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, hip hop trio Mokomokai, and pop-rock artist Emerson. 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.
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 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.