energy that first put them on the map – while carrying the confidence and clarity earned through years at the top.

Recorded entirely live, with every final track captured in a single take, Right Here Right Now is SIX60 at their most immediate and unfiltered. The album marks a deliberate return to the organic, in-the-room feeling that defined their now 13x platinum debut, embracing imperfections, warmth, and movement in favour of polish. It’s a record that breathes – built for open windows, long drives, and shared moments.

Summer-ready anthems like ‘We Made It’ and new single ‘Knocking At Your Door’ sit alongside emotionally rich ballads including ‘Endlessly’ and ‘Hurricane’. Reggae and pop intertwine in SIX60’s unmistakable style, while the stripped-back production leaves space for groove, feeling, and clarity. At the centre of it all is Matiu Walters, delivering one of his strongest performances to date, showcasing his dynamic range across the album’s emotional arc.

The release of ‘Knocking At Your Door’ and ‘We Are All Kings’ today offers fans a snapshot of the album’s scope – one rooted in connection, resilience, and collective joy. Together, the tracks reflect the spirit of a band comfortable in their skin, still evolving, and still deeply connected to the people who’ve grown alongside them.

Lead singer Matiu Walters says: ”We are at the top of our game, And I feel like I was born to sing these songs! Pure, real and heart felt. SIX60 at its best. Recorded in only 3 days, The process was old school. Full band single takes. We are returning to our Roots music origins, and the music feels natural, uncomplicated, and relatable. Four chords and the truth”.

With Right Here Right Now, SIX60 aims to capture more than a moment – they capture a feeling. It’s the sound of summer, the energy of a live room, and the honest, uplifting essence that has made SIX60 one of New Zealand’s most beloved and successful bands.

Pre-save Right Here Right Now here.

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