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Chaii

Auckland [Persian / NZ ]

Persian-NZ rapper, songwriter and producer/audio engineer, CHAII is a fearless artist providing a strong voice for her generation.  Her dynamic creative vision matches a diverse catalogue, heard especially on her debut EP ‘Lightswitch’ – a visual collection showcasing sounds and footage from Oman to Joshua Tree – while her impressive […]

Raiza Biza

Hamilton [African / NZ ]

As one of the first African-New Zealander rappers to gain visibility locally, there was no blueprint to follow. The only point of reference available to come relatively close to his experience and ambition came from American acts. Having worked with the likes of Oddisee, Sampa The Great, Black Milk, JessB, […]

Bailey Wiley

Auckland [NZ ]

Bailey Wiley’s got soul, and she knows a thing or two about rhythm and blues. Bailey’s released three projects in five years, Inevitable, IXL, and S.O.M.M, along the way racking up the Airpoints performing around the world alongside the likes of Syd, Charlotte Day Wilson, SZA, Ladi6, Jess B, Tokimonsta, […]

Fly My Pretties

Wellington [NZ ]

Fly My Pretties is an ever changing collective. A collaborative musical & visual show, set in a theatre environment, featuring fresh & established contemporary musicians & artists. Fly My Pretties first entered hearts and minds in 2004, with the idea from The Black Seeds front-man Barnaby Weir and Mikee Tucker (Loop), […]

Melodownz

Auckland [NZ ]

West Auckland Native from the Liiightside. Bronson Price, known professionally as Melodownz, is a New Zealand MC, rapper and urban poet from Avondale, Auckland. Debuting in 2013, Melodownz has released solo projects including Beginners Luck (2014), Avontales (2017) and Melo & Blues (2018), as well as collaborative extended plays with Angelo King, IllBaz and Raiza Biza. Melodownz was raised in Avondale by […]

Seaside Sloths

Kapiti Coast [NZ ]

The Seaside Sloths, hailing from the Kapiti Coast bring an electrifying performance sporting fluffy sloth masks and big smiles, the group is comprised of 2 rappers/vocalists and 5 multi skilled instrumentalists. The sloths provide jungle sounds with epic flute solos and tribal drums, guaranteed to get the place bumping and […]

The Bleeders

Auckland [NZ ]

The Bleeders are a punk hardcore-influenced group from West Auckland, New Zealand. The group formed in 2002 consisting of members Angelo Munro (vocals), Gareth Stack (Bass), Ian King (Guitar), Hadleigh Donald (Guitar), Matt George and Clark (Drums). In 2019 Aaron Goddard replaced Hadleigh Donald on guitar. And the party keeps on rolling on. ………… […]

Anomaly

Auckland [NZ ]

Artist from Auckland, New Zealand. Instagram @anomalytheartist

8 Foot Sativa

Auckland [NZ ]

Exploding out of West Auckland in 1998, 8 Foot Sativa have gone from being a local band playing every week, to becoming the premier metal band in New Zealand. They are the first metal band in NZ to crack out of the small scene and bring New Zealand Heavy Metal […]

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