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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!
Critically Acclaimed Artist Reb Fountain claims her third #1 on the Aotearoa Top 20 Albums Chart!
Aotearoa folk-rock powerhouse Reb Fountain has solidified her position atop New Zealand’s music scene as her new record,
Emerging R&B Sensation & 2026 Pacific Music Award-winning Artist Talia Perese Lands Feature in Rolling Stone AU-NZ.
Rolling Stone AU/NZ highlighted South Auckland rising star Talia Perese as part of their "Song You Need to Know" series for her new single Groundhog Day with MELODOWNZ and Zhuli.
Celebrating Our DRM Winners & Big Moments at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards!
What a night for Pacific music!
A Triumph for Kiwi Music: Independent Folk Artist Mel Parsons Hits #1 on Official NZ Top 40 Album Chart
Tūī-winning indie folk songwriter Mel Parsons has achieved a career-defining milestone with her seventh studio album, Castle Hill, debuting at #1 on the Official NZ Top 40 Albums Chart.
Hine’s debut EP Ka Mua Ka Muri lands at #4 on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Albums Chart
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist GiGi Crayford, performing as HINE, has made an impressive chart debut with her debut project release, Ka Mua Ka Muri EP, entering the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Albums Chart at #4.
Mountain Boy’s New Album The Nights Debuts At #7 On The Official Top 20 Aotearoa Albums Chart
Mountain Boy has officially charted on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Albums Chart, with their highly anticipated second album, The Nights, entering at #7.
Next Up: Charisma Club Fronts Spotify’s Fresh Finds AU/NZ Playlist
Auckland songwriter and producer Josh Stewart’s passion project Charisma Club recently landed the cover spot of Spotify AU/NZ’s flagship Fresh Finds playlist with the new single Your Love.
Iharaira Starr (FKA Israel Starr) Featured in Rolling Stone AU/NZ Following Release of New Album
Following the release of his third studio album, The Producers Chair Vol. 3. Way Finder. The Quiet Achiever, Aotearoa reggae heavyweight Iharaira Starr (FKA Israel Starr) has been featured in an in-depth profile by Rolling Stone AU/NZ.
Critically Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Reb Fountain Releases Live Recorded Album Water for Gasoline
Blending old-school folk, country, blues, and rock in the tradition of legends like Bob Dylan, Water for Gasoline captures an urgent, unvarnished energy.
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.