Future of Music 2026
Our annual Future of Music list returns with another crop of exciting Aotearoa and Australian acts ready for the global stage
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Our annual Future of Music list returns with another crop of exciting Aotearoa and Australian acts ready for the global stage
The rising Kiwi pop star tells us about his second EP 'Say hi to Paula', moving to London, and much more
Stay up to date with all the New Zealand music releases from last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup
Stay up to date with all the standout music releases from last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup
Luca George’s new EP 'Say hi to Paula' is his most vulnerable work yet, led by the cinematic heartbreak anthem “'brOKen'
Stay up to date with all the standout music releases from last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup
The Aotearoa-born alt-pop artist has dropped his first single of the year, offering a taste of new music on the horizon
George was named in our 'Future of Music' series earlier this year
The 'Future of Music' is here. In conjunction with our global Rolling Stone partners, our editorial team has compiled a list of 25 of the most exciting and innovative artists from Australia and New Zealand.
The rising pop artist has bared his soul on the title track of his forthcoming EP