{"id":2266004,"date":"2026-02-04T06:48:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T06:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2266004"},"modified":"2026-02-04T06:48:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T06:48:56","slug":"best-new-zealand-music-of-the-week-january-26th-february-1st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/best-new-zealand-music-of-the-week-january-26th-february-1st\/","title":{"rendered":"Best New Zealand Music of the Week: January 26th-February 1st"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Stay up to date with New Zealand music releases with\u00a0<em>Rolling Stone AU\/NZ<\/em>\u2019s weekly roundup.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the best new music from Aotearoa acts released between January 26th-February 1st below!<\/p>\n<h3>Yumi Zouma \u2013\u00a0<em>No Love Lost to Kindness<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The indie rock quartet have unveiled their fifth studio album, <em>No Love Lost to Kindness<\/em>. Following 2022\u2019s critically acclaimed <em>Present Tense<\/em>\u00a0and 2023\u2019s <em>EP IV<\/em>, they channel their collective experiences and widening sonic influences into a thrilling new chapter, one that feels bolder, heavier, and more emotionally exposed than ever before.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/3APYkdryV1LvMQS6wJyax6?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<h3>Stan Walker (ft. Nauti) \u2013 \u201cOne Life\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>The perfect tune for these times when people are searching for meaning, connection and something to believe in, Stan Walker\u2019s \u201cOne Life\u201d, featuring Kiwi rapper Nauti, offers a reminder of what truly unites us. \u201cWe only have one life, and when we choose empathy, grace and love, our differences don\u2019t separate us \u2013 they make us stronger,\u201d he says of the song.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stan Walker ft. 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The six-track collection centres around the stages of grief, and understanding \u201cthe world isn\u2019t fair.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/2l3sKzX6pZdDHYSidOgpEl?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\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<h3>Earth Tongue \u2013 \u201cSilver Eye\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Earth Tongue\u2019s \u201cSilver Eye\u201d is the third taste of their forthcoming album <em>Dungeon Vision<\/em>, out February 13th. Tracked live to tape, <em>Dungeon Vision<\/em> pulses with human energy, fuzz guitars, bone-battering drums, and hauntingly tuneful vocals.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/1aa41UY4knzYkfzNjqcje7?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<h3>Sanoi \u2013 \u201cCount It\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Musically, \u201cCount It\u201d stands out as one of Sanoi\u2019s most unexpected productions to date. The track draws clear influence from the mid-2000s LA beats scene, echoing the era\u2019s loose swing, raw rhythmic sensibility, and experimental edge. It is the latest single from Sanoi\u2019s upcoming album <em>Augenblick<\/em>, out February 20th.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/16nGSiwN07WLedQmkJWelR?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<h3>PRINS \u2013 \u201cDesigner\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>In keeping with the PRINS modus operandi, \u201cDesigner\u201d is a sleek pop-dance track, with a dark edge and a sensual undercurrent. It\u2019s bold, confident and driven by a club ready pulse and polished pop hooks. \u201cIt\u2019s about stepping into your worth and not playing small for anyone,\u201d says PRINS.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/4zDdsoRho7de1Z23rI84lX?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<h3>Psycho Gab \u2013 \u201cCompass\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Fine purveyors of neo-soul Psycho Gab have released a warm and summery new single. Laden with smooth grooves and lush melodies, the single \u2014 much like earlier releases from the five-piece \u2014 ruminates on a plethora of deeply personal themes but with a new-found assuredness and depth.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Psycho Gab - Compass (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Lj86twtxb8?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>Muroki \u2013\u00a0<em>Amber Skies<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The debut album from Muroki was written and recorded as he lived a nomadic lifestyle moving between Berlin\u2019s creative underground, the hills of Raglan, the coastline of Portugal, and a long overdue reunion with wh\u0101nau in Kenya. At the centre is his\u00a0drive for freedom and new experiences.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/0NsOjvWtMD3hnWrhj32bR8?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<h3>Hyan \u2013\u00a0<em>Board Shorts EP<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>A sun-soaked, high-energy release, Hyan\u2019s new <em>Board Shorts<\/em> EP channels carefree summer nostalgia through punchy club rhythms and playful electronic textures.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/05YQ0zn8KYeUm8DuJjKxpd?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<h3>Casual Healing \u2013 \u201cTell the Truth\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Casual Healing\u2019s \u201cTell the Truth\u201d is the second single from his final of four EPs embodying the elements. <em>Ahi<\/em> (fire), <em>Hau<\/em> (wind), <em>Wai<\/em> (water) and completing the ambitious cycle, <em>One<\/em> (earth) in March 2026 are inspired by Te Taiao \u2014 the natural world. Born from the guilt of telling a lie, this song was written in the hopes of encouraging the truth in our lives.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/3xvxO5HM3SglTHP5OprSIb?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<h3>Sidewinder \u2013 \u201cFeed the Beast\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cFeed the Beast\u201d is Sidewinder\u2019s most formidable, swagger-drenched, speaker-rattling statement to date, ahead of the release of their new album <em>Dominion<\/em>. Produced by Tiny Triumph Records and mastered by Will Borza (Deftones, Smashing Pumpkins), \u201cFeed the Beast\u201d captures Sidewinder at full power, blending bone-dry stoner-doom swagger with a swamp-soaked sound that is unmistakably their own.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/7Bf9VoIeQBe1kjht3P2Tw5?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\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 New Zealand music releases with\u00a0Rolling Stone AU\/NZ\u2019s weekly roundup. 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