You’ll hear a lot of Kiwi music once you’re in New Zealand, but why not check out some of these songs and artists before you come to get into the groove of some real homegrown New Zealand talent.

Current Popular Kiwi Music:

The Phoenix Foundation

– 6-piece indie rockers
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SJD

– beautiful and sublime melodies
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Fat Freddy’s Drop

– hi-tech pacific soul
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Salmonella Dub

– dub/drum‘n’bass
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Pluto

– alternative rock
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Dimmer

– hushed, dark indie pop
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Brooke Fraser

– award winning singer-songwriter
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Hollie Smith

– rising kiwi star, female soul singer
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Anika Moa

– melodic songstress
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Shapeshifter

– top Kiwi electronic act
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Shihad

– hugely popular hard rockers
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Minuit

– funky breaks and electronica
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Goldenhorse

– indie pop rock
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The Mamaku Project

– laid-back jazzy pacifica with a dash of french flavour
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The Brunettes

– quirky bubblegum pop
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Classic songs near and dear to Kiwi hearts

Why Does Love Do This To Me?

– The Exponents
This is a real Kiwi ‘pub anthem’, one that everyone in the bar sings along to!

Loyal

– Dave Dobbyn
Another iconic pub-singing tune!

Can’t get enough

– Supergroove

Venus

– The Feelers

Sway

– Bic Runga

Weather With You

– Crowded House

Six Months In a Leaky Boat

– Split Enz

Slice of Heaven

– Dave Dobbyn with Herbs

April Sun In Cuba

– Dragon

Not Given Lightly

– Chris Knox

Poi E

– Patea Maori Club