{"id":2025446,"date":"2025-09-16T05:55:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T05:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2025446"},"modified":"2025-09-16T05:55:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T05:55:17","slug":"best-new-zealand-music-of-the-week-september-8th-14th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/best-new-zealand-music-of-the-week-september-8th-14th\/","title":{"rendered":"Best New Zealand Music of the Week: September 8th-14th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\">Stay up to date with all the New Zealand music releases from last week with\u00a0<i>Rolling Stone AU\/NZ\u2019s<\/i>\u00a0weekly roundup.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ad-incontent-1\" class=\"ad-mrec\">\n<div data-fuse=\"22378668628\" data-fuse-code=\"fuse-slot-22378668628-1\" data-fuse-zone-instance=\"zone-instance-22378668628-1\" data-fuse-slot=\"fuse-slot-22378668628-1\" data-gpid=\"22071836792\/SSM_rollingstone\/article_incontent_1#single-1\" data-fuse-processed-at=\"856\">\n<div id=\"fuse-slot-22378668628-1\" class=\"fuse-slot\" data-google-query-id=\"CJH50qbu2Y8DFf2XVgEdWXI4cQ\">\n<p class=\"p1\">Check out the best new music from Aotearoa acts released last week below!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Luca George \u2013 \u201cbrOKen\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>A gut-punching, sad-pop anthem, Luca George\u2019s latest single \u201cbrOKen\u201d sits at the centre of his upcoming EP <em>Say hi to Paul<\/em>, out October 24th.\u00a0The song is deliberately positioned in the middle of the five-track EP to reflect the eye of the storm.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1243\">\u201cIt explores the struggle of holding yourself together with temporary fixes, knowing they won\u2019t last,\u201d he explains. \u201cThe repeated line \u2018I stole OK from broken\u2019 is both a confession and a coping mechanism, a way of finding fleeting stability in the midst of collapse. It\u2019s about pretending to be okay \u2014 until you can\u2019t anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Luca George - brOKen (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EEcFUtCdNS0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1243\">Yumi Zouma \u2013 \u201cDrag\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cDrag\u201d is a brooding cut that pushes alt-rock outfit Yumi Zouna into heavier sonic territory. It <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/au.rollingstone.com\/music\/music-news\/yumi-zouma-announce-fifth-album-share-new-single-83449\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">follows a run<\/a> of singles, including \u201cCross My Heart and Hope to Die\u201d, \u201cBlister\u201d, and April\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/au.rollingstone.com\/music\/music-news\/yumi-zouma-new-single-bashville-on-the-sugar-75643\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cBashville on the Sugar\u201d<\/a>, that all hinted at this bold new chapter.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yumi Zouma -  Drag (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m9I-U1ZynIw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1243\">LEISURE \u2013\u00a0<em>Welcome to the Mood<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The genre-defying outfit LEISURE has refined their soulful, slow-burning ethos into a radiant new chapter with <em>Welcome to the Mood<\/em>, one rooted in togetherness, creative freedom, and the lived experience of a band evolving with authentic purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Embracing a more organic, live-recording approach, they explain: \u201cOff the back of touring the last album, we had played more shows than ever and wanted to bring more of the live element into the process, so we didn\u2019t use drum breaks and loops as much as previous records and tracked live.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"observer-sub-form justify-content-center my-3 p-0 d-flex align-items-stretch bg-dark text-white\">\n<div class=\"observer-sub-form-info p-3\" style=\"justify-content: start;\">\n<h2 class=\"h5 mb-0 observer-title\">Love Music?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"observer-desc mb-2\"> Get your daily dose of everything happening in Australian\/New Zealand music and globally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"spinner d-none\"> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/3UtLsPn5V412E1SeqzFOP2?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ad-incontent-1\" class=\"ad-mrec\">\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Abby Christo \u2013 \u201cBoy Bye\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Abby Christo\u2019s latest single \u201cBoy Bye\u201d is bold and infectious. Turning heartbreak into empowerment, the song blends catchy hooks, clever wordplay, and fierce energy. Described as the ultimate glow-up anthem, \u201cBoy Bye\u201d is a song for anyone tired of mixed signals and red flags. It\u2019s cheeky, catchy, and unapologetically empowering \u2014 a reminder that love should be chosen, not chased.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Abby Christo - Boy Bye (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cP8K4YMhzWs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Casual Healing \u2013 \u201cMoving Together\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nikau Te Huki, better known as Casual Healing, has dropped a track that doubles as both a love song and a lesson in endurance. The debut single from <em data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1202\">WAI<\/em>, out September 26th, draws inspiration from Nikau\u2019s long-term partnership with his best friend and co-parent. Sonically, the track blends neo-soul and R&amp;B, layering earthy nylon-string guitar with smooth vocals that speak to commitment beyond the honeymoon phase.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/6tcaGBOLdpuV9R4EGoYDfy?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ad-incontent-1\" class=\"ad-mrec\">\n<h3>IVY \u2013\u00a0<em>HUSH<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>While there are clear nods to acts like Wunderhorse, Radiohead, Weyes Blood, and Fontaines D.C., IVY\u2019s debut album <em>HUSH<\/em> makes space for their own voice, which is rooted in 90s alt-rock with touches of post-grunge, shoegaze, and post-punk.<\/p>\n<p><em>HUSH<\/em> sees the band pairing their signature sound with relatable lyricism, which invites the listener into their world. \u201cLyrically <em>HUSH<\/em> moves through personal stories \u2013 death, distance, religion, falling in and out of love,\u201d they share.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/2WwefriYqWtYzzNrNN3F0M?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<h3>Rhian Sheehan\/Arli Liberman \u2013\u00a0<em>TRACES<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Both known for the composition work and original music, Rhian Sheehan and Arli Liberman have joined forces for\u00a0<em>TRACES<\/em>, an album that sees textures develop slowly, exploring the dimensions of physical space, before blooming boldly.<\/p>\n<p>While busy with their day jobs composing for the screen, <em>TRACES<\/em> represented a chance for both to collaborate on something wholly their own. The resulting album is a true experience and journey into an electronic-inspired wormhole.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/7MUo9bDoliYraZdayic0pa?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<h3>Paige \u2013 \u201cTragedy\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Marking the third release from her upcoming album\u00a0<em>paigesspace<\/em>, out September 19th, \u201cTragedy\u201d continues to showcase Paige\u2019s aptitude in creating cathartic spaces through her honest and unfiltered lyrics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis song is about holding on through a one-sided relationship when you feel the other person letting go. Although there\u2019s so many reasons to leave, you\u2019d rather put up with the bad stuff and keep them in your life than be without them,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Paige - tragedy (Lyric Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2UH0pK1yEVc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');fbq('init','243859349395737');fbq('track','PageView');fbq.disablePushState=true;<\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source au.rollingstone.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stay up to date with all the New Zealand music releases from last week with\u00a0Rolling Stone AU\/NZ\u2019s\u00a0weekly roundup. 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