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UnderTheRadar NZ

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UnderTheRadar NZScenesRelease Radar: The Datsuns, PARK RD, Samara Alofa, MĀ ft. Mara TK Takatapunani, T. G. Shand + More New and recent sonic gems from Aotearoa New Zealand.

11.13

UnderTheRadar NZScenesElliot Vincent Unveil New Single 'Stay Sour' Tāmaki Makaurau garage punk duo reveal their first release of 2026.

11.12

UnderTheRadar NZScenesSpotlight: Borderline Destruction Festival ft. The Ascended (AUS) + More A night of heavy riffs, breakdowns and some of NZ's best emerging & established heavy acts at Valhalla.

11.12

UnderTheRadar NZScenesListen to Homing's Debut Single 'Plan' - Touring With Dropper This Week Playing their first ever gigs in Ōtautahi and Ōtepoti this weekend with Dropper.

11.11

UnderTheRadar NZScenesWatch Truth's Video For 'Love Me In The Dark' with Dub Princess Ōtautahi sonic architects are playing at Sydenham Underpass and Roots Bar in Tākaka this weekend.

11.11

UnderTheRadar NZScenesTotal Chaos Punk Invasion Tour of Aotearoa New Zealand Announced California hardcore / street punks are heading our way in February 2027.

11.11

UnderTheRadar NZScenesRelease Radar: Void Waves ft. AW, Dictaphone Blues, RARU, Karl Solve Steven x Instant Fantasy, Louis Baker, Alien Eye + More New and recent sonic gems from Aotearoa New Zealand.

11.10

UnderTheRadar NZScenesListen to DECEITS' New Single 'Mi Amor, Mi Vampira PT. II' - Touring NZ This Month Los Angeles gothic post-punks are hitting Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

11.09

UnderTheRadar NZScenesTerror Of The Deep 'Permanent Weekend' Wellington LP Launch Shows - This Week Playing this week at Pyramid Club and Creeps Record Parlour.

11.09

UnderTheRadar NZScenesListen to Imperial Slave's New Album 'Existential Threat' - Touring Nationwide Manawatū extreme metal crew are hitting the South Island this week.

11.09

UnderTheRadar NZScenesSpotlight: Flight Of The Conchords Touring Aotearoa New Zealand Superstars Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie are performing in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

11.08

UnderTheRadar NZScenesInterview: Mortiis (NOR) - New Zealand Shows This Month Performing with full band and special guests Windswept in Auckland and Wellington.

11.06

UnderTheRadar NZScenesSkulletfest 2026 Announced ft. Lethargic, Maced, Average Day, Big Norm, Lacerated Sky, Postnatal Abortion Free entry to skullets at Boneshed in Havelock North on 21st November.

11.05

UnderTheRadar NZScenesListen to Fastplant's New Single 'State Of Mind' Supporting Detroit hardcore originators Negative Approach next Thursday in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

11.05

UnderTheRadar NZScenesBAD TASTE Announce 'SIDE QUEST' Album Release Tour w/ SoSo Aotearoa hip-hop super-duo Young Gho$t and Alphabethead are touring nationwide.

11.04

UnderTheRadar NZScenesAuckland Folk Festival 2027 Second Lineup Announced - Evie Bamford, Just Janie + More Returning to Kumeū Showgrounds over Auckland Anniversary Weekend, 29th January to 1st February.

11.04

UnderTheRadar NZScenesSpotlight: Election Night Gigs This Saturday - Aotearoa New Zealand 2026 Get out there and vote!

11.04

UnderTheRadar NZScenesInterview: Bunchy's Big Score Dolly Possum - '2EPs' Release Shows Ōtepoti Dunedin groups are playing celebration events in November and January.

11.03

UnderTheRadar NZScenesRelease Radar: TL Stamp, Troy Kingi, Purple Pilgrims, Fox Moss, Jazmine Mary, HIGH ALTAR, The Datsuns + More New and recent sonic gems from Aotearoa New Zealand.

11.03

UnderTheRadar NZScenesPunk It Up VI Lineup Announced ft. Desperate Measures, X-Features, Proud Scum, Wolfpack (AUS), bankRobbers, Cootie Cuties, Kerfuffle + More Staging a Full Whammy Total Takeover in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 8th May.

11.02