Japes is the project of Mia Kelly (she/they), a musician, producer, DJ and broadcaster based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington). Today, Japes releases the new single ‘Process’ the second single from her a new digital EP Omen, expected for release on August 1 via Sunreturn.
The Aotearoa Music Awards return this month with all-new Tūī to be presented for the very first time. The new awards will recognise emerging artists, and those who have made a significant impact on the music landscape.
Today’s Video of the Day is from legendary hard-rockers The Datsuns and their 2003 EP Harmonic Generator. We’re featuring their mighty video for the titular track as part of this week’s theme of “amplifying innovation”.
Aotearoa neo-soul collective Psycho Gab have today shared their jazzy new single ‘Pianomen’ – and it’s a wild ride!
Today, Wellington’s Mystery Waitress has announced the upcoming release of their second album, Bright Black Night, along with the stunning first single, ‘Nightbug’; a guitar rich but deceptively light offering, which possesses the perfect touch of weight and darkness — precisely when it’s most needed.
Rising star Makayla Purcell-Mainini (Ngāti Kahungunu, Te Whakatohea, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Porou, Samoan, Scottish, Irish) has just wrapped an electrifying tour with renowned New Zealand band Six60, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning music career.
