2026 Aotearoa Music Awards: Who Will Win, Who Should Win
Posted in: Music Lists
Our editorial team consider the runners and riders in some of the main categories at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
New Music Monday: The Best New Zealand Music for February 12th-18th
Posted in: Music FeaturesHere are the latest tracks we're loving from Sam Bambery, Brandn Shiraz, Grecco Romank, Wet Denim, Nauti, Tami Neilson, and more
New Music Monday: The Best New Zealand Music for November 6th-12th
Posted in: Music FeaturesDive into the freshest Aotearoa releases from Brandn Shiraz, Goodwill, Erny Bell, Kaylee Bell, Rita Mae, Georgia Lines, and more
Song You Need to Know: MOKOMOKAI ft. Brandn Shiraz, ‘ROOFRACKS’
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe underground veterans and one of Auckland's rising stars coolly combine on the lead single from MOKOMOKAI's new album
