New Zealand Music News — Independent Music New Zealand

PHOTO CREDIT: Warren Paea Tāmaki Makarau's party-punk spitballers Dick Move are back with their first new music in two years, and it's a ho ho hell of a tune! With four out of five of the band members fluent in East Coast slang, they're bringing the classic burn "Did you get eyes for Christmas" to the big smoke, and to a radio station near you.  Eyes For Christmas by Dick Move   "This song is about a cracker of a one liner that echoes through small town Aotearoa. Someone staring, dare we say ogling at you? Hit ‘em with the almighty “you get...

'Fearsome Engine' is the title track from Ripship’s upcoming LP (out via 1:12 Records on December 16th), and the band’s third and final single release for the year. The track is available on streaming services NOW!

Today Mini Miller — AKA Drew Miller, a 17 (!) year old musician and songwriter based in Ōtautahi, — shares her new single 'Early Bones'. This single is the first new music since her debut EP Tangerine Days. Mini Miller’s new tune is filled with warm acoustic strums, plucked ukulele and expert vocal harmonies. Her songs document her salad days growing up in Aotearoa’s South Island. Miller has strong ties to the local music scene, working closely with Winegum Records and Mousey. Reflecting on the track Miller responds “I am happy and relieved that people can finally listen to Early Bones. It's my metaphorical...

Today, Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) and the NZ Music Commission have announced the comeback of the annual GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT - a two-day conference for musicians and industry people alike held at Roundhead Studios with the aim to provide "further education, inspiration and the chance to connect to the global music industry for those ready to take their next step on to the world stage." Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) Chairperson, Pippa Ryan-Kidd adds, “Our aim with Going Global is to help our local artists that are already on their career path and ready to make the next step into international markets. It is the perfect next step after the Going...