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It’s New Music Friday, which means all of this week’s releases have landed in our Fresh Cuts / Puoro Hou playlist. 🔥 Tap...
12/06/2026

It’s New Music Friday, which means all of this week’s releases have landed in our Fresh Cuts / Puoro Hou playlist. 🔥 Tap in and listen now on Spotify and Apple Music.

Greta O'Leary returns with the rollicking 'Year of the Dog', while Pakōpakō x Baitercell x Just2maori deliver a drum & bass waiata reo Māori fusion on 'Do It Like That'. Emerson - the artist leans into alt‑pop with 'Want Him Bad', and Wet Denim band reveal a new, slower-burn side on 'Silence'.

Also out now: Edyonthebeat shares the second single from his upcoming album 'i'm just a producer', an R&B heater with Myshaan. JessB returns with 'Not Today', her first release of 2026, and Imani-J steps into a bold new era with 'me > you'. Plus, Gin Wigmore brings the energy with her rock‑driven new track 'Rodeo'.

🔗 Listen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7y4Lfk7w2jWKBJ50OAgm1i?si=064a8bd757fe47fc
🔗 Listen on Apple Music here: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fresh-cuts-puoro-hou/pl.b70bcf16a9f343dab9450fa30e6a60f9

11/06/2026

Louder for the people in the back! 📣 Rosie Teese's important take on spotlighting more local country acts when international artists come to Aotearoa. We can't wait to release her full Get To Know video with Charlotte Ryan, rolling out from next week 🎥

🎶✨ Finalists announced for the 2026 Aotearoa Children's Music Awards | Ngā Manu Tīrairaka!Jump into the fun and join us ...
11/06/2026

🎶✨ Finalists announced for the 2026 Aotearoa Children's Music Awards | Ngā Manu Tīrairaka!

Jump into the fun and join us in celebrating this year’s incredible finalists, a vibrant mix of playful, imaginative and inspiring music for tamariki across Aotearoa. 🌈🎤

From singalong favourites to stories grounded in te ao Māori, these artists and creators are shaping the next generation of Kiwi music lovers. Huge congratulations to all finalists across artist, song and NZ On Air Best Children’s Music Video categories. What an amazing achievement 👏

Winners will be celebrated on Sunday 28 June at The Tuning Fork in Tāmaki Makaurau, and we can already feel the excitement building. It’s going to be a wiggly, wonderful celebration 🎉

08/06/2026

Getting to know WHO SHOT SCOTT’s musical upbringing, thanks to his Mum 🥹

🎥 Watch the full video with Charlotte Ryan and WHO SHOT SCOTT, out now

08/06/2026

Introvert offstage 🤝🏼 chaos on stage 🔥 Charlotte Ryan sits down with WHO SHOT SCOTT to dive into the stories behind his artistry ✨

🎧 Listen to his new album ‘HAIRY’ out on all streaming platforms now.

Out now! 💿 The latest releases across May are in our NewTracks playlist, spotlighting the sounds from Aotearoa right now...
08/06/2026

Out now! 💿 The latest releases across May are in our NewTracks playlist, spotlighting the sounds from Aotearoa right now.

Leading the way is Te Wehi and his stand out track 'Dreams' from his debut album 'I’m Home', a 14-track album rooted in real-life stories, cultural pride, and deep whakapapa.

⏰ The NewTracks July round is open for applications now and the deadline for this round is Monday 15 June. This upcoming compilation will be for songs released between 20 May - 10 July.

🔗 Listen on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ru/playlist/newtracks-june-2026-vol-303/pl.cc0e333c26d84b7da5a43a2d530f08c4?l=en-GB

🔗 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5m8BZ9h99gexaILPNJkfK1?si=094fb5813eb64bd4

New music from this week is out now on our Fresh Cuts / Puoro Hou playlist Listen now on Apple Music and Spotify, save y...
05/06/2026

New music from this week is out now on our Fresh Cuts / Puoro Hou playlist Listen now on Apple Music and Spotify, save your favourites, and stay up to date with the latest from Aotearoa!

Leading the releases is WHO SHOT SCOTT with his new album 'HAIRY', a deeply personal project reflecting on his teenage years. Also out now: Sylvee's EP 'Tender' and Junny's debut EP 'Kumara Suite'.

On the singles front, Beth Torrance shares 'Suzy May' ahead of her upcoming EP, while CCTV release 'Cowboy Song' from their forthcoming debut album. Plus, new tracks from TîMMY the FIRST, Gracie Moller, Mountain Boy, Thorington, and new collaboration between Erin G Music & Dera Meelan.

🔗 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7y4Lfk7w2jWKBJ50OAgm1i?si=961038e22be84de1
🔗 Listen on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fresh-cuts-puoro-hou/pl.b70bcf16a9f343dab9450fa30e6a60f9

04/06/2026

Ahead of his debut album, Charlotte Ryan and WHO SHOT SCOTT get into the studio to chat about the personal and meaningful stories behind his new album ‘HAIRY’.

🎥 Catch the full Get To Know interview out next Monday 🎧 ‘HAIRY’ by WHO SHOT SCOTT out tomorrow, Friday 5th June!

03/06/2026

From singing in her bedroom at 12 years old, to studio sessions in L.A. with Bambaata Marley 😱 Being on stage and making music has always been the goal for Imani-J 🎥 Watch the full video with Charlotte Ryan and Imani-J, out now.

02/06/2026

Blending Afrofusion and R&B, Imani-J is a rising superstar with a powerful story, one which includes a collab with the iconic Bambaata Marley on their song ‘Talk Is Cheap’ 🔥✨ Charlotte Ryan sits down with her at the Big Fan desk to dive into the journey so far.

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