NEW Singles & Videos + Release Announcements + Brand New Signings
Angel Olsen - Through The Fires - official video out now!
“'Through The Fires', is the final video to be released from the *Big Time** film, it's the centerpiece statement of this record. It’s a song I wrote to remind myself that this life is temporary, the past is not something to dwell on, that it’s important to keep moving, keep searching for the people that are also searching, and to notice the moments that are lighter and bigger than whatever trouble I’ve encountered.”* - Angel Olsen
British metalcore legends ARCHITECTS announce a brand new studio album
Fan favourites Architects have announced their 10th studio album The Classic Symptoms Of A Broken Spirit, The follow-up to 2021’s For Those That Wish To Exist. They've also shared new single/video 'Tear Gas' “Anything is possible – wake up the unstoppable.” Click through to watch!
CASISDEAD - 'Traction Control' is out now via XL Recordings
CASISDEAD returns with his new single 'Traction Control'. It’s the third single to be revealed from the rap icon’s highly anticipated debut album - a record CASISDEAD is currently masterminding in the DEADCORP® headquarters - and the latest chapter in his transition from cult, underground hero to future global star.
CHARLIE HICKEY shares 'Choir Song (I Feel Dumb) 2.0'
21-year-old Pasadena-based newcomer Charlie Hickey arrived earlier this year with his debut album via Saddest Factory Records, the label owned by his pal Phoebe Bridgers. Now he's released a reimagining of one of the understated highlights from the album, which has already received much acclaim across the board.
Dublins' GILLA BAND (formally Girl Band) announce new album
Gilla Band (formerly known as Girl Band) are an Irish post-punk and noise rock band formed in 2011 by a bunch of childhood besties. Falling under the spell of modern hip-hop, the band (who changed their name to foster more inclusivity ) have announced their third record Most Normal and shared the first single and video. Watch the animated 'Eight Fivers'!
US singer/songwriter MADI DIAZ presents new single/video, 'Hangover'
Office fav Madi Diaz has been putting out music for well over a decade, last year she linked up with Anti- Records to release a new full-length called History Of A Feeling. A few months ago, she teamed up with the likes of Waxahatchee and Angel Olsen for an EP of reimagined songs called Same History, New Feelings. Today, Diaz is back with a brand-new track, the crackling 'Hangover'. We <3 Madi
Florida's MAGNOLIA PARK share new video 'Gravedigger' (feat. Chad Tepper)
Recent Kerrang cover stars, Magnolia Park, riding the new wave of punk/alt bands have released the music video for 'Gravedigger' featuring youtube star & professional skateboarder Chad Tepper. The band has consciously pioneered inclusivity in the punk world. They are dedicated to spreading the message of #PopPunkInColor to ensure that the genre is one where people of all backgrounds are represented on and off stage. F. Yes!! Watch the moody clip for 'Gravedigger' here.
poptropicaslutz! share new track 'something about the sky'
Fusing pop-punk and hyper-pop for a fresh concoction of “hyper-punk,” Long Island duo poptropicaslutz! refuse to be anything but authentically themselves. Their new track was inspired by driving through an epic storm, sound familiar? Check it out here and find out why poptropicalslutz are the new authentic emo for Gen Z.
SOHN announces third studio album 'Trust'
Christopher Michael Taylor, professionally known as SOHN. The English born singer, songwriter and record producer now resides in the pine forests of Catalunya, Spain, and it is this new environment that inspired his brand new single ‘Segre’. Click through for more on his just announced third album Trust.
SPECIAL INTEREST Cover Amanda Lear’s 'Follow Me'
Mixing art-punk, industrial, and techno, the outstanding New Orleans four-piece Special Interest share an inspired cover of French Dali muse Amanda Lear's. 'Follow Me' is the b-side on a limited-edition 7” single for their song '(Herman’s) House.' Click through to read more about the special 1970's inspired 7"!
New Albums & EPs Out Now
BEN WOODS 'Dispeller', out today!
On Dispeller, Ben Woods’ intimate experiments in rock, paint a vivid portrait. Dispeller was recorded throughout a year in Woods’ hometown, Lyttelton, with Ben Edwards (Aldous Harding, Marlon Williams, Julia Jacklin) at the helm of the mixing console and co-producing. Dispeller is out today on CD and Vinyl at your favourite local record store and available to stream now! Album of the year?
black midi 'Hellfire' OUT TODAY! Watch black midi’s 'Sugar/Tzu' video here
London avant-rockers unveil their infernal third long player. "Sounding like an anthropomorphic panic attack that ate a whole months Ritalin script with its Weetbix," - UnderTheRadar. Black Midi present their latest offering Hellfire through Rough Trade Records - streaming now and available at your indie retailer on vinyl and CD.
Interpol - 'The Other Side Of Make-Believe' OUT TODAY
Alt-rock icons Interpol return with their new album*** ‘The Other Side of Make-Believe,’*** the first since their “bold and artful” - NME 2018 album Marauder. Teaming up with legendary producers Flood and Moulder Interpol have crafted what is possibly their most impeccably crafted album yet. Pick it up this weekend on vinyl from your fav indie record store.
LEYLA MCCALLA - Breaking The Thermometer - now available on vinyl!
"The Haitian-American musician explores the troubled history of creole-language Radio Haiti on her rewarding fourth album." - The Guardian
Leyla McCallas - Breaking The Thermometer now available on LP @ your fav local record store.
Industry PSA for our musical friends - JICYMI
2022 Going Global Presents Applications Open Now
Going Global Presents 2022 - Saturday, September 3rd - Auckland. Going Global Music Summit is an annual showcase of new music featuring national artists, occurring in September alongside the Going Global Music Summit industry seminars. The Summit takes place in central Auckland and is produced by IMNZ in partnership with NZ Music Commission.
Massive week of excellent musical announcements! And for those in Tākmaki Makaurau tonight - a blimmin' FREE show from the incredible Soaked Oats! Happy Friday x Kia pai tō rā whakatā!
FADER mag premieres BEN WOODS (Christchurch, NZ) Dispeller short film. Album out today!
Ben Woods releases his brand new album Dispeller today! Earlier in the week he shared a short film by the same name. Directed by filmmaker Martin Sagadin (Aldous Harding, Tiny Ruins, Marlon Williams), the film features Woods and a shifting cast of artists from Aotearoa performing takes from the record at The Sitting Room, the portside shack where the record was made.
Introducing... DANIELA LALITA
New York-based, Peruvian-born model, artist, muse and musician, Daniela Lalita Czenstochowskii's fast becoming one to watch within the creative industries. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, the multi-hyphenate made her mark on New York after moving there to study at the Rhode Island School of Design. Watch her debut single here!
ICYMI - Curated by The Label
Hands Up for an NZ Tour of Horsegirl!
Whilst feeling sad about missing out on Wet Leg tix - I can dream about Horsegirl coming to NZ one day! Check out their performance 'Option 8' in front of a sold-out, hometown crowd at Chicago’s iconic Thalia Hall.
BEHIND THE SONG: Horsegirl- "Electrolocation 2"
Horsegirl discuss 'Electrolocation 2,' taken from their debut album Versions of Modern Performance.
The incredible Yaeji - on Feeling Asian: Post-Korea Blues
An absolute fave at The Label ; Yaeji is an artist, singer, producer and mastermind behind your favourite club bangers. She discusses her artistic evolution and how to treat music as documentation. Yaeji also shares what it was like to develop her forthcoming album in Korea. It gets fiery too – they talk about confronting repressed emotions! Listen to Yaeji wherever you get your music and follow her at @kraejiyaeji.
Love It Live
DON MCGLASHAN NZ Tour (Re) Announce
and now a message from our Don - “It’s been a real thrill hearing your responses to the songs on *Bright November Morning** these past months. I can’t wait to get out and play them to you live. But we don’t need to wait any longer, because at last we’re able to tell you about our Aotearoa Spring Tour!”.* YAY!
SHARON VAN ETTEN Darkness Fades NZ tour dates
We're so excited (and we just can't hide it) Sharon Van Etten and full band return to Aotearoa, playing 2 prestigious venues. Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed album We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong, these shows are not to be missed!
Parrotdog Beer And Boring Oat Milk Present: Soaked Oats (akl) - Hollywood Cinema, Auckland - Fri, 15 July 2022
Free .. its Free!... Parrotdog Beer and Boring Oat Milk Present: Soaked Oats, Hollywood Cinema, TONIGHT~ Auckland Fri, 15 July
