{"id":2319084,"date":"2026-03-09T04:20:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T04:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2319084"},"modified":"2026-03-09T04:20:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T04:20:25","slug":"best-new-zealand-music-of-the-week-march-2nd-8th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/best-new-zealand-music-of-the-week-march-2nd-8th\/","title":{"rendered":"Best New Zealand Music of the Week: March 2nd-8th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Stay up to date with New Zealand music releases with <em>Rolling Stone AU\/NZ<\/em>\u2019s weekly roundup.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the best new music from Aotearoa acts released between March 2nd-8th below!<\/p>\n<h3>Aldous Harding \u2013 \u201cOne Stop\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Aldous Harding\u2019s \u201cOne Stop\u201d is the first taste of her forthcoming fifth studio album <em>Train on the Island\u00a0<\/em>(due out May 8th). The ten-track album was co-produced by long-time collaborator John Parish in Wales, at the same studio the pair recorded her previous bodies of work, 2017\u2019s\u00a0<em>Party<\/em>, 2019\u2019s\u00a0<em>Designer<\/em>, and 2022\u2019s\u00a0<em>Warm Chris.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aldous Harding - One Stop (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vyKaSM1FJ8w?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>Harry Charles \u2013\u00a0<em>Nova<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Harry Charles\u2019 third full-length album has arrived.\u00a0<em>Nova<\/em> captures a new chapter in Charles\u2019 evolution, one that leans into immediacy, rhythm, and the shared experience of live performance. It shows Charles refining his sound into something brighter and more direct.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/14egq347ZtcTGczp35QoQD?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<h3>Hans. (ft. Hanbee) \u2013 \u201cAll I Need\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Following several previous link-ups, Hans. and Hanbee have released a new collaboration in \u201cAll I Need\u201d. Hans. says: \u201cThis one started as an idea I was just playing around with for fun\u2026 I\u2019ve always wanted to make something that feels like \u201950s pop. It really took form when I got h<span class=\"il\">anbee<\/span> to layer things on top.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/4MnBooT6qA7WLeikTr77L8?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>Hooligan Hefs (ft. Savage) \u2013 \u201cWhistle\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>A high-voltage crossover between dance and rap, \u201cWhistle\u201d delivers pounding energy, chant-ready hooks and undeniable bounce built for peak-time floors. Bridging generations and borders, the track pairs Savage\u2019s instantly recognisable voice with Hooligan Hefs\u2019 commanding presence, striking a balance between nostalgia and forward momentum.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hooligan Hefs - Whistle (feat. Savage) [Official Music Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PGSloIOkJG8?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>Tom Scott \u2013 <em>Demos and Voice Memos<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><em>Demos and Voice Memos<\/em> is the B-side to Tom Scott\u2019s recently release\u00a0<em>ANITYA<\/em>, full of cuts that didn\u2019t quite make the album. <em>ANITYA<\/em> served as the start to a new sonic chapter for the artist, crucially pushing his sound in fascinating directions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1089813439\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tomscott.bandcamp.com\/album\/demos-and-voice-memos-2\" target=\"_blank\">Demos And Voice Memos by Tom Scott<\/a><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<h3>Big Sigh \u2013 \u201cTether\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>The musical collaboration between Rachel Hope Peary and Nicholas Joseph Walsh, Big Sigh have released their debut single \u201cTether\u201d. The title track off their forthcoming debut EP (due out May 2nd), \u201cTether\u201d serves as a reminder to stay grounded.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/27zBE9RGt5asyexgNZyfLz?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<h3>IA \u2013\u00a0<em>Tawhiti<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>IA, the two-piece Aotearoa soul collective, blend contemporary soul and R&amp;B with traditional M\u0101ori instrumentation on their new EP\u00a0<em>Tawhiti<\/em>. Meaning reaching across oceans,\u00a0<em>Tawhiti<\/em> encapsulates both the kaupapa and the creation of the project. It features previous singles \u201cP\u0101 M\u0101ori\u201d and \u201cSun is Shining\u201d, alongside new tracks \u201cPetane\u201d, \u201cTukuna\u201d, and \u201cT\u016bturu\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/6VgQPhCYLXA8a0IResxoAx?utm_source=generator\" width=\"400\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<h3>Son &amp; Water \u2013 \u201cNau Mai\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Blending te reo M\u0101ori with the band\u2019s unique, soulful reggae sound, Son &amp; Water\u2019s \u201cNau Mai\u201d promotes a powerful message of k\u014dtahitanga, aroha, and belonging, welcoming manuhiri into their world, space, and wh\u0101nau. \u201cWhether you\u2019re new to Aotearoa, or this is home, \u2018Nau Mai\u2019 is about putting your worries<br \/>aside and connecting through music,\u201d Daimond Porima Ferguson says.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Son &amp; Water - Nau Mai (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X9eycFXWBFc?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>Ray Leslie (ft. Backah Amani) \u2013 \u201cSewed Pieces\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Ray Leslie\u2019s \u201cSewed Pieces\u201d is a hip-house anthem with an undeniable groove and head-bopping flow. It is about stepping out one\u2019s comfort zone and that\u2019s how Leslie hopes to inspire her community and beyond. \u201cThis isn\u2019t just a song; this is a gateway to experience,\u201d she shares.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SEWED PIECES (feat. Beckah Amani)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wDycMiP-HTQ?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>Double Parked \u2013\u00a0<em>Rosary<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The second EP from Double Parked,\u00a0<em>Rosary<\/em> is rooted in raw shared experiences between the five best friends and band mates.\u00a0The project\u2019s seven tracks are deeply cathartic, crafting a record that radically breaks the stigma of sharing men\u2019s experiences with the complexities of mental health.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"op-interactive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/45mrhEVuScFpd0zU9G22wK?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 Rolling Stone AU\/NZ\u2019s weekly roundup. 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