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Port Noise is such a wonderful New Zealand music festival.
Before the fourth edition kicks off on Saturday, read all about the festival at the link below:
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Before the fourth edition kicks off on Saturday, read all about the festival at the link below:
au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Inside Port Noise, Australasia's Best Little Music Festival
Rolling Stone meets the co-founders of Lyttelton's beloved independent music festival Port Noise.
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February 19, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Port Noise is such a wonderful New Zealand music festival.
Before the fourth edition kicks off on Saturday, read all about the festival at the link below:
au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Before the fourth edition kicks off on Saturday, read all about the festival at the link below:
au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Marlon Williams is taking an extended break from touring. Details below:
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Marlon Williams Announces Extended Touring Break
Marlon Williams' final shows before his extended touring break will take place across Australia next month.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Marlon Williams is taking an extended break from touring. Details below:
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au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Vera Ellen is back.
The Taite Music Prize-winning singer-songwriter has announced her new album, 'Heaven Knows What Time', will be released on May 1st via Flying Nun Records.
Lead single 'Gayfever' is our Video of the Week!
The Taite Music Prize-winning singer-songwriter has announced her new album, 'Heaven Knows What Time', will be released on May 1st via Flying Nun Records.
Lead single 'Gayfever' is our Video of the Week!
February 15, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Vera Ellen is back.
The Taite Music Prize-winning singer-songwriter has announced her new album, 'Heaven Knows What Time', will be released on May 1st via Flying Nun Records.
Lead single 'Gayfever' is our Video of the Week!
The Taite Music Prize-winning singer-songwriter has announced her new album, 'Heaven Knows What Time', will be released on May 1st via Flying Nun Records.
Lead single 'Gayfever' is our Video of the Week!
As BENEE wraps her Laneway sideshows, here's another wee clip from our recent interview.
We chatted about her pop 'boot camp', touring with Olivia Rodrigo and Tate McRae and working with Lily Allen. Not bad company to keep!
We chatted about her pop 'boot camp', touring with Olivia Rodrigo and Tate McRae and working with Lily Allen. Not bad company to keep!
February 15, 2026 at 7:52 AM
As BENEE wraps her Laneway sideshows, here's another wee clip from our recent interview.
We chatted about her pop 'boot camp', touring with Olivia Rodrigo and Tate McRae and working with Lily Allen. Not bad company to keep!
We chatted about her pop 'boot camp', touring with Olivia Rodrigo and Tate McRae and working with Lily Allen. Not bad company to keep!
I’m so thrilled to introduce you to U-NO JUNO, one of the best new bands in New Zealand.
The young noise-punk trio have been one of the most exciting discoveries in our 'Scene Report' series on Dunedin.
Get to know them better below!
#dunedin #nzmusic
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The young noise-punk trio have been one of the most exciting discoveries in our 'Scene Report' series on Dunedin.
Get to know them better below!
#dunedin #nzmusic
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Why U-NO JUNO Are One of the Best New Bands in the Country
A new live music series showcases the exciting promise of Dunedin's young noise-punk trio U-NO JUNO.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:34 AM
I’m so thrilled to introduce you to U-NO JUNO, one of the best new bands in New Zealand.
The young noise-punk trio have been one of the most exciting discoveries in our 'Scene Report' series on Dunedin.
Get to know them better below!
#dunedin #nzmusic
au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
The young noise-punk trio have been one of the most exciting discoveries in our 'Scene Report' series on Dunedin.
Get to know them better below!
#dunedin #nzmusic
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Dunedin noise-punk trio U-NO JUNO might be the best new band in the country.
Please check them out: au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Please check them out: au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Why U-NO JUNO Are One of the Best New Bands in the Country
A new live music series showcases the exciting promise of Dunedin's young noise-punk trio U-NO JUNO.
au.rollingstone.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Dunedin noise-punk trio U-NO JUNO might be the best new band in the country.
Please check them out: au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Please check them out: au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
We're back!
After a brief hiatus, our special Scene Report on Dunedin restarts tomorrow with interviews, retrospectives, live sessions, and more.
In the meantime, here's a wee sneak peek at just a few of the amazing Ōtepoti artists we've got coming up.
#newzealand #dunedin #nzmusic
After a brief hiatus, our special Scene Report on Dunedin restarts tomorrow with interviews, retrospectives, live sessions, and more.
In the meantime, here's a wee sneak peek at just a few of the amazing Ōtepoti artists we've got coming up.
#newzealand #dunedin #nzmusic
February 5, 2026 at 7:44 AM
We're back!
After a brief hiatus, our special Scene Report on Dunedin restarts tomorrow with interviews, retrospectives, live sessions, and more.
In the meantime, here's a wee sneak peek at just a few of the amazing Ōtepoti artists we've got coming up.
#newzealand #dunedin #nzmusic
After a brief hiatus, our special Scene Report on Dunedin restarts tomorrow with interviews, retrospectives, live sessions, and more.
In the meantime, here's a wee sneak peek at just a few of the amazing Ōtepoti artists we've got coming up.
#newzealand #dunedin #nzmusic
We officially launched our special Dunedin 'Scene Report' series this month.
Before you head out for NYE, check out some of the incredible up-and-coming acts we've featured in the series so far!
Thread in the comments…
Before you head out for NYE, check out some of the incredible up-and-coming acts we've featured in the series so far!
Thread in the comments…
December 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
We officially launched our special Dunedin 'Scene Report' series this month.
Before you head out for NYE, check out some of the incredible up-and-coming acts we've featured in the series so far!
Thread in the comments…
Before you head out for NYE, check out some of the incredible up-and-coming acts we've featured in the series so far!
Thread in the comments…
Fraser Thompson is doing vital work cataloguing Dunedin’s live music scene.
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Meet the Photographer Dedicated to Documenting Dunedin Music
If you've been to an Ōtepoti gig anytime in the last decade, you've probably seen hard-working photographer Fraser Thompson.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Fraser Thompson is doing vital work cataloguing Dunedin’s live music scene.
au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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It was great to get Kane Strang’s thoughts on Dunedin music. We chatted about the Crown Hotel, Dale Kerrigan, and lots more.
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Kane Strang on His Connection with Dunedin
The indie rock musician tells us about his favourite venues and bands in his hometown, from the Crown Hotel to Dale Kerrigan.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
It was great to get Kane Strang’s thoughts on Dunedin music. We chatted about the Crown Hotel, Dale Kerrigan, and lots more.
au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
First up in our Dunedin series is a look at the city’s thriving all-ages scene.
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All-Ages Shows Are Big in Dunedin. But the Scene Still Needs Help
All-ages gigs are thriving in Dunedin and Port Chalmers, just as they're flagging elsewhere in New Zealand.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:13 AM
First up in our Dunedin series is a look at the city’s thriving all-ages scene.
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au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
So proud to be launching our 'Scene Report' series on Dunedin.
I first moved to New Zealand because of my love of The 3Ds and so many other great bands associated with Dunedin, so this has been a dream project.
Follow all our Dunedin coverage via the 'Scene Report' section on our homepage!
I first moved to New Zealand because of my love of The 3Ds and so many other great bands associated with Dunedin, so this has been a dream project.
Follow all our Dunedin coverage via the 'Scene Report' section on our homepage!
December 19, 2025 at 5:26 AM
So proud to be launching our 'Scene Report' series on Dunedin.
I first moved to New Zealand because of my love of The 3Ds and so many other great bands associated with Dunedin, so this has been a dream project.
Follow all our Dunedin coverage via the 'Scene Report' section on our homepage!
I first moved to New Zealand because of my love of The 3Ds and so many other great bands associated with Dunedin, so this has been a dream project.
Follow all our Dunedin coverage via the 'Scene Report' section on our homepage!
Presenting the best Australian and New Zealand songs of the 21st century so far.
We finally settled on a top 300 - read the full list now at the Rolling Stone AU/NZ website!
We finally settled on a top 300 - read the full list now at the Rolling Stone AU/NZ website!
December 10, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Presenting the best Australian and New Zealand songs of the 21st century so far.
We finally settled on a top 300 - read the full list now at the Rolling Stone AU/NZ website!
We finally settled on a top 300 - read the full list now at the Rolling Stone AU/NZ website!
Some of the great records that made our Best New Zealand Albums of 2025 list.
December 7, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Some of the great records that made our Best New Zealand Albums of 2025 list.
It’s been such a great year for New Zealand music.
Our editorial team spent longer than usual debating our favourite local albums of 2025
Check out the full list below! (And please feel free to tell me how wrong we got it...)
#newzealand #nzmusic
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Our editorial team spent longer than usual debating our favourite local albums of 2025
Check out the full list below! (And please feel free to tell me how wrong we got it...)
#newzealand #nzmusic
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The 50 Best New Zealand Albums of 2025
Our ranking of the best New Zealand albums of 2025, featuring Lorde, BENEE, The Beths, Kaylee Bell, and more.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:25 AM
It’s been such a great year for New Zealand music.
Our editorial team spent longer than usual debating our favourite local albums of 2025
Check out the full list below! (And please feel free to tell me how wrong we got it...)
#newzealand #nzmusic
au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Our editorial team spent longer than usual debating our favourite local albums of 2025
Check out the full list below! (And please feel free to tell me how wrong we got it...)
#newzealand #nzmusic
au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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"I don’t know if I would’ve been a musician without a computer."
Multi-award-winning electronic artist Ninajirachi chatted with @babyzionov.bsky.social, in advance of her return to NZ this summer — playing the all-star SLACKBARN fest at Black Barn Vineyards!
Get tickets while you can via UTR 💻 🌞
Multi-award-winning electronic artist Ninajirachi chatted with @babyzionov.bsky.social, in advance of her return to NZ this summer — playing the all-star SLACKBARN fest at Black Barn Vineyards!
Get tickets while you can via UTR 💻 🌞
Interview: Ninajirachi (AUS) - SLACKBARN! Festival
Performing with an all star lineup at Black Barn Vineyards in Hawke's Bay on 10th January.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:50 PM
"I don’t know if I would’ve been a musician without a computer."
Multi-award-winning electronic artist Ninajirachi chatted with @babyzionov.bsky.social, in advance of her return to NZ this summer — playing the all-star SLACKBARN fest at Black Barn Vineyards!
Get tickets while you can via UTR 💻 🌞
Multi-award-winning electronic artist Ninajirachi chatted with @babyzionov.bsky.social, in advance of her return to NZ this summer — playing the all-star SLACKBARN fest at Black Barn Vineyards!
Get tickets while you can via UTR 💻 🌞
Big news for my adopted hometown! Six60 and Synthony are coming together for the first-ever live concert at Christchurch’s new stadium.
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Six60 and Synthony to Open New Christchurch Stadium
Two of New Zealand's biggest live acts will host the first-ever live concert at Christchurch's new stadium.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Big news for my adopted hometown! Six60 and Synthony are coming together for the first-ever live concert at Christchurch’s new stadium.
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We’re very proud of Lewis Capaldi in Scotland - and for good reason.
I covered the first show of his long-awaited New Zealand and Australia tour for @rollingstoneaus last night.
Read the full review at the link below.
#lewiscapaldi #scotland
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I covered the first show of his long-awaited New Zealand and Australia tour for @rollingstoneaus last night.
Read the full review at the link below.
#lewiscapaldi #scotland
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Lewis Capaldi New Zealand Tour: Live Review
Lewis Capaldi made his long-awaited return to New Zealand in an emotional Christchurch show.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM
We’re very proud of Lewis Capaldi in Scotland - and for good reason.
I covered the first show of his long-awaited New Zealand and Australia tour for @rollingstoneaus last night.
Read the full review at the link below.
#lewiscapaldi #scotland
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I covered the first show of his long-awaited New Zealand and Australia tour for @rollingstoneaus last night.
Read the full review at the link below.
#lewiscapaldi #scotland
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Dick Move earned a Taite Music Prize nomination for their second album 'Wet'. Don't bet against them repeating the feat next year for their excellent new record 'Dream, Believe, Achieve'.
Lucy Suttor says awards recognition is significant to her being the singer in a female-fronted punk band.
Lucy Suttor says awards recognition is significant to her being the singer in a female-fronted punk band.
November 28, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Dick Move earned a Taite Music Prize nomination for their second album 'Wet'. Don't bet against them repeating the feat next year for their excellent new record 'Dream, Believe, Achieve'.
Lucy Suttor says awards recognition is significant to her being the singer in a female-fronted punk band.
Lucy Suttor says awards recognition is significant to her being the singer in a female-fronted punk band.
Jim Nothing is one of New Zealand’s best indie musicians.
I caught up with him ahead of The Others Way!
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I caught up with him ahead of The Others Way!
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Jim Nothing Discusses AMAs Win, The Others Way and More
We caught up with the Auckland indie musician ahead of his appearance at The Others Way 2025.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Jim Nothing is one of New Zealand’s best indie musicians.
I caught up with him ahead of The Others Way!
au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
I caught up with him ahead of The Others Way!
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Dick Move are one of the best punk bands in the game. Read all about them in my interview with frontwoman Lucy Sutton at the link.
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Dick Move Discuss Their New Album 'Dream, Believe, Achieve'
Dick Move have supported Foo Fighters and been nominated for prestigious awards. But they'll always be a DIY punk band at heart.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Dick Move are one of the best punk bands in the game. Read all about them in my interview with frontwoman Lucy Sutton at the link.
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Bic Runga's new album, Red Sunset, recorded in Paris, will be released on Friday, February 13. It's her first collection of original material since 2011’s Belle. The title track 'Red Sunset' is out today, and The Red Sunset Tour... www.audioculture.co.nz/profile/bic-...
Bic Runga - AudioCulture
With her four studio albums of singer-songwriter pop, Runga has straddled the line between auteur and commercially successful pop star well. She is part of New Zealand’s music establishment, one of ou...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Bic Runga's new album, Red Sunset, recorded in Paris, will be released on Friday, February 13. It's her first collection of original material since 2011’s Belle. The title track 'Red Sunset' is out today, and The Red Sunset Tour... www.audioculture.co.nz/profile/bic-...