We’re Committing to Māori Music. Here’s Why
Posted in: Music News
In this election year, we're committing to covering more te reo Māori on Rolling Stone AU/NZ. Here's why.
‘It Became Something Much More Spiritual’: How Māori Artists Navigate Between Te Reo and English
Posted in: Music FeaturesWe connected with artists from across Aotearoa to find out about their personal journeys with te reo Māori
‘We’ve Come a Long Way — but We’re Still Not There Yet’: Māori Artists on What Needs to Change in Aotearoa Music
Posted in: Music FeaturesMāori artists are more prominent than ever at the top level of our country's music scene — but a lot of work still needs to be done
Tamatha Paul, Te Reo Māori and When a Language Needs to Be Protected
Posted in: Culture FeaturesGreen Party MP Tamatha Paul called English a "bastard language" in Parliament. But it wasn't the most important thing she said.
These Māori Artists Want to Take Te Reo to the World
Posted in: Music NewsMOHI, Jordyn with a Why, and HOPE have joined forces as 4 The Masses, and they want to "take reo Māori global"
8 Māori Artists You Need to Know
Posted in: Music ListsWe asked some incredible artists to name the Māori music they're loving right now, from obscure Bandcamp releases to national rising stars
The Rise of Te Ao Māori in Contemporary Music
Posted in: Music FeaturesFrom Marlon Williams to TEEKS, Theia and Te Wehi, Māori artists are reshaping contemporary music by bringing te ao Māori into every genre
New Album, New Name: Welcome to Israel Starr’s Exciting Next Chapter
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe artist now known as Iharaira Starr tells us about his latest music, his Māori and Rasta identities, and much more
Son & Water Are One of Aotearoa’s Biggest Chart Successes of 2026
Posted in: Music FeaturesOver the past 12 months, Son & Water have been just as much of a mainstay in the charts as big-name acts like Six60 and Lorde
Sunreturn Signing, Amamelia Collaborator: Meet Up-And-Coming Whangārei Singer-Songwriter Junny
Posted in: Music FeaturesAn artist working with Sunreturn is usually a guarantee of quality, and so it proved to be the case again with Junny
