New Zealand Music News

Ingrid And The Ministers. In the lead-up to their long-awaited sophomore album BOOFHEAD, Ingrid And The Ministers have announced a nationwide tour to celebrate the record's conception and release, visiting four locations around the motu this November and December.  Joined by bandmates James Morgan, Scott Maynard and Kim Andrews, Ingrid serves a masterful balance of raw intensity and sweet sensitivity in their songs, ranging from punk to folk-rock - and many sounds in between. Their exciting performances have stirred the hearts of many audience members in Aotearoa and beyond. Check the details below and grab your tickets to experience their live exhibition for yourself!   FRIDAY 11TH...

Hans Pucket // Photo: Oscar Keys Hans Pucket are releasing their brand new album, No Drama, on November 4th via Carpark Records, and based on the little glimpses into the record we've had so far (two singles, 'My Brain Is A Vacant Space' and 'No Drama'), we are very excited to hear the rest.  Crafting an album takes a lot of hard work, and the Hans Pucket crew are keen to celebrate with us all. They've announced two album release shows in their hometowns, Te Whanganui-A-Tara and Tāmaki Makaurau, the weekend that the album drops, so make sure you go and...

Pipsy // Photo by Sara Tansy. Te Whanganui-A-Tara/Wellington-based band PIPSY (project of Paul Pouwels McMillan, they/them) have released a new single 'Underdog' today. It is the third single to be released from their upcoming album All You Ever Wanted - out November 2nd.  'Underdog' is a sweet, incessantly catchy dream-pop bop; warm piano chords embed the piece with a groovy 80's-inspired tone, with Paul's glossy vocals gliding over the beat that bursts in halfway, spinning the track into a danceable, psychedelic dimension.  Underdog (single) by PIPSY "While I was writing this record I was playing a lot of keyboards and synths, so the song was written...

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...