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Headless Chickens
Stunt Clown (Black Vinyl LP) [ Flying Nun / LP - released 20/Aug/2021 ] Stunt Clown was the first body of work that truly showed the world what Headless Chickens were capable of, both sonically, and with their songwriting. Originally released in 1988, Stunt Clown was the band's first full length release. With a CD only... |
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Hemi Hemingway
Wings of Desire (Black Vinyl LP) [ PNKSLM Recordings / LP - released 20/Feb/2026 ] Wings of Desire is the follow-up to Hemingway's acclaimed 2023 debut album Strangers Again, which was bursting with '50s crooner and '60s rock-and-roll romance. The project began while Hemingway was living in London, immersed in the post-punk and... |
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Home Brew
Run It Back (180g Black Gatefold LP) [ Years Gone By / LP - released 8/Dec/2023 ] Home Brew are back. Breaking their indefinite hiatus, Tom Scott and Haz Beats unveil arguably the biggest hip hop release in Aotearoa this year. At last, a justified 'highly anticipated release'. Run It Back comes on the back of their recently... |
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indi
Precipice (LP) [ Flying Nun / LP - released 21/Sep/2018 ] 'indi' is the moniker of contemporary musician and composer Indira Force, who originates from the rain forests of Titirangi, New Zealand and built her foundations of classical piano. Currently based in Berlin, indi writes using a combination of... |
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Jim Nothing
Grey Eyes, Grey Lynn (LP) [ Melted Ice Cream / LP - released 25/Oct/2024 ] Grey Eyes, Grey Lynn is a record that could only come from inner-city Auckland and is an open window into Jim Nothing's world. Created during a time of isolation, Jim reflects on his immediate surroundings, finding beauty in the ordinary and noting... |
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Jonathan Bree
Sleepwalking (Arctic Blue Vinyl LP) [ Lil Chief / LP - released 8/Jun/2018 ] New Zealand songwriter and producer Jonathan Bree's breakout hit 'You're So Cool' was voted Best Music Video of The Year for 2017 by Time Out New York and is featured on his highly anticipated third album 'Sleepwalking'. |
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Jordan Rakei
The Loop (LP) [ Decca / 2 LP - released 10/May/2024 ] Grammy-award nominated Jordan Rakei is a renowned multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter who, over soon-to-be-five studio albums, has been on a wide-ranging journey that explores the outer reaches of his inner psyche, traversing... |
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Julia Deans
Modern Fables (LP) [ Julia Deans / Drops / LP - released 5/Sep/2025 ] Julia Deans made her mark on the New Zealand music scene as Fur Patrol's charismatic and charming frontwoman. |
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Julien Dyne
Modes (LP) [ Soundway / LP - released 6/May/2022 ] Modes continues the forward-thinking percussive jazz and afro-inspired house music soundscapes explored on Dyne's recent album Teal, which garnered acclaim from peers and fans alike - including Late Night Tales, Toddla T, Ransom Note, and BBC6 Music... |
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L.A.B
III (LP) [ LOOP Recordings Aot(ear)oa / LP - released 6/Dec/2019 ] 12 months after the release of their second album, L.A.B - the power house group from the legendary Kora brothers Brad and Stu plus the extraordinary talent of Joel Shadbolt on lead guitar and vocals, Ara Adams-Tamatea from the mighty Katchafire on... |
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L.A.B
IV (Double LP) [ LOOP Recordings Aot(ear)oa / 2 LP - released 26/Feb/2021 ] L.A.B return with their new album IV - their fourth release in as many years. It's been a massive year for L.A.B, who won two Tui at the Aotearoa music awards - Te Kaipuoro Taketake Toa | Best Roots Artist and the coveted Te Kōwhiri o Te Nuinga |... |
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L.A.B
L.A.B. (Double LP) [ LOOP Recordings Aot(ear)oa / 2 LP - released 24/Nov/2017 ] The pedigree and musicianship of L.A.B. is undeniable. L.A.B. was founded by the legendary Kora brothers Brad Kora (drums) and Stu Kora (guitar, keys) and quickly engaged the extraordinary talent of Joel Shadbolt on lead vocals & guitar and Ara... |
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L.A.B
VI (LP) [ LOOP Recordings / LP - released 23/Feb/2024 ] After releasing five albums in as many years, L.A.B return after a two-year hiatus with their strongest and most cohesive album to date, VI. The 11 tracks on VI brilliantly showcase the unique L.A.B sound - a genre bending blend of reggae,... |
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Ladyhawke
Ladyhawke (LP) [ Proper / LP - released 13/Mar/2026 ] Ladyhawke is the debut studio album by New Zealand singer-songwriter Pip Brown, released in 2008 - The album is rooted in synth-pop and new wave, drawing clear influence from 1980s electronic pop through its use of synthesizers, programmed drums, and... |
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Lawrence Arabia
Lawrence Arabia's Singles Club (LP) [ Honorary Bedouin Records / LP - released 29/Mar/2019 ] Launched as a Kickstarter to write, record and release a digital single every month in 2018, Lawrence Arabia's 2018 Singles Club saw more than 368 backers pledge NZ$ 23,710 to help bring the project to life. Talented pals contributed to the project,... |
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Lips
I Don't Know Why I Do Anything (Limited Edition Red Vinyl LP) [ Lips / LP - released 16/Jul/2021 ] Based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Lips is a four-piece musical project led by Steph Brown and Fen Ikner. Their music finds its roots in the sweaty dance floors of the early 00's new rave scene, the grit of early Beastie Boys LPs and the tender embrace of... |
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Lord Echo
Curiosities (Reissue LP) [ Soundway / 2 LP - released 13/Sep/2019 ] Soundway Records completes the Lord Echo album collection, finally reissuing the second album in the trilogy from the in-demand New Zealand multi-instrumentalist and producer. Originally released in 2013, 'Curiosities' is now available as a DJ... |
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Lord Echo
Harmonies (DJ Friendly 2xLP) [ Soundway / 2 LP - released 30/Jun/2017 ] "I made this record primarily with DJs in mind. DJs and record nerds. They are generally people who really love music and are often obsessed with various aspects of it. And they still buy records! I respect that. I'm not making music for people for... |
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Lord Echo
Melodies (LP) [ Soundway / 2 LP - released 12/May/2017 ] Soundway reissue of Lord Echo debut LP 'Melodies', which features the amazing version of the Sister Sledge song "Thinking of You". Previously only available in Japan, is essential listening for the recent converts. This debut solo release is a... |
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Lorde
Melodrama (LP) [ Universal Music / LP - released 6/Apr/2018 ] "Writing Pure Heroine was my way of enshrining our teenage glory, putting it up in lights forever so that part of me never dies, and this record - well, this one is about what comes next. ...The party is about... |