Bigpop Studios

05/08/2024

We’re thrilled to announce the release of TÎMMY the FIRST’s latest single, “DEGREE”! ✨

Known for his expressive and dynamic sound, TÎMMY the First delivers a captivating narrative of personal growth and boundless energy in this track.

Premiering yesterday on Pōneke’s local station .fm -this track explores themes of introspection, ambition, and transformation. 

“This song is an internal dialogue which comes to the conclusion that ‘I’m about to turn up the heat,’ as I reflect on the past and ponder the present and future,” he explains.

The creation of “DEGREES” was a collaborative effort with Frank Eliesa, who crafted the slamming beat, and John Garcia, who mixed the single.

The initial demo was crafted in TÎMMY’s home, but the final version was perfected in the studio, bringing his vision to life.

To visually represent the vibrant energy of “DEGREES,” TÎMMY has created a dynamic visualiser, drawing from live performance footage shot at Auckland’s Neck of the Woods. 

The visuals, captured by the awesome crew at and edited by TîMMY himself.

Get ready to ‘turn up the heat’ with “DEGREE”!✨

30/07/2024

It’s been almost a month since ‘Portal’ dropped! Recorded and mixed at Bigpop Studios, and mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri in New York, this album has been expertly designed.

Go give it a listen if you haven’t already delved into the world of ‘Portal’! 

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25/07/2024

✨We’re excited to announce the release of “SPECIAL!” remix bundle! Known for her explosive sound, Jujulipps brings you vibrant new interpretations of her original track. ✨

➡️Elle Shimada, a Tokyo-born, Melbourne-based artist, infuses her remix with emotive, cinematic layers and a dancey vibe, staying true to Jujulipps’ unique style. 

➡️DJ/producer jayteehazard from Sydney ties Jujulipps’ flow with a smooth, housey club beat, creating an irresistible dance floor anthem.

➡️The bundle also includes an extended version by Abraham Kunin, showcasing the original track’s energy.  

“I first performed ‘SPECIAL!’ at BIGSOUND in Brisbane, where I met Elle Shimada. Her performance blew me away, and we later reconnected at SXSW, showcasing the power of Kiwi/Australian collaboration,” Jujulipps shares.

✍️ Animation artist Siân Fenwick crafted the visuals, adding a unique touch to the release, making it a must-watch as well as a must-listen.

Get ready to dance and feel special with these fresh remixes! 

DJ packages available—DM us or email [email protected] if you’re wanting to add any of these remixes to your sets!

05/07/2024

Today we are thrilled to bring you the latest album release from titled ‘Portal’!  Known for his evocative and boundary-pushing atmospheric soundscapes, Arli takes you on a mesmerising journey through the track 9 album. 

“’Portal’ has been a slow-cooking project,” Arli shares. “It started as a breakup album but evolved into a deeply personal exploration ultimately transitioning listeners through sonic portals. It’s about embracing change and evolution, reflecting the personal life lessons and challenges I’ve encountered over the last decade.” 

Notable collaborations include stunning cover art by Australian aerial photographer Paul Hoelen and a captivating visualiser for ‘Sentience’ produced by acclaimed VFX artist Puck Murphy. Textural vocals on  the tracks ‘Sentience’ and ‘Portal’ were performed by avant-garde producer Missy (Abigail Knudson) and Coco-Grace Kora. 

Portal was Recorded and Mixed at Bigpop and Drake St Studios mastered by New York engineer, Rafael Anton Irisarri.

12/06/2024

Today we say farewell to our outstanding label manager Zoë 🫡💫 Zoë has been an integral part of the team here at Bigpop since the beginning of 2023, and a force for advocating for all our artists and the music community in Tāmaki Makaurau and Aotearoa. We’ll miss her loud laugh, dry wit, and spontaneously breaking into song. We wish her well for her exciting new ventures into local politics! ✨🌹🥹

07/06/2024

Don't miss Jason Parker & Isla Noon's gig at Ponsonby Social Club, June 15th!

Auckland pop artist plays at Ponsonby Social Club on Friday 15th June with Isla Noon.

06/06/2024

Today, Aotearoa pop star releases ‘The Bright Side,’ a follow up to his electrifying single ‘Crash.’ Through his fearlessness and agency as a songwriter, Parker has become a magician at harnessing the power of pop to embrace the full spectrum of emotion.

“’The Bright Side’ is the moment of reflection after the crash,” reflects Parker. “We’ve survived the impact but are left alone to really question what the hell just happened. ‘The Bright Side’ is not just the afterglow of a relationship ending, it’s also the memories of being happily in love. Lots of unanswered questions to a banging beat.”

‘The Bright Side’ is produced by , a collaboration which Parker describes as “amazing, as always. Maude and I are a pop music factory at this point. We both know the assignment and have great chemistry. I’m loving creating pop music with a heart, sometimes broken but always beating with hope. She makes music with such consideration and purpose. I’m honestly obsessed with us as a duo.” The track is also accompanied by another dazzling lyric video by

To celebrate this release, Parker is putting on a show with friend and indie-pop artist .noon at on Saturday, June 15th. Anyone who has seen Parker live knows he is not one to miss, and it’ll be a gig you’re guaranteed to leave feeling better than when you came. Tickets are available from .

No stranger to the stage, he is the founder and curator of Little Gay In, a gig series showcasing the best of Aotearoa’s q***r talent quickly becoming a staple of the music scene.

‘The Bright Side’ is the third single off his upcoming EP Fairy Bread, a project which he describes as “a story of hope. It’s camp, it’s delicious and it documents a really important moment in my life, falling in love for the first time. I’ve grown a lot since I first started writing her and I’m proud as punch. I can’t wait for everyone to listen in order from start to finish.”

‘The Bright Side’ releases today, Friday, June 7th, via Aotearoa New Zealand independent label Bigpop Records.

22/05/2024

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This is brand new, and a must-read for studio heads. Chris van de Geer first came to prominence as the guitarist for Second Child and Stellar*.

After a few experiments on a friend’s four-track, Second Child booked Progressive Studios where Van de Geer found the studio environment enticing. Van de Geer took a course at SAE, then found himself behind the desk at The Lab, working with some of the best artists of the time.

Around 2005 he co-founded Bigpop studios with Joost Langeveld, and they're now a fully-fledged label and publishing company, working with some very exciting contemporary artists such as CHAII and Jujulipps.

Gareth Shute tracks Van de Geer's career to date, and there are a lot of neat recording technology details here to enjoy :)

https://www.audioculture.co.nz/profile/chris-van-de-geer

08/05/2024

Delivering your midweek pick me up! Jason Parker is here to brighten up your Wednesday morning with brand new release ‘All Of You,’ described by the artist as flirty-bubble-gum-pop-fantasy 🫧 🧚‍♀️ 🌸🍬 Enjoy enjoy enjoy!

Listen here: https://majic.lnk.to/AllOfYouJP
Watch the lyric video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y4tBg9gFik

Produced and mixed by Maude Minnie Morris
Recorded at

03/05/2024

Happy NZ Music T Shirt Day from us at Bigpop! Funnily enough we love Aotearoa music and we’re wearing our fave shirts in support of and their amazing kaupaua helping artists with both physical and mental illness. Text ‘Music’ to 2448 to donate $3 to the charity!

T-Shirts: , , , ,

30/04/2024

Some behind the scenes shots of the team at the Taite Awards last week 😮‍💨🥹🫡 clearly having an excellent time celebrating winning Best Independent Debut for her excellent Get That Shot EP, produced by the fab 🔥🌹

24/04/2024

A huge congratulations to the incredibly talented Bigpop Records artist Jujulipps who took home the Taite Music award for Auckland Live Best Independent Debut for her EP 'Get That Shot', produced and co-written by , last night.

"Honestly, I really wasn't expecting to win, being alongside such amazing artists."

"I want to say thank you so much to everybody at Bigpop, this has been a crazy journey ever since I put myself fully into doing music, I've had zero regrets, only positive experiences, I was not expecting this."

Along with a cash prize, Jujulipps will receive a performance or technical ups killing opportunity courtesy of Auckland Live.

Joining the likes of Merk, The Miltones, Alien Weaponry, Repulsive Woman, Na Noise, Jazmine Mary and TE KAAHU, we are so incredibly proud of for receiving this award.

Huge thank you to

11/04/2024

Today Aotearoa popstar Jason Parker marks his seismic return to music with the release of his electrifying single ‘Crash,’ a track that entrances while it devastates, glistens while it shatters.

Through his fearlessness and agency as a songwriter, Parker has become a magician at harnessing the power of pop to embrace darkness while simultaneously offering a cathartic release.

“A crash is sudden and so was the breakup that inspired this song. Sharp and unexpected,” says Parker on the inspiration of the track. “I think the line that sums up the themes of ‘Crash’ best is “I feel like a dead man walking.” A reminder that no matter how shocked you’re feeling, life just keeps going.”

Produced by Maude Minnie Morris, ‘Crash’ showcases both artists’ ability to stir the souls of listeners while weaving dramatic pop tapestries that stay with the audience long after the song ends. “Working with Maude has been an incredibly fulfilling experience,” says Parker. “I feel like we were destined to meet and make this record together.”

Adding to the allure of ‘Crash’ is the stunning music video shot in the alleyways of Osaka, Japan with Daisy Thor-Poet of Tinted Productions. “It was a full day of running around the streets of Osaka singing in alleyways and train stations. I literally started the day dying my hair in a hostel bath room and ended it at the biggest sushi train I’d ever seen. The whole day was really a popstar fantasy moment.”

This is not the first time Parker and Thor-Poet have worked together, winning Best Music Video at the New Zealand Youth Film Awards for Parker’s track ‘This Is My Year.’

‘Crash’ marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Parker as the first track off his upcoming EP, Fairy Bread. “The idea of Fairy Bread really is about taking something and making it better. Coming from darkness to light.”

‘Crash’ releases today, April 12th via Aotearoa New Zealand independent label Bigpop Records.

05/04/2024

live on Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan in t minus 5 minutes! Whakarongo mai on live or listen back later! 📻😮‍💨

27/03/2024

We are beyond thrilled to officially welcome the incredibly talented, Aotearoa pop icon Jason Parker to the Bigpop whānau! ✨💞 Through his fearlessness and agency as a songwriter, Jason is a magician at harnessing the power of pop to explore the whole spectrum of human emotion while making you dance, feel and have beautiful time. Keep your eyes peeled for his upcoming release! 🌸🔮

24/03/2024

We’re super stoked that our beautiful facility, Drake Street Studios, is the proud sponsor of segment, ‘Travelling Tunes,’ every Friday at 8.05am. We love supporting independent radio and music here in Aotearoa, and that includes your music too! If you’re interested in finally recording that track you’ve been sitting on for ages, or just want to learn a little more about recording at Drake Street, feel free to DM us or email us via our Bigpop website. Link in bio!

21/03/2024

Congratulations to our amazing clients for their Axis Awards 2024 nominations. We are stoked to have worked on three nominated Motion Sickness projects!

Frank Energy. Same Energy, Probably Cheaper – sonic ID.
Whānau Ora. Our Future Is Māori – voiceover recording.
Boring Oat Milk - Quit the Tit social videos – sound design and mix.

Good luck to everyone involved and congrats on a fantastic year of creative work!

30/01/2024

✨Ableton Live Workshops with Kédu Carlö✨link in bio!

Calling all Auckland-based Intermediate Ableton-users, audio students, artists, bedroom producers, audiophiles, electronic music enthusiasts!

After a successful run of workshops in 2023, Carly Gill and Jess Penson (Kédu Carlö) will be hosting another round of producer workshops, free for all participants (thanks to our Sponsors, Ableton, Bigpop Studios and MPGNZ).

The purpose of these workshops is to:

💥 Foster Ableton-nerd community in Auckland
💥Target-specific use scenarios/knowledge-clusters
💥 Inspire, upskill and motivate fellow Ableton users

The details:

💥3 x workshops (Feb 6th, Mar 9th, Apr 6th)
💥4 hr sessions at Drake St Studio, each with a different focus (AUDIO, HARDWARE, MIDI)
💥small-to-medium tailored groups

The workshops will have the following focuses:

💥 AUDIO
💥 HARDWARE
💥 MIDI

By the end of the workshop, you can expect to feel more confident and well-equipped to continue growing and glowing. ✨ Apply at the link in bio! ✨

24/11/2023

07/11/2023

We had so much fun at the awards on Saturday! A huge congratulations to Jujulipps for taking out Te Tōtahi Toa (Favourite Single) for Airplane Mode, and to Proteins of Magic for her remix of the wonderful Karl Steven's Tāmaki 5000 which won Te Waiata Mariu 2023 ki a 95bFM (95bFM's Favourite Song of 2023). And of course to the other wonderful Bigpop / Particle crew nominees Neil MacLeod and Haz & Miloux who were both up for Te Tohu Hopunga Puoro Mariu (Favourite EP / Mixtape).

28/09/2023

Rodney Fisher requires no introduction. With a legendary discography from his time with Goodshirt through to his numerous solo projects, Fisher is hell-bent on leaving no creative stone unturned. Today, he is delighted to announce the release of his much anticipated album created with The Response, Art School Dropout, alongside the final single and stunning music video ‘Take It Slow.’

“This music is more intimate and personal than one might expect,” explains Fisher on his ever-evolving relationship with music. “I’ve been making music for as long as I can remember, but now by not being a frontman I can lose myself in the music and listen in a completely new way.”

‘Take It Slow’ perfectly illustrates this new era for Fisher. It envelops you in piano that’s quiet but sure, and a vocal line from Fisher that’s intimate and vulnerable, like he’s sharing a secret just to you. Finally, cue The Response’s electropop adornments which perfectly compliment the tone and message of the track. 

Having quietly enjoyed The Response’s unique alternative style over past years, Rodney finally met the duo after hearing their cover of Goodshirt’s ‘Fiji Baby’. “We got talking, and I made plans to send them a track to get their take on a remix version.”

And here we are, with a beautiful body of work which The Response aptly describe as an atmosphere of introspection and nostalgia. 

This more introspective album is unlike any of his previous works, and Fisher’s optimism is apparent. “I’m over the moon,” he says. 
“I’m so grateful to have a lovely team of people helping to make my dreams a reality.”

Art School Dropout, alongside ‘Take It Slow’ releases today on streaming platforms and vinyl!

05/09/2023

Great song and smashing video !!!
Woop 🙌 Burn My Shadow

29/08/2023

Next week some of the team are heading over to Brisbane for this year's music showcase! Keen to meet some other music industry folks and celebrate two of our artists, and , as they hit the stage.

Here's who'll be there from us. Hope to see you there!

🌼 Zoë (Kamupene Tumuaki - Kai Whakarite Kōrerorero/ Label and Communications Manager)

🌼 Chris (Tumu Whakarae, Kai Tohu Matua, Kai Tito / Co-Founder, Company Director, Composer)

🌼 Joost (Tumu Whakarae, Kai Tohu Matua, Kai Tito / Co-Founder, Company Director, Composer)

🌼 Helena (Kaitohatoha Matua, Kaituitui Taupuni Hopu Oro, Kai Atawhai Kai Waiata / Distribution and Publishing Manager, Studio Coordinator, Artist Manager for Jujulipps)

🌼 Margot (Kairuruku Kamupene, Kai Atawhai Kai Waiata / Particle Label Manager, Artist Manager for Proteins of Magic)

14/08/2023

It was great to have Nigel Latta and the Ruckus Media team film parts of ‘You’ve Been Scammed’ at our Drake Street Studios recently!

10/08/2023

We loved joining forces with Daylight to create the sound design and mix for Spark Foundation’s short film ‘The Forest of Opportunity’

10/08/2023

It was great to work with Motion Sickness on the choir sound mix of the ‘Our Future is Māori’ campaign!

07/08/2023

Hey!💥Did you know you can keep up to date with every thing that's going on in the Bigpop world on the news page on our website? 📰✨We update it all the time with the cool things we've been working on from all three of our lanes - records, studios, and publishing 🌺 Check it out here: https://www.bigpopstudios.com/news

07/08/2023

Check out the campaign our we worked on with for the and the !

03/08/2023

Today, Aotearoa electropop icons Strawpeople return with a brand new album, Knucklebones.

Knucklebones is a collection of all-new material produced by Paul Casserly and Fiona McDonald and while the guts of the project is the work of the pair, there’s a cast of Aotearoa music’s heavy-hitters. Matthias Jordan of Pluto is on keys, Nick Atkinson of Supergroove on sax, drumming legend Chris O’Connor on drums, Mark Hughes on bass and even a cameo appearance from legendary Auckland busker Luke Hurley on guitar. Guitarist Chris van de Geer and bassist Joost Langeveld are also back as players and producers.

Strawpeople originally formed in the late 1980s when Paul Casserly and Mark Tierney met at student radio station 95bFM. Also there at the time was Fiona McDonald who went on to become part of the Strawpeople history.

At the heart of Knucklebones is that familiar Strawpeople combo of sampled beats, bass, guitar, keys and more than anything, the voice of Fiona McDonald.

Knucklebones releases today with a limited vinyl run available from all good record stores!

28/07/2023

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Beautiful composition and performance by Gabrielle Peake

Recorded and mixed at Bigpop by the ūber talented Jacob Rush

Ethel Street (out now, link in bio). A solo piano soundtrack composed for Autumn Winter 2020 presentation at New Zealand Fashion Week in August 2019.

I wanted to create a beautiful piece to reflect Juliette’s collection imbued with movement, simplicity, depth & light. A piece filled with a sense of journey.

The cover art for this track is one of Juliette’s beautiful textiles for this collection. Inspired from the felt experience of New Zealand’a wild, unique and beautiful natural world.

The title ‘Ethel Street’ represents the place where design, collaboration and presentation collided.

Recorded by the wonderful and exceptionally talented and mastered and released by the fabulous team at

Enjoy x
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