New Zealand CDs

Me? Well, my full name is Virginia Claire Wigmore, shortened years back to Ginny, then with a little more innocence lost, it got dwindled down to an even tidier nickname, “Gin.” I guess my ma & pa were always big fans of a few cheeky G&Ts on a regular occasion, so it seemed a winning fit for all. ...

VOWS, the debut album from Kimbra, has already been certified GOLD in New Zealand and PLATINUM in Australia and now the 22-year-old girl from Hamilton is set to release VOWS in the United States on May 22. To celebrate the success of our biggest Kiwi export, a deluxe edition of VOWS will be avail...

Despite what these people might tell you about Home Brew being burdens on society, or advocates for drug dependency, you gotta respect the integrity of their independence and the diligence of their work effort.. In the last year they've been involved in three 5 star releases (At Peace, Max Marx, ...

New Zealand reggae-soul heavyweights The Black Seeds present their highly anticipated new studio album 'Dust and Dirt', featuring lead single "Pippy Pip". The long awaited follow up to 2008's 'Solid Ground', 'Dust and Dirt' marks an exciting new chapter for the multi-platinum selling kiwi band wh...

Auckland band The Heavy Metal Ninjas, are set to release their debut EP, The Heavy Metal Ninjas on Monday, 5th March 2012. With gut-wrenching riffs, pounding grooves and light speed guitars, The Heavy Metal Ninjas are a 5-piece instrumental band that capture a style of music that has been large...

Shapeshifter continue to please audiences with a fresh, dynamic, and explosive live show, and have now released this, their first full length album, "REAL TIME".

Multi-instrumentalist and producer Nathan Haines is set to release his eighth studio album, The Poet’s Embrace on March 19 in New Zealand. The album is Nathan's first live analogue jazz record. This time there is no hiding place, just a straightforward quartet recorded live to tape in the time-ho...

You only had to watch the All Blacks during the Rugby World Cup to know that New Zealand has two national anthems. At the final whistle of the NZ v Australia semi-final at Eden Park, 60,000 ecstatic kiwis burst into a mass chorus of the Exponents classic ‘Why Does Love Do This To Me' to celebrate an...

In 2006 the notorious 'Hopepa' (aka Joe Lindsay trombonist extraordinaire) - eased his outlandish antics for a brief moment and formed his own group: The Yoots! He enlisted his younger brother Sam Lindsay along with collegues Ian Gordon and Toby Laing. Then he summoned Mike Fabulous, the Yeabley ...

HEAVENLY POP HITS: THE BEST OF brings together 16 of the finest recordings from popular 1980s New Zealand group The Chills such as "Doldrums" and "Double Summer."

Following on from her multi-award winning, critically acclaimed, self-titled debut, Ladyhawke presents her second album, 'Anxiety'. The new album was recorded in New Zealand and France earlier in 2012 by producer and long-time collaborator Pascal Gabriel and features ten new songs, including firs...

NZ's most successful independent label turns 30, and says Happy Birthday to itself with this comprehensive two-disc set! Featuring Flying Nun artists from long ago and right now, it'll tickle the fancy of fans and noobs alike.

David Dallas begins The Rose Tint turning over a new leaf, stating there'll be "no more sitting round, wishing things were different round here."And so the tone is set for the South Auckland rapper's sophomore album (nominated for NZ Music Award Album Of The Year, Best Urban/Hip Hop Album and Best M...

Devonports favourite sons The Checks return with album no. 3 DEADLY SUMMER SWAY, produced by the band and grammy award winning producer Bassy Bob Brockman. In early 2011 THE CHECKS took up residence in a semi-abandoned building in the neon guts of Auckland's CBD. Office space was converted to rec...

Since kicking off their recording career in 1990 with the Devolve EP, the Shihad boys have gone on to release eight studio albums and an abundance of hits. SHIHAD have confirmed the tracklisting for their NOVEMBER 7 greatest hits collection, THE MEANEST HITS. After winning the Herald Legacy Aw...

** Limited Edition Deluxe Digi-pack ** ** Fold-Up Cross package with individual CD Wallets & Booklet ** ** 38 Tracks – All their hits plus the Band’s favourites ** Since kicking off their recording career in 1990 with the Devolve EP, the Shihad boys have gone on to release eight studio albums ...

This 4 disc collection of all the Great New Zealand Songbooks takes place over the previous releases and combines all the classic kiwi songs plus some bonus tracks... Simply a must for any kiwi music fan or kiwi music lover home and abroad.

It's not easy to hit a target when you aren't sure what exactly your quarrylooks-or sounds-like. Don't misunderstand:Liam Finn knew what he and co-producer Burke Reid wanted to accomplish, with FOMO, the follow-up to the New Zealand dynamo's 2008 breakout Til Be Lightning.But they also recogn...

Brooke Fraser returns with ‘Flags - The Deluxe Edition’. Features the massive singles ‘Something In The Water’, ‘Betty’, the new track ‘Coachella’ and 5 bonus tracks.   Package includes bonus DVD with music videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes &...

 Absolute Epoch’ is the second and final studio album from Red Eye Society. It’s honest, hard-hitting, hip-hop laced in their native Onehunga slang and relayed over sinister production. This is what makes ‘Absolute Epoch’ one of the best hip-hop albums to ever surface ...

 HERE I AM is a collection of 10 beautiful songs including I’d Rather Leave While I’m In Love, And I Love You So, Tears In Heaven, Here I Am and L.O.V.E. - songs Janice holds dear to her heart. “I hope it touches people’s hearts and that they get as much from listenin...

What Doesn't Kill Me’ features beats from NYC-based producer Emile (Ice Cube, Ghostface, Kid Cudi) and up and coming Australian duo Unknown and Lewis One (a.k.a. Twice As Nice). Guest vocal spots come from Sid's Smashproof partners Tyree, Deach, MTC's new signing Kayo, as well as pop superstar...

Over the past 7yrs, AK-based 4-piece OPSHOP has become one of NZ’s best-loved bands, crafting a constant stream of massive hits & two multi-platinum selling albums, You Are Here & Second Hand Planet. Now OPSHOP has returned with their 3rd studio album, Until The End Of Time, which t...

With the release of Volume 2, we now complete ‘The Great New Zealand Songbook’. The 68 artists that perform the 80 songs featured on both volumes represent the past, present and future of New Zealand music. What treasure they have given us! Volume 1 was released in May last year...

New Zealand born, London based group The Veils return with their highly anticipated second album, 'Nux Vomica' -- the follow up to the critically acclaimed 2004 release 'The Runaway Found'.   The Veils original band line up for their debut album split two months after the record's release, ...

One of the most distinctive and beloved bands of the past quarter-century is returning to the front line of popular music: Crowded House has a new album and a new deal with the world’s leading music company, Universal Music. Crowded House - Neil Finn, Mark Hart, Nick Seymour and Matt Sherr...

The release of J’s debut album Young Love in July 2009 took the charts by storm, in it’s first week it debuted at No.5 on the official charts and spent the next four weeks in the Top 10. Two Top 5 singles from the album ‘Ghetto Flower’ & ‘Stand with You’ ha...

Fly My Pretties - A Story is a conceptual extension of the previous two Fly My Pretties via a narrative that connects music, illustration, animation, charity and a message of change into one audiovisual experience.   The selections on the CD and DVD represent the best takes from the unfo...

Jah Rydem is the band's debut album and was recorded at York Street Studios Auckland, and produced by Billy Kristian in the Far North and features 11 original tracks. This 8-piece group who are musically inspired by living around the beautiful Whangaroa Harbour have been performing on the NZ music s...

In the two-and-a-half years since the release of ‘Real Life’, Evermore has been busy touring, writing and recording. Jon, Peter and Dann Hume (aka Evermore) are pleased to announce their new album is almost ready for public ears. ‘Truth of the World: Welcome to the Show’ s...

Pop/rock/indie… They're a mixture of it all. The band of brothers and accompanying 'Mot,' first burst on to the music scene in May 2008 when supporting Liam Finn at his sell out power station concert. Now, within 6 months of forming, The Mots release their self-titled, debut album. Made...

The eagerly awaited second album from Shapeshifter, 'Riddim Wise LP' is easily their most advanced and appealing work yet. This is a direct result of the new levels of creativity the group have achieved over the past twelve months, adding an emphasis on funky dancefloor grooves peppered with jazzy u...

Finally! Sub Pop's debut release from NZ's folk / comedy duo and HBO phenoms, Flight of the Conchords! 'The Distant Future' EP includes the tracks "Business Time", "If You're Into It" and "Not Crying", as well as live versions of "The Most Beautiful Girl In The Roo...

Digitally re-mastered for fantastic sound quality, this double CD set celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the legendary farewell concert by Crowded House in 1996.

'Love Demolition' will feature the singles 'Smash It', 'Broken Machine' and the new 'My Calculator' plus much more Zowie awesomeness.

I Am Giant present their highly anticipated debut album ‘The Horrifying Truth’ Features the #1 Rock airplay singles ‘City Limits’, ‘Neon Sunrise’ and ‘Living The Crash’ (as featured on the gold selling City Limits EP) New single ‘And We’ll Defy’ promises to be their biggest yet - already added to...

The songs for Te Soundtrack were chosen to illustrate Billy’s life and not to demonstrate his astonishing vocal range. Yet even so the multi-talent of Billy T James’ musical ability still shines through. Take the soft silky vocals of standard ballads like “Prairie Moon”, “When A Child is Born” Movi...

The Soundtrack to New Zealand film, Matariki, released on 18 November across the Country. Logline: A random act of violence leaves eight people in crisis, searching for hope and new beginnings, as the constellation Matariki (Maori New Year) rises in the Southern skies.

Renowned for exhilarating live shows, Autozamm have been part of the backbone and forefront of rock n roll in NZ for 6 years. Formed in Wellington in 2003, Autozamm relocated to Auckland and recruited the current line-up. Collective musical experiences and interests are diverse with ...