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.
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.