The Rise of Te Ao Māori in Contemporary Music
Posted in: Music Features
From Marlon Williams to TEEKS, Theia and Te Wehi, Māori artists are reshaping contemporary music by bringing te ao Māori into every genre
In My Room with Geneva AM
Posted in: Music FeaturesGeneva AM performed an 'In My Room' session for our 'Future of Music' series ahead of a special show at Auckland's Q Theatre
Why Are Some of New Zealand’s Best Artists Joining This New Music Platform?
Posted in: Music FeaturesIt's backed by investors including Lorde and the co-founder of Substack. Bic Runga, Troy Kingi, Fazerdaze, Dick Move, and more of the country's best artists have signed up. What is Lume?
2026 Aotearoa Music Awards: The Best and Worst Moments
Posted in: Music ListsLast night's Aotearoa Music Awards had memorable speeches, big wins, and some not-so-good moments. In other words, a vintage awards show.
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.
Geneva AM’s Joyous Dance Music Is Infectious
Posted in: Music FeaturesRead an exclusive interview with Māori producer and vocalist Geneva AM, one of our Future of Music 2026 acts
Future of Music 2026
Posted in: Music ListsOur annual Future of Music list returns with another crop of exciting Aotearoa and Australian acts ready for the global stage
Why Geneva AM Won Best Independent Debut at the 2026 Taite Music Prize
Posted in: Music NewsGeneva AM earned the Auckland Live Best Independent Debut Award thanks to the spellbinding 'Pikipiki'. Here's why she won.
Marlon Williams Takes Top Honour at 2026 Taite Music Prize
Posted in: Music NewsWilliams receives a $12,500 cash prize, courtesy of founding partner Recorded Music NZ
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
