Native Tongue has today announced the global signing of LA based band Girl Friday.

Following on from the signing of Vera Ellen late last year, songwriter Libby Hsieh joins the whānau, complementing the Girl Friday repertoire.

Described as dystopian shades of post-punk and noise rock alongside abundant optimism, Girl Friday’s guitar driven songs are indicative of the riot grrrl movement, and should be played loud.

Native Tongue’s New Zealand General Manager Pennie Black said of the signing, “I’m very pleased to have Vera Ellen and Libby Hsieh as Girl Friday join the team. They’re amazing songwriters and musicians who are inspiring to a new generation. Their releases so far have been exceptional, and I can’t wait to hear more.”

‘Decoration/Currency’ from the Fashion Conman EP (2019) is a highlight as is their debut full length album Androgynous Mary, and the band are currently working on new material.

Native Tongue Music Publishing is honoured to announce the signing of The Jean-Paul Sartre Experience for Australia & New Zealand.

Formed in Ōtautahi in 1984 by bassist and vocalist Dave Yetton and drummer Gary Sullivan, JPS Experience were later joined by guitarists Dave Mulcahy and Jim Laing to round out their sound.

JPS Experience were signed to Flying Nun and became integral to the second wave of indie pop to emerge from the label.

From their cult classic debut single ‘I Like Rain’ to the Bleeding Star album, the band’s repertoire is filled with great songwriting and earworm melodies.

“JPS Experience is one of my all time favourite bands, so I’m over the moon to be able to work with them and represent their catalogue” added General Manager of Native Tongue New Zealand, Pennie Black.

Thornhill’s epic sophomore full-length will transport its listener’s imagination to scenes of classic Hollywood.

Riding a creative wave driven by an affection for the glam and charm of this style, Thornhill’s Jacob Charlton (vocals/lyrics) and Ethan McCann (guitar/production) birthed Heroine – a vivid anthology of stories set to a dynamic, cinema-inspired score.

Stream Heroine here.

There’s A Tuesday wrap up a winning recent run of student radio hits and high profile festival appearances with their new ‘Boy Scout EP’.  It sounds positively panoramic in scale and rises to the challenge of such intrinsically thorny topics as “mental health, sexuality and bodily autonomy”.

Stream Boy Scout here.

Despite Megan James and Corin Roddick having three albums under their belts, this is the electronic duo’s first EP—born so they could let go of a song they’d been sitting on for eight years.

When building this EP, the duo tossed every formula Purity Ring has ever used to release music out the door. Being not as tied down lends itself to the band’s new sound. Moving towards the crunchy sounds of the futuristic pop currently making waves, ‘Graves’ pulls away from some of the more witchy elements that defined their first three albums—all while still holding onto their more atmospheric qualities. While it’s not a hyperpop release by any means, its clear nods to the genre are a much welcomed refresher.

Stream Graves here.

Rowdy, vulnerable, dysfunctional, technicolour… even a little bit emo. Rest For The Wicked is the burgeoning brainchild of Melbourne artist Ben Townsend and Sydney based multi-skilled producer Tasker.

Their debut, eponymously titled EP, is a collection painted from a palette overflowing with colour, chaos, emotion, darkness and some psych wickedness.

Stream the Rest For The Wicked EP here.

‘How to be Creative’, the new album by every parent’s favourite kids’ band, Teeny Tiny Stevies, is a blueprint for how to harness your creativity.

This album is a ten song masterclass in embracing the creative urge, overcoming self-doubt, trying new things, learning from mistakes, working with others, and the superpower that is perseverance.

Stream How To Be Creative here.

The 2022 APRA Children’s music awards took place Saturday afternoon, 14th May 2022.

We’re thrilled to see Kath Bee & Ryan Beehre gain some well deserved recognition for their work, as their song ‘E Tū Tāngata – Stand Together’ won Best Children’s song.

E Tū Tāngata is written by Kath Bee, Ryan Beehre, Luke Epapara & performed by Mika Elley ft. Kurnel MC.

Native Tongue would also like to congratulate all winners and nominees of this year’s awards.