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. Formed by the late reggae pioneer Carl Perkins (formerly of Herbs) and his multi-instrumentalist sons Te Omeka and Isaiah, the group is celebrated globally for their flawless three-part vocal harmonies and conscious, uplifting songwriting. Making history as the first domestic reggae band to debut an album at #1 on the New Zealand charts with Island Vibration, they have earned multiple Gold and Platinum certifications and rocked mainstages worldwide. House of Shem continues to stand as a premier ambassador of Kiwi reggae.
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!