The 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards Belonged to Māori Artists
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Marlon Williams, MOKOMOKAI, MĀ, Alien Weaponry, and more excellent Māori artists were big winners at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards
2026 Aotearoa Music Awards: Who Will Win, Who Should Win
Posted in: Music ListsOur editorial team consider the runners and riders in some of the main categories at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards.
Marlon Williams Leads 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards Nominations
Posted in: Music NewsGeneva AM, Stan Walker, Tami Neilson, Dick Move, Ringlets, Phoebe Rings, and more are amongst this year's finalists
The Best Australian & New Zealand Songs of the 21st Century So Far
Posted in: Music ListsPresenting our favourite Australian and New Zealand songs of the 21st century so far, featuring Lorde, Kylie, Powderfinger, Stan Walker, and more
The 50 Best New Zealand Albums of 2025
Posted in: Music ListsOur ranking of the best New Zealand albums of 2025, featuring Lorde, BENEE, The Beths, Kaylee Bell, and more
How Lamb of God Influenced Alien Weaponry’s New Album
Posted in: Music NewsAlien Weaponry have revealed their excitement at having Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe feature on their new album
‘This Is Who We Are… We’re Not Going Anywhere’: Alien Weaponry Won’t Stop Taking Māori Culture to the World
Posted in: Music FeaturesOn their heaviest, most vital record yet, the Aotearoa groove-metal trio double down on cultural power, generational pride, and global connection — with a little help from Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe
Alien Weaponry Channel Māori Lore and Modern Rage on Monumental ‘Te Rā’
Posted in: Music NewsA potent mixture of anger, frustration, reverence, and resistance, 'Te Rā' is a battle cry from Aotearoa to the world
Best New Zealand Music of the Week: February 17th-23rd
Posted in: Music FeaturesStay up to date with all the standout tracks released last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup
Best New Zealand Music of the Week: Jan 13th-19th
Posted in: Music FeaturesStay up to date with all the standout tracks released last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup
