Every week, Rolling Stone AU/NZ brings you the latest and greatest in New Zealand music, so you’re always up to date on the freshest tracks.
Here’s what you might have missed last week.
Te Huhu – Deelishis Herbs
Te Huhu’s Deelishis Herbs is a psychedelic trip worth taking. Mixing stoner shoegaze, blues, country, and folk rock, the album delivers a dreamy soundtrack that’s been worth the wait from the collective – Ben Mortensen, Cameron Willicott, Dave Weir, Mason Fairey, and Samuel Smith.
Juno Is – Where to Begin
Juno Is is Auckland’s Mackenzie Hollebon, joined by producer De Stevens and multi-instrumentalist Thomas Isbister. Their debut Where To Begin includes recent SRN hits like “The Highway Song” and “Florist”, solidifying their spot in the local scene.
Adam Hattaway – High Horse
High Horse sees Adam Hattaway take a bold turn, with Marlon Williams at the helm. The album’s dark, quiet sound – layered vocals, acoustic guitars, and strings – ditches the rock edge for something subtler. It’s reverb-soaked, perfect for rainy days, and though softer, it packs an emotional punch that sticks.
Ladi6 – “Alofa”
Kiwi music legend Ladi6 is back with a brand-new track “Alofa” – a soulful mix of dreamy arpeggios and smooth rhythms.
The Veils – “O Fortune Teller”
The Veils keep the new tunes rolling with “O Fortune Teller”, a string-driven, intimate teaser from their upcoming seventh album. Lead singer Finn Andrews says the song is about craving knowledge of the future while fearing the weight of that knowledge.
SACHI – “Hand of God”
SACHI are getting us ready for summer with “Hand of God”. The track oozes club vibes, but they’re leaving the meaning wide open.“It means whatever you need it to mean,” they say, “whenever you want it to mean.”
MACEY – how to say goodbye
MACEY’s how to say goodbye EP is a reflection of his time abroad. Inspired by classic storytellers, it explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Alongside singles like “midnight lover” and “before you have to go”, MACEY introduces two fresh tracks born during his recent trip to the UK.
“It’s been a big crazy year and I’ve written loads of songs with so many wonderful people, both here and in the UK,” he shares. “I’ve grown a lot, and a big lesson from this period has been letting go. Learning to let go of negative feelings, of people, of old habits and all the rest.”
Arthur Ahbez – Arthur Ahbez & the Flaming Ahbez
Tirau’s own Arthur Ahbez returns with his first studio album in seven years, Arthur Ahbez & the Flaming Ahbez. Blending psychedelia, blues, rock and roll, and acid folk, this sprawling third album was recorded with his bandmates Hamish Scott, Joe Ghatt, Chay Douglas, and Ryan Ballinger.
Kédu Carlö – “But, I Can’t…”
Aotearoa’s Kédu Carlö, the electronic duo of Jess Penson and Carly Gill, return with “But, I Can’t…”, the first single from their upcoming 4-track EP. Their first new release since their 2023 album Space Girl Finds Cash doesn’t disappoint.
CAITLIN – Legacy
Ōtautahi-based singer-songwriter CAITLIN drops her EP Legacy, blending indie-folk and alt-pop. The release includes three singles—“Light Leak”, “What You Love”, and “Legacy”—plus a brand-new track, “Attention”.
