Best New Zealand Music of the Week: June 16th-22nd
Posted in: Music Features
Stay up to date with all the standout tracks and new music releases from last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup
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Song You Need to Know: Cindy, ‘Big Summer Blowout’
Posted in: Music FeaturesWest Auckland punks Cindy have been local favourites for a long time. This year could see them reach a wider audience.
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Georgia Lines Channels Bad Dreams & Exes in New Single ‘Julia’
Posted in: Music NewsThe Aotearoa singer-songwriter shares the second taste of her upcoming EP 'The Guest House', due out in August.
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Lorde Drops Final ‘Virgin’ Single, Her ‘Ode to City Life and Horniness’
Posted in: Music NewsLorde has released ‘Hammer', the final single before her highly-anticipated album 'Virgin' arrives at the end of this month.
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New Zealand Music Is Making Waves Worldwide. But Why Aren’t Kiwis Listening?
Posted in: Music FeaturesNew Zealand acts are winning fans worldwide, but Kiwis aren't streaming and supporting them as much at home. Rolling Stone AU/NZ spoke with NO CIGAR, Borderline, and Earth Tongue to work out why.
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Lorde Announces Early Listening Parties for New Album ‘Virgin’
Posted in: Music NewsThe Aotearoa pop star has also teased her next single, 'Hammer', from the upcoming album 'Virgin', which is set to release this Friday.
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‘This One Feels Different’: Liam Finn Can’t Wait for Crowded House’s Red Hot Summer Tour
Posted in: Music FeaturesLiam Finn tells Rolling Stone AU/NZ why Crowded House’s Red Hot Summer Tour headline is a first for the band
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Tami Neilson Releases New Single Inspired by Roy Orbison
Posted in: Music NewsCanadian-Kiwi singer Tami Neilson has released 'Foolish Heart', a new track from her upcoming album
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NO CIGAR Announce New Album ‘Under the Surface’
Posted in: Music NewsKiwi band NO CIGAR have released a new single and announced their third album 'Under the Surface', along with upcoming tour dates
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Ocean Alley Announce 2026 Tour Ahead of New Album ‘Love Balloon’
Posted in: Music NewsOcean Alley will hit the road in early 2026, joined by Nothing But Thieves, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Ruby Fields, Skegss, and more
