Championing Independent Artists In Aotearoa & Beyond
A Triumph for Kiwi Music: Independent Folk Artist Mel Parsons Hits #1 on Official NZ Top 40 Album Chart
Tūī-winning indie folk songwriter Mel Parsons has achieved a career-defining milestone with her seventh studio album, Castle Hill, debuting at #1 on the Official NZ Top 40 Albums Chart.
Hine’s debut EP Ka Mua Ka Muri lands at #4 on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Albums Chart
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist GiGi Crayford, performing as HINE, has made an impressive chart debut with her debut project release, Ka Mua Ka Muri EP, entering the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Albums Chart at #4.
Mountain Boy’s New Album The Nights Debuts At #7 On The Official Top 20 Aotearoa Albums Chart
Mountain Boy has officially charted on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Albums Chart, with their highly anticipated second album, The Nights, entering at #7.
Next Up: Charisma Club Fronts Spotify’s Fresh Finds AU/NZ Playlist
Auckland songwriter and producer Josh Stewart’s passion project Charisma Club recently landed the cover spot of Spotify AU/NZ’s flagship Fresh Finds playlist with the new single Your Love.
Iharaira Starr (FKA Israel Starr) Featured in Rolling Stone AU/NZ Following Release of New Album
Following the release of his third studio album, The Producers Chair Vol. 3. Way Finder. The Quiet Achiever, Aotearoa reggae heavyweight Iharaira Starr (FKA Israel Starr) has been featured in an in-depth profile by Rolling Stone AU/NZ.
Critically Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Reb Fountain Releases Live Recorded Album Water for Gasoline
Blending old-school folk, country, blues, and rock in the tradition of legends like Bob Dylan, Water for Gasoline captures an urgent, unvarnished energy.
Flamingo Pier Announce New Album ‘Woven Together’
DRM NZ are stoked to be releasing Woven Together, the highly anticipated new album from beloved dance trio Flamingo Pier.
It’s Our Time: Suzy Cato Brings the Magic of ‘You and Me’ to a New Generation
Beloved Aotearoa icon Suzy Cato for the release of her heartwarming new album, You and Me (Together), Vol. 1.
IHARAIRA STARR (FKA ISRAEL STARR) UNVEILS new reggae album
Reggae and roots powerhouse Iharaira Starr (formerly known as Israel Starr) is set to release his deeply personal and long-awaited new album “The Producers Chair Vol. 3. Way Finder. The Quiet Achiever”
DRM NZ Artists Named Finalists for the 2026 Pacific Music Awards
DRM NZ is proud to celebrate a standout roster of talent named as finalists for the 2026 Pacific Music Awards.
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.
