NEW Singles & Videos + Release Announcements + Brand New Signings
VOOM is back! & releases ‘MAGIC (FT. FAZERDAZE)’
In perhaps the collaboration of the decade, long time indie-rockers Voom have paired up with their pal Fazerdaze to record and release the band’s first new music since 2006 — ‘Magic (ft. Fazerdaze)’ out via Flying Nun Records. With the brand new single, comes a magnificent music video directed and shot by prolific film-fella, Ezra Simons and made with the support of New Zealand on Air. Without offering up spoilers, the video’s upbeat narrative sees Fazerdaze (Amelia Murray) as a die-hard Voom devotee, with absurd consequences.
“Beloved by multiple generations of Aotearoa indie music fans…” — Chris Cudby, UTR, 2021
Māori music collective; IA perform LIVE on Mt Ruapehu
Maori music collective IA, (pronounced te reo: ‘e-ah’) share an emotive new single ‘Ruia Taitea’, with a stunning live music video performed on Mt Ruapehu. The release follows hot on the heels of Silver Scroll Awards and Going Global performances from the Waikato-based band. Their song ‘Te Aho Tapu’ was part of Waiata Anthems Week and charted on the New Zealand Te Reo and Alternative Charts. Both tracks feature on IA’s forthcoming EP, The Art Of, due out February 23, 2023.
Reissue of the Week
The xx announce Coexist reissue- limited clear vinyl. | THE LABEL
To celebrate 10 years of Coexist, The xx will release a limited edition, crystal clear vinyl pressing of the record, available to pre-order now. An expanded digital edition will also feature live versions of fan favourites ‘Angels’, ‘Chained’, ‘Reunion & Sunset’.
As part of their ongoing residency with Apple Music 1, The xx recorded a special Coexist episode of Interludes Radio, inviting fans to share their experiences of the record over the last ten years. Premiered in Matt Wilkinson’s show, you can now listen back to the episode here: apple.co/interludesradio
A Very Alternative Christmas - The Label Christmas Playlist!
We make no apology - 2022 has been a toughie - we're gonna have a bit of frivolous joy - consider this our gift to you as an alternative to Bing and Jingles. You deserve it! x
Music for Xmas - deck those halls baby! The 15 Best Music Books of 2022
According to Pitchfork...follow the link to read the full list but of course we will highlight: Needles and Plastic: Flying Nun Records, 1981–1988 by Matthew Goody... and taking out the number one spot on this list is 'In Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop'; each chapter treats an icon of mononymous fame—Aretha, Donna, Whitney, Mariah, Janet, Gladys, and so on - YES PLEASE! And big holiday vibes to you to pick these up from your local independent bookseller.
Love It Live
1 Week To GO! Big Thief here in Aotearoa!
Tix are "Low Availability"... how much do we LOVE Big Thief!?? A LOT!
SHARON VAN ETTEN New Zealand December is nearly here too!
Quick quick - last tickets here for this phenomenal show...
Khruangbin - Spark Arena, AKL - Tue, 06 Dec WITH Kamasi!
Ooof what a night Dec 6!!...Performing their biggest headline shows in Australia and New Zealand to date, Houston, Texas psych-funk auteurs Khruangbin will bring their First Class Tour to Tāmaki bringing with them the incredible Kamasi Washington! 🔥
Dry Cleaning - Tāmaki - Tue, 06; Poneki- Wed, 07
Crikey dickens... how to choose!? Hot tip - go to Khruangbin on the 6th in AKL - drive to Welly + Dry Cleaning in WGTN the next night! Problem solved. New album 'Stumpwork' is glorious and out now!! -its INCREDIBLE!