Then check out the best new music from Aotearoa acts released last week below!
Crystal Chen – “Stop.”
Rising talent Crystal Chen has released her new single “Stop.” and announced her debut album You Can Call Me CC, out September 5th. A tender ballad, it blends jazz, soul, and 70s nostalgia with lush instrumentation. Chen is also set to perform at Going Global Festival 2025.
Geneva AM – Pikipiki
Geneva AM’s debut album Pikipiki is an uplifting, dance-driven project full of warmth and community. Featuring collaborations with Mara TK, Hawkins, and Samara Alofa on the title track, the record feels inviting and celebratory. Fans can catch Geneva AM performing Pikipiki live at The Others Way along Karangahape Road this November.
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Nathan Haines – “Love You More (Edit)”
Nathan Haines will release Notes (Deluxe Version), featuring instrumentals, remixes, edits, and live recordings from his sold-out Powerstation show. The first single, a new edit of “Love You More,” honours late collaborator Phil Asher, blending jazz harmonies, house rhythms, and Haines’ signature soprano saxophone.
Harper Finn – “Broken Glass”
Harper Finn has announced his debut album, Silo Park, out October 31st, alongside a new single, “Broken Glass”. Produced by US musician Sam Evian (Big Thief, Cass McCombs), the album was recorded on 16-track tape in Woodstock, New York, and explores themes of change, isolation, and self-discovery. Finn will mark the release with two New Zealand shows this November.
Imani-J – “Part of Me”
Kiwi-Haitian artist Imani-J has released her debut EP’s latest track, “Part of Me”, blending smooth R&B melodies with Afrobeats rhythms and guitar riffs.
Mild Orange – The//Glow
Kiwi rockers Mild Orange have released their fourth album, The//Glow, following a period of international touring and relocation. Now based in the northern hemisphere, the band recorded the album over three years while navigating global tours and life changes. They describe it as capturing their “glow-state,” a mix of creative energy and camaraderie. Mild Orange will soon tour extensively across the UK and Europe.
