Fresh Finds Alert! Dillon Jo’s Debut Album Guard Dog
Most recently selected as the cover of Spotify’s Fresh Finds AU & NZ, Dillon Jo are quickly making a name for themselves as one of the most exciting alt acts emerging out of Te Whanganui / Wellington.
Defined by Dillon Jo as “dreamy droppy rock pop,” their debut album Guard Dog balances hard-edged alternative rock with lush shoegaze and dream-pop textures. The female-fronted record swings seamlessly between ferocious vulnerability and quiet ache.
The album’s focus track Windmill sets the tone for the project, diving into the struggles of entering your 20s, drifting friendships, and navigating internal anxiety.
Listen to the full album below!
Te Matatini & Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai hit platinum for their waiata Te Ata Māhina (feat. Whenua Patuwai)
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Christoph El Truento enters the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Albums Chart at #1
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Aro Win The 2026 APRA Maioha Award
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Beloved Aotearoa music festival Jim Beam Homegrown is back for its 20th year! Headlining next year’s biggest day of music is a stellar lineup of homegrown icons, featuring Fat Freddy’s Drop, Full Metal Orchestra, Devilskin, and Sir Dave Dobbyn. Taking place at Claudelands Oval, Kirikiriroa Hamilton. Saturday 3rd April 2027. Tickets On Sale Here
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!