Here’s Rolling Stone AU/NZ‘s weekly roundup of the freshest sounds from New Zealand music.
Check out previous coverage on Reb Fountain.
Missed last week’s highlights? Catch up below.
Serebii – “Verrans Corner”
A slice of dreamy neo-soul arrives courtesy of Tāmaki Makaurau’s Serebii with his latest single, “Verrans Corner”—the second track from his upcoming album Dime (out March 28).
Alisa Xayalith – “What The Hell Do We Do Now?”
A song for your anti-Valentine’s playlist—Alisa Xayalith drops another indie-pop gem ahead of her debut solo album, Slow Crush, out in April. With five tracks already out, including the airy standout “Roses”, it’s shaping up to be a stunning release from The Naked and Famous vocalist.
Michael Llewellyn – “Down By the Packs”
Michael Llewellyn’s latest release washes over you with soft drums and a melancholic melody—a tender yet hopeful second single from his upcoming sophomore album, I’M GORGEOUS, showcasing his skill with juxtaposition.
Foley – “Fever”
Unrequited love and heartbreak might be on Foley’s mind in their latest track, “Fever,” but the pop duo remains in top form ahead of their new album, That’s Life, Baby!, dropping February 28. No signs of slowing down.
Dani Josie – “Lovebomber”
Ever been love-bombed? Wellington newcomer Dani Josie has the perfect track for it—a high-energy pop-punk number that hits hard and fast.
NO CIGAR – “Problem”
Maybe it was the European air (or a few French cigars) that sparked NO CIGARS’ latest run of solid material, written in France during their tour last year. The jangly, cruisy “Problem” follows December’s “Chantilly”, hinting at a strong new album on the way for 2025.
Jude Kelly – “Siren Song”
Carving out a lane with evocative releases, Dunedin-born singer-songwriter Jude Kelly returns with a folk-tinged tune packed with drama and soulful vocals.
PRINS – “Run!”
PRINS jumps into the fast lane with “Run!”—a reflective pop single that marks the Kiwi-now-LA-based artist’s first release in a year, and it’s charged with power.
Womb – “Angels”
A lovely, textured gem from the Flying Nun sibling trio, this one ebbs and flows between reality and dreams: “I was dreaming about the future / I forgot about the present.”
Saint Lane, Mattymadeit – “Flashback”
Gold Coast-based NZ/Fijian rapper-singer Saint Lane links up with Aussie producer Mattymadeit for “Flashback”, an upbeat track with UK garage energy. The release lands as Saint Lane hits the road across Australia with Keli Holiday (the solo project of Peking Duk’s Adam Hyde).
alayna, Mokita – “Blue”
Auckland-based singer-songwriter slows things down with ‘Blue,’ a hushed, intimate track featuring Nashville’s Mokita on vocals and production.
