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Lots of excellent artists have been nominated for the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards, but there were also some surprising choices
Geneva AM, Stan Walker, Tami Neilson, Dick Move, Ringlets, Phoebe Rings, and more are amongst this year's finalists
Bic Runga just returned with 'Red Sunset', her first album of all-original material in 15 years. But as she told Rolling Stone AU/NZ, it's not really a 'comeback' record at all.
New Zealand has been named as the Lead Country Partner for the 20th anniversary of the beloved English festival
The Ōtepoti band only released one album (to date), but it's a rewarding collection of indie-pop that revels in experimentation
Stay up to date with all the New Zealand music releases from last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup
Presenting our favourite Australian and New Zealand songs of the 21st century so far, featuring Lorde, Kylie, Powderfinger, Stan Walker, and more
We caught up with the Auckland indie musician ahead of his appearance at The Others Way 2025
Confirmed keynote speakers include artists L.A.B, 9Lives, Princess Chelsea, and more
Pickle Darling featured in our 80 Best New Zealand Albums of the Decade So Far list with their 2023 record ‘Laundromat’
