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12/12/2023

After the five-year musical drought since her last album, Nicki Minaj is back with the spectacular ‘Pink Friday 2.’ Here are some of our highlights from the Queen of Rap’s latest project ..

After the five-year musical drought since her last album Queen, Nicki Minaj is back with the spectacular Pink Friday 2. This eclectic record is the official sequel to her 2010 debut album Pink Friday, which saw Nicki meld pop girl aesthetics to an impressive classic hip-hop sound. Its successor is j...

01/12/2023

Kia ora Brenda Lee! Get into the Christmas spirit and listen to the Now That's What I Call Christmas playlist here
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16/11/2023

Dolly Parton has released her first ever rock album! Listen to 'Rockstar' here https://umusicnz.lnk.to/Rockstar ⭐️

03/11/2023

65 years since its release, the first ever Official Music Video for Brenda Lee's iconic 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree' is out now! Get into the Christmas spirit and watch it below 🎄

Brenda Lee "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" official music video. Rock and Roll and Country Music Hall of Famer Brenda Lee is celebrating her signature so...

14/08/2023

Violin superstar David Garrett is heading to Aotearoa for the first time ever, playing a one-off show at Auckland's Town Hall on September 29! 🎻

Grab your tickets here 👉https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/david-garrett-iconic-tour-2023-auckland-29-09-2023/event/24005E9CABA12633

12/07/2023

Coco Reo Māori Soundtrack is out now!
Listen here whānau: https://umusicnz.lnk.to/CRM

08/05/2023

“Once again, Marvel Studios reached into the eternal cosmos of the universe to find the most humanly galactic sounds of days gone by to illustrate a story for all to enjoy.

Come and get your fix of the third edition of the Awesome Mix, but fair warning, some spoilers could prevail…”

We’ve all seen those videos on the internet, where a dramatic scene from a film is overdubbed with an opposite feeling song to both make us laugh, and appreciate how much influence sound has on interpretation of a motion picture. Hearing is one of our senses that we often go about subconsciously. ...

16/03/2023

There’s nothing better than a peaceful night’s sleep. Especially when you fall blissfully asleep to Max Richter's “Sleep” – the eight-hour album of your dreams. https://uma.lnk.to/MaxRichterSleep

15/03/2023

*WIN!* One of Nashville’s best Kip Moore is heading to Aotearoa for the first time ever this Tuesday March 21 at Auckland’s Powerstation and we’ve got a double pass to give away to one lucky fan!

Simply tag a friend you’d love to take below and comment what track you’re keen to hear live and you’re in the draw!

08/03/2023

Listen to Morgan Wallen talk about his musical journey on Newstalk ZB.
Who's going to the Auckland show on March 15th?

Morgan Wallen’s journey to music stardom has been unlike so many others. The country music star joined Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking this morning and told him

08/02/2023

With the recent release of her new album Queen of Me on February 3, it’s the optimal moment to take a look back at some of the best moments of Shania Twain’s musical career with a definitive ranking of her top ten most iconic tracks. 🤠

With the recent release of her new album Queen of Me on February 3, it’s the optimal moment to take a look back at some of the best moments of Shania Twain’s musical career with a definitive ranking of her top ten most iconic tracks. Shania’s multiple-decade-spanning career has given us some o...

26/01/2023

Final NZ shows! Listen to The Best Of Elton John 💠
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22/01/2023

He's here! Listen to The Best Of Elton John 💠
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19/01/2023

Not long to go now! Get ready for Elton with The Best Of Elton John. Listen now 💠
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17/01/2023

Get ready for Elton with The Best Of Elton John. Listen now 💠
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10/01/2023

Get ready for Elton with The Best Of Elton John. Listen now 💠
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05/10/2022

We've got a double pass to see Marlon Williams live next year in Auckland PLUS a limited edition lemon yellow copy of his latest album 'My Boy' on vinyl to give away.

Just sign up to our UMUSIC newsletter to WIN

29/09/2022

The Lion King Reo Māori soundtrack is out now. Check out Walker's 'Tāiri Te Aroha' (Can You Feel The Love Tonight) and more!
https://disneymusic.lnk.to/TheLionKingMaori

28/09/2022

From their beginnings as uni students to becoming one of Aotearoa’s biggest and most cherished homegrown acts, we journey through the discography of SIX60 as we gear up for their upcoming album ‘Castle St’ out Oct 7.

Hit the link below to read more!

Named after their old street number (660 Castle St, Dunedin) from their Otago University days, SIX60 have spent the past decade as one of Aotearoa’s most cherished homegrown bands reminding us “don’t forget your roots my friend, don’t forget your family.” SIX60 are so loved here that durin...

14/09/2022

“My language is me. It is full of memory, sacredness and energy that connects me to everything in the universe. I love how those things move me when I sing.” ⁠
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To coincide with Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) Rob Ruha has re-recorded 3 tracks off his latest album 'Preservation of Scenery' plus a cover of Bob Marley's 'So Much Trouble in the World' as part of Apple Music's Home Session. “I wanted to invite the listener into the grand halls of my marae: my home." ⁠

Listen to Rob's beautiful waiata, recorded in Spatial audio for the ultimate listening experience here 👉 https://music.apple.com/nz/album/apple-music-home-session-rob-ruha/1643442616

19/08/2022

Have you listened to SIX60’s new anthem ‘Before You Leave’ yet?? ❤️

04/08/2022

Did you know about Shania Twain’s tough childhood, or her bizarre divorce? Here’s 10 things we learned from her new Netflix documentary! 🤍

Since her rise in the 90s, Shania Twain has become one of the most recognisable and iconic figures in music, reaching heights few other artists in history have seen before and will ever see. Hailed the “Queen of Country Pop”, Twain isn’t only the best-selling female country artist of all time ...

30/05/2022

Top Gun: Maverick sees the return of all things we loved from the original but just like the first, its soundtrack is its best element. We unpack some of the power behind it below.

Few movies have solidified their status through both their storytelling and their soundtrack like Top Gun has. The iconic film hangs like a backdrop of the best parts of the 80s; overzealous, cocky pilots in aviators and bomber jackets, burnt orange sunsets and gooey romance, and kick-ass rock and g...

13/05/2022

In celebration of their new album Dance Fever dropping today, we take a look at the magical discography of Florence + The Machine
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Once upon a time in a magical forest far, far away, a fairy was born named Florence Welch. She used her magic to form a little indie rock band and took the world by storm … Florence Welch’s aesthetic is hard to not notice. It’s a crisp breath of fresh air in a structured pop [...]Read More...

04/05/2022

Think you know everything about Florence + The Machine? Take our quiz below!

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21/04/2022

Our fave bohemian queen has been serving looks for over a decade. Here's a rundown of Florence Welch's best style moments. 🌹

Few can pull off the bohemian look quite like Florence Welch. Donned in lace, silk, and vintage patterns, the now 35-year-old star always looks like she’s stepped barefoot out of a fairy utopia. And that’s precisely the point. Adding magic with every touch, the essence of Welch extends further t...

20/04/2022

Can you believe it's been 20 years since Norah Jones released 'Come Away With Me'? Share your memories from the album below! ❤️

Norah Jones entered our world in 2002 with impeccable timing. While pop music from the likes of Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and Justin Timberlake was dominating the charts, in walks a 22-year-old Norah with maturity and talent well beyond her years. Dropping her debut album Come Away With Me...

12/04/2022

From rocking out onstage with Mick Jagger to creating a hit with Lady Gaga, here are our top picks of Florence + The Machine collabs. Have we missed your fave? 🥀

Since 2007, London indie rockers Florence and the Machine have been gracing our charts with their captivating baroque pop. Lead by the powerhouse that is Florence Welch; the band have become known for their very specific sound, which centres around the magic of Welch’s voice, and their enchanting ...

25/02/2022

Today marks 20 years of Norah Jones classic album 'Come Away With Me' – what's your fave song? ❤

Norah Jones’ multi-Grammy-winning debut album, ‘Come Away With Me’, is one of the 21st Century’s must-own recordings, and an instant classic. Three years into the seventh decade of Blue Note Records – the famed jazz label – signed an artist who proved to be both controversial and brillia...

23/02/2022

Florence + The Machine's assuming her rightful throne with 'King' and we're fizzing!! 👑

21/02/2022

Did you know that Florence + The Machine's original band name was Florence Robot/Isa Machine? ✨

16/02/2022

What are Florence + The Machine up to...? 🧐

It’s almost been four years since the drop of Florence and the Machine’s last album High as Hope and if you’re anything like us, you’re absolutely dying to have the magic of Florence Welch back in your life. But patience, we have learned, always pays off, and after a brief dry spell (bar a f...

09/02/2022

Have you watched Janet Jackson's tell-all doco series yet?? 😍

Upholding a career for more than 40 years, Janet Jackson is one of the most famous, best-selling music icons of all time. She’s also one of the most private, which is why her four-hour documentary Janet Jackson (which is now available in full on TVNZ OnDemand) has arrived at the perfect time. Leav...

08/02/2022

So many incredible Norah Jones jems, what's your fave?? 😍

In 2002, Norah Jones (born March 30, 1979) came from nowhere and conquered the world with her debut album, Come Away With Me. With her velvet voice, unique storytelling ability, and understated piano accompaniment, the New York-born Texas-raised chanteuse quickly established a substantial internatio...

06/02/2022

To honour and celebrate the pioneers of te reo Māori who paved the way for future generations, check out this special waiata playlist for Waitangi Day. Listen here: https://Waiata.lnk.to/Nostalgia

03/02/2022

Brb just crying over these new pics of Rihanna's baby bump 😭❤️

03/02/2022

What are your top three Florence + The Machine tracks? 😍

Skirting the line between darkness and light, the best Florence + The Machine Songs reveal an artist that shoots for the stars – and hits every time. An old soul trapped in the body of an indefatigable frontwoman with boundless energy, Florence Welch (born on 28 August 1986), of Florence + The Mac...