

Championing Independent Artists In Aotearoa & Beyond

From For You Page to Playlists: EDYONTHEBEAT and Talia Perese Convert Viral Heat Into Streaming Success
A casual glance behind the studio curtain has transformed into a major digital breakthrough for award-winning producer EDYONTHEBEAT and rising R&B sensation Talia Perese.

DRM Welcomes Alt-Pop Powerhouse Kiki Rockwell to Global Roster
Based in the lush landscapes of Aotearoa’s South Island, Kiki Rockwell is a fiercely independent artist and producer, carving out a distinct niche in the indie-pop and dark-folk scenes.

DRM Artists Shine at the 2026 Aotearoa Children’s Music Awards
It was a massive afternoon for the DRM roster at the 2026 Aotearoa Children’s Music Awards

Mountain Boy Lands Spotify’s Coffee + Chill (609.9K Followers)
Mountain Boy is proving that his latest single, Monsters is a true force to be reckoned with.

DRM Teams Up With Aotearoa Music Chart Icon Hollie Smith
Based in Tāmaki Makaurau-Auckland, Hollie Smith is undeniably one of Aotearoa’s most iconic and powerful voices, reigning supreme in the soul, blues, and jazz landscapes.

DRM Heavyweights Set to Take the Stage at BIGSOUND 2026
The DRM roster is headed across the Tasman in full force, with a stellar contingent of artists officially announced for the prestigious BIGSOUND 2026 showcase lineup.

DRM Signs Aotearoa Reggae Icons House of Shem
Hailing from the rural heartland of Whanganui, Aotearoa, House of Shem is one of the most beloved and influential forces in roots and Pacific reggae.

DRM Signs International Reggae Collab with Te Omeka Perkins x Bubba Souljah
In a monumental cross-ocean collaboration, Te Omeka Perkins and Bubba Souljah have joined forces to fuse the heavy reggae spirits of Aotearoa and Hawaiʻi.

1814’s New Visual LIVE Project Celebrates Connection & Collaboration
One of Aotearoa's most beloved reggae bands is set to enter an renaissance era

With China Already His #2 Global Market, Carl Doy Expands Footprint via DRM and The Orchard Network Partnership
Aotearoa’s piano icon Carl Doy is taking East Asia by storm, and a powerhouse collaborative push is about to amplify his reach even further.






















