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. Taking over Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley this September, the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest music discovery festival will feature must-see performances from a powerhouse crew of DRM-backed talent: soulful powerhouse Deva Mahal, rising indie-rock force Great South, electronic producer Late June, alternative breakout Mim Jensen, and hip hop trio Mokomokai. Emerging pop-rock sensation emerson is also set to join the Sweat It Out Publishing BIGSOUND Writing Camp. As global industry heavyweights and tastemakers gather for the festival’s milestone 25th anniversary, these incredible acts are primed to showcase the absolute best of Aotearoa’s diverse music scene on the world stage.
The Boondocks & Devilskin Light Up The Rock 2000 Live
Every year, New Zealand’s iconic rock station, The Rock, runs The Rock 2000 - the country’s biggest annual music countdown, driven entirely by listener votes to determine the top 2,000 rock tracks of all time.
Alt-rock Four-piece Half/Angel Land Cover of Spotify’s Fresh Finds AU & NZ
If you haven’t heard of Half/Angel it’s time to wake up!
Greatsouth Lands Spot on Spotify’s Waiata Reo Māori Cover Rotation Following Standout BIGSOUND Showcases
Rising Aotearoa artist Greatsouth, the project of Papakura-based musician Payton Taplin (Te Rarawa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa), continues his rapid momentum as he joins the 6-artist rotation for the front cover of Spotify’s flagship Waiata Reo Māori playlist. The placement highlights his breakout track, It’s getting hotti – demo, an intimate, raw cut that has […]
We Celebrate Deva Mahal Making The Top 5 Finalists For The 2026 APRA Silver Scroll Awards
This year, our very own Deva Mahal has been nominated for her 2026 single Someone's Daughter.
More Views, Same Revenue? Decoding YouTube’s Latest Metric Shift!
If public view counts across long-form YouTube content look like they are climbing faster than usual, it isn't an anomaly.
We Celebrate Mel Parsons Hitting #1 On The Official Top 40 Albums Chart
We were beyond stoked to celebrate a massive milestone for Mel Parsons, whose latest album Castle Hill has officially hit #1 on the Official Top 40 Albums chart!