Song You Need to Know: Bumpy, ‘Kanana’
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Naarm/Melbourne soul artist and proud Noongar woman Bumpy has lifted the lid on her debut album 'Kanana', with the title track out today
Song You Need to Know: Soft Bait, ‘Long Line’
Posted in: Music FeaturesSoft Bait's second single from their forthcoming album 'Life Advice' is the most cohesive example yet of their particular vision of post-punk
Song You Need to Know: MOKOMOKAI, ‘THE ONE’
Posted in: Music FeaturesMOKOMOKAI are back with 'PONO!', the group's third album from Manu and producers DUSTY & GHOS, ahead of their tour with Brandn Shiraz
Song You Need to Know: Sunsick Daisy, ‘Yonder, Young Wonder’
Posted in: Music Features“‘Yonder, Young Wonder’ is about the dangers of nostalgia and how sad it can make you feel,” shares Sunsick Daisy guitarist Kane
Song You Need to Know: BENEE, ‘Off the Rails’
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe New Zealand singer-songwriter returns with an unhinged track produced by the same duo behind 'Green Honda'.
Song You Need to Know: Cindy, ‘Big Summer Blowout’
Posted in: Music FeaturesWest Auckland punks Cindy have been local favourites for a long time. This year could see them reach a wider audience.
Song You Need to Know: chloe: the brand, ‘SPILL’
Posted in: Music FeaturesChloe: the brand is a Naarm-based queer artist who experiments with an atmospheric pop sound in the vein of MUNA and Clairo
Song You Need to Know: Arjuna Oakes, ‘Before It’s All Over’
Posted in: Music Features‘Before It’s All Over’ is a standout from London-based Kiwi Arjuna Oakes’ debut album 'While I’m Distracted'
Song You Need to Know: Deva Mahal ft. Estère, ‘South Coast’
Posted in: Music Features"It's about saying what you mean and not wallowing in your feelings," Mahal says of her comeback single
Song You Need to Know: Paige, ‘Twenties’
Posted in: Music FeaturesAuckland singer-songwriter Paige returns with 'Twenties', her first release of 2025 and the lead single from her upcoming EP
