New Zealand New Releases
New Zealand New Releases
Below is a list of all New Zealand titles released in the last 120 days.
Displaying items 1 to 20 of 40
Aldous Harding
Train On The Island [ Flying Nun / CD - released 8/May/2026 ] Aldous Harding's fifth studio album was co-produced by long-time collaborator John Parish (PJ Harvey, Dry Cleaning) at Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Wales, where the pair recorded the New Zealander's previous bodies of work, Party (2017), Designer... |
Aldous Harding
Train On The Island (Red Vinyl LP) [ Flying Nun / LP - released 8/May/2026 ] Aldous Harding's fifth studio album was co-produced by long-time collaborator John Parish (PJ Harvey, Dry Cleaning) at Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Wales, where the pair recorded the New Zealander's previous bodies of work, Party (2017), Designer... |
Fat Freddy's Drop
Based On A True Story - 21st Anniversary Edition (Limited Edition LP) [ The Drop / 2 LP - released 8/May/2026 ] The Drop presents Based On A True Story - 21st Anniversary Edition. Honouring Chris (Mu) Faiumu, aka Dj Fitchie. Manuia Lou Malaga. Mystic soul supernova, 'Based On A True Story' aka BOATS is the debut studio album from Fat Freddy's Drop... |
Menzies
Holding My Cold Hand, Even Though Yours Is Warm (LP) [ Menzies / LP - released 8/May/2026 ] With an extremely limited vinyl run, Te Whanganui-a-Tara's crooked alt-rock Menzies arrive with their debut album Holding My Cold Hand, Even Though Yours Is Warm. Likened to Black Country New Road, MJ Lenderman and The Mutton Birds, Menzies offer... |
Shapeshifter
Soulstice (LP) [ Truetone / LP - released 8/May/2026 ] To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Soulstice and upcoming tour, Shapeshifter have actioned a limited repress of the album on gatefold black vinyl. Soulstice was born at a ramshackle Kiwi bach on the Kaikōura foreshore. That warmth, ease and... |
Vera Ellen
Heaven Knows What Time [ Flying Nun / CD - released 1/May/2026 ] Three years on from her last full-length project, Ideal Home Noise; which was awarded the prestigious Taite Music Prize for 2023, Vera Ellen has found herself in a whirlwind of unconventionality - learning to embrace the chaos that comes with being a... |
Vera Ellen
Heaven Knows What Time (Smoky Blue Marble Vinyl LP) [ Flying Nun / LP - released 1/May/2026 ] Three years on from her last full-length project, Ideal Home Noise; which was awarded the prestigious Taite Music Prize for 2023, Vera Ellen has found herself in a whirlwind of unconventionality - learning to embrace the chaos that comes with being a... |
Nadia Reid
Nadia Reid With The NZ Trio (RSD 2026 LP) [ Slowtime / LP - released 18/Apr/2026 ] This album comprises of a number of tracks recorded live at Old St Paul's in Wellington, New Zealand with NZ Trio, a chamber music trio based in NZ. Nadia sang an incredible array of her catalogue, including a song that has been released this year... |
Fables
Change Is A Slow Moving Beast (LP) [ Home Alone Recordings / LP - released 17/Apr/2026 ] There's a popular misconception out there that the human body completely replaces its cells every seven years. While it isn't strictly true, the idea serves as an apt metaphor for the distance between Bailey's first EP, 2018's Portraits and Change Is... |
The Crocodiles
The Complete Crocodiles [ Frenzy / 2 CD - released 16/Apr/2026 ] This CD set features both of the group's original albums, along with non‑album tracks, live recordings, and demo sessions. It also includes material from the pre‑Crocodiles bands Spats and Wide Mouthed Frogs, plus several post‑Crocodiles tracks from... |
The Crocodiles
Tears (LP) [ Frenzy / LP - released 16/Apr/2026 ] Remastered vinyl re-issue of The Crocodiles' debut album. |
Betty-Anne
Slow Burn [ Betty-Anne / CD - released 10/Apr/2026 ] Singer-songwriter Betty-Anne Hall (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Tainui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) is marking a new chapter with the release of her highly anticipated debut solo album, 'Slow Burn'. |
Betty-Anne
Slow Burn (LP) [ Betty-Anne / LP - released 10/Apr/2026 ] Singer-songwriter Betty-Anne Hall (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Tainui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) is marking a new chapter with the release of her highly anticipated debut solo album, 'Slow Burn'. |
Sola Rosa
In The Mids [ Way Up / CD - released 10/Apr/2026 ] Celebrating 25 years of making music as Sola Rosa, Andrew Spraggon - the force behind one of Aotearoa's most enduring and forward-thinking musical projects - returns with his eighth studio album, In the Mids. |
Sola Rosa
In The Mids (LP) [ Way Up / LP - released 10/Apr/2026 ] Celebrating 25 years of making music as Sola Rosa, Andrew Spraggon - the force behind one of Aotearoa's most enduring and forward-thinking musical projects - returns with his eighth studio album, In the Mids. |
Borderline
Chrysalis EP (12") [ Drops / 12in - released 3/Apr/2026 ] "Chrysalis" marks Borderline's breakthrough moment: a bold, cohesive collection that captures the band's evolution and ambition. Released in July 2025 via EMPIRE, the five track EP spent six weeks in the Aotearoa (New Zealand) Top 20 Album Chart.... |
Marlon Williams
Te Whare Tīwekaweka (One Year Anniversary Limited Edition Green Vinyl LP) [ Marlon Williams Music / Universal / LP - released 3/Apr/2026 ] Marlon Williams marks the first anniversary of Te Whare Tīwekaweka with a limited edition green vinyl pressing of the album. |
Frankie Venter
a big deal to me (LP) [ Drops / LP - released 27/Mar/2026 ] Rising New Zealand pop artist Frankie Venter releases her debut EP a big deal to me in mid-February, marking a defining moment in the early stages of her career. After a breakout year of international touring and rapid fan growth, the project... |
Chaos In The CBD
Invisible Spectrum (12") [ Rhythm Section International / 12in - released 20/Mar/2026 ] South London favourites Chaos in the CBD come back to Rhythm Section International one year after their breakthrough EP 'Midnight in Peckham'. The original EP captured a moment in time in a way few songs can manage. It was hailed as a masterpiece,... |
RNZŌ
RNZŌ SZN (LP) [ Drops / LP - released 20/Mar/2026 ] 30th January 2026 marked exactly one year since rising New Zealand Hip Hop artist RNZŌ released his debut album 'RNZŌ SZN'. His first project displays the variety in which RNZŌ is able to create music. From Hip Hop/Rap to Uk Garage, RNZŌ is aiming... |
