A.R.T and Sam V Lead 2026 Pacific Music Awards Finalists
33 artists have been recognised across 13 categories this year, with the winners set to be announced in Manuka in August
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Best Australian and New Zealand Music of the Week: Julia Jacklin, Daine, Office Dog and More
Posted in: Music ListsCheck out the best ANZ releases between June 15th-21st, featuring Mel Parsons, The Veils, Sonic Reducer, Miss Kaninna and more
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‘A Step Up in Every Way’: Caru and Brandn Shiraz Follow AMA Triumph with New EP
Posted in: Music NewsCaru and Brandn Shiraz follow their Aotearoa Music Awards win for Best Electronic Artist with another stellar joint EP
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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.
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The ZIPS Collective Prove That ANZ Hip-Hop Is in a Healthy Place Right Now
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe Auckland-born ZIPS collective, featuring Church, AP, deadforest and more, have dropped one of the best albums of 2026 so far
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This Year’s Biggest Aotearoa Music Awards Snubs and Surprises: Dunedin, Theia, BENEE
Posted in: Music ListsLots of excellent artists have been nominated for the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards, but there were also some surprising choices
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Best New Zealand Music of the Week: December 1st-7th
Posted in: Music FeaturesStay up to date with all the New Zealand music releases from last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup
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The Others Way 2025: Meet Caru and Brandn Shiraz
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe talented Auckland producer and rapper joined forces for one of the best EPs of the year. Now they're taking their tracks to The Others Way.
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Best New Zealand Music of the Week: April 21st-27th
Posted in: Music FeaturesStay up to date with all the standout tracks released last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup
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Best New Zealand Music of the Week: January 20th-26th
Posted in: Music FeaturesStay up to date with all the standout tracks released last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup
