Aotearoa to Australia to South Korea: There’s a Tuesday Are Going Places
Read an exclusive interview with Christchurch indie-pop band There's a Tuesday, one of our Future of Music 2026 acts
This interview is part of our Future of Music 2026 series. Follow all the coverage here.
2025 was one for the books for There’s a Tuesday.
The Ōtautahi Christchurch-born indie-pop band were selected for a prestigious Seoul residency, which led to them spending 10 days recording at professional studios and collaborating with local musicians. They also stopped by Australia for a headline show and BIGSOUND showcases.
There’s a Tuesday also found time to drop their second album. According to the Asia New Zealand Foundation, they stood out thanks to their dreamy sound and thoughtful approach to songwriting, and both of these things are on full display in Blush.
They flit between polished indie-pop gems and rawer, rockier moments, making for a record that is winning them many more overseas fans.
Ōtautahi’s music scene has been in a good place for a few years now, thanks in no small part to an ambitious band like There’s a Tuesday calling the city home. More global stages now beckon for the four-piece.
Read an exclusive interview with There’s a Tuesday — Nat Hutton, Minnie Robberds, Gus Murray, and Joel Becker — below.
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Rolling Stone AU/NZ: What does it mean to be included in Rolling Stone’s Future of Music series?
Minnie: It’s a huge pleasure. Being in an article with that title alone feels really significant to us. We love making music together more than anything in the world, so being recognised like this is incredibly special. Thank you!
How did you first get your start in music?
Minnie: We actually began as a duo back in 2019. Nat and I were on a folky tangent and had not yet considered a band dynamic for what was then the ‘There’s a Tuesday Between a Monday And a Wednesday’ project. After winning the solo/duo category at Rockquest, we were lucky enough to record our first single at Roundhead and started playing some shows around Ōtautahi.
As time went on, we realised we wanted a shorter name, which led to the change to There’s a Tuesday. We also decided we wanted drums and bass, so we asked Gussie and Joel to join the group. We began picking up more support slots with local bands and were fortunate to have many great people in our corner, pushing us forward. This has been a constant in our story: good people have cared about our music and about us as individuals. We feel very lucky for that, and that is where it all began.
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Describe your sound to a new listener in three words.
Minnie: Sincere, roomy, and lush.
Tell us about your latest release.
Joel: Our latest release, our debut album Blush, is our proudest work yet. It captures a time of growth and maturation for each of us. This naturally led us to lean into simplicity and embrace imperfections rather than polish them away. The sound has been described as sitting “somewhere between dreamy and grounded,” balancing soft, atmospheric moments with something more honest and close to home. It’s a project that reflects who we were in that moment, not overworked, just real.
What’s your favourite career memory so far?
Nat: For me, one of the most memorable highlights of our career so far was supporting Julia Jacklin on her Aotearoa tour in 2023. We’ve admired her songwriting and artistry for the longest time, so the opportunity to share a stage with her felt incredibly special.
What are the positives and negatives of being a musician in 2026?
Gus: I think there are so many more amazing opportunities to connect with fan bases that previously bands wouldn’t have access to, however the means of getting there I definitely find difficult. I wish musicians didn’t have to wear so many hats when it comes to getting their stuff out there, especially when it comes to short-form content. It’s hard to create a genuine connection when you’ve only got a few seconds to do so.
What’s one thing you’d change about the NZ/AUS music industry?
Joel: I’d just like to see bigger bands look out for the smaller acts they bring on, like properly shouting them out, promoting them, making sure people get to the gig early, and paying them something fair. Opening bands put just as much time and money into their music, and a lot of the time they’re the ones driving the scene forward, so it shouldn’t just be a “play for exposure” thing. If bigger acts treated supports like part of the team instead of an afterthought, you’d end up with better gigs, stronger scenes, and many more artists actually sticking it out.
Are you hopeful for the future of music in ANZ?
Nat: I feel incredibly optimistic about the future of ANZ music! Beyond my work with There’s a Tuesday, I’ve had the privilege of being involved in the industry in other ways with my everyday job. I have spent time working with rangatahi, which has given me a real sense of the depth of talent across Aotearoa. I’m constantly inspired by the creativity around me, even within my own circle. The music being made in Aotearoa and Aus is consistently exciting and evolving!
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Name one other ANZ act you’d like to see make the next future of music series.
Gus: Would absolutely love to see Ōtepoti band, IVY, make it on there. I think the sound they create is so beautifully haunting and holds so much tension. I’ve been captivated by their sound recently and can’t wait to see where they go. So yeah, IVY.
What’s coming up for you this year?
TAT: Over the winter, we are really looking forward to recording our new and upcoming project. Then, as the days get longer and warmer, we’ll head out to play them across Aotearoa and Australia. We are really looking forward to sharing this next phase of There’s a Tuesday and what that sounds like.
