Off the grid and out of this world, from the clubs to packed festival fields, Shapeshifter’s transcending sound has already seen them achieve extraordinary things.

Now, the electronic five-piece and known party-starters have released Rituals, which stays true to classic Shapeshifter form, with soulful anthemic drum and bass tracks, while also exploring the themes of earlier records both sonically and lyrically.

Stream Rituals here.

Another crazy year and Melbourne cult party outfit JAZZPARTY are here on the ropes with you, putting out a new album for all the lovers and haters of jazz.

Late nights, sweaty bodies, blue smoke and beer-fuelled dance freak-outs over a gravely wailing saxophone – think New Orleans processionals meets Twin Peaks.

Stream Nobody Gets Away here.

LEON’s CHERRY is a spellbinding statement of intent, delivering nine tracks of club-igniting dance grooves, 60s-tinged psychedelic pop and fervent funk — threaded throughout with the artist’s irresistibly soulful wordplay.

Matthew L Paul leans into the wailing guitars of his Ghost Wave days while injecting smooth bass, mellow percussion and sensual vocals.

Stream CHERRY here.

The APRA Silver Scroll Award celebrates the very best songwriting New Zealanders offer up each year.

The 20 finalists for New Zealand’s biggest songwriting honour this year have been selected from over 250 entries. Entries have been judged by fellow songwriters, who have each made their own contribution to the NZ music community.

We are proud to say that both Merk and Reb Fountain have been included in the shortlist of 20 works for this years award.

Below are the works shortlisted

• Hey Mom, written and performed by Reb Fountain.
• Laps Around The Sun, written by Mark Perkins, performed by Merk.

In October 2019 multi-award winning Australian screen composer, Dale Cornelius, embarked on an ambitious side-project, committing to create a series of spontaneous solo piano improvisations every Friday for an entire year.

Little did Dale realise his creative commitment to 52 Fridays was about to be influenced by a tumultuous year ahead – a year as improvised and randomly structured as his performances. These compositions, formed during Victoria’s lengthy lockdown, became deeply personal artistic responses to events and circumstances beyond Dale’s control as the isolation of his studio truly began to mirror the world around him.

52 Fridays consists of 16 tracks selected and remixed from the original spontaneous improvisations.

Stream 52 Fridays here.

Native Tongue Music Publishing has announced the worldwide signing of New Zealand indie pop-rock band, There’s A Tuesday.

The band’s debut EP Dance With Me Before We Cry was released in 2020, which launched them into their own New Zealand headline tour and multiple shows across the festival circuit.

Native Tongue Music Publishing’s New Zealand General Manager, Pennie Black said of the signing: “There’s A Tuesday display songwriting skills well beyond their years, which together with arresting vocals, warm harmonies and memorable hooks make the perfect combination to become your new favourite band.”

“We’re all feeling both super happy and super confident in knowing we are going to be working alongside Native Tongue! Exciting things to come.” added There’s A Tuesday.

You can catch the four-piece supporting BENEE on her Aotearoa tour this August.