30 Best New Zealand Music Blogs and Websites in 2025

1. UnderTheRadar

Blog https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/utr/news + Follow Blog
New Zealand based independent music website focused on alternative music from home and abroad through daily editorial, a nationwide gig guide, and ticketing service.
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Facebook Followers 36.7KTwitter Followers 8.6KInstagram Followers 16K Domain Authority 55 Read Now Get Email Contact Get Influential Bloggers ContactsGet access to 250k active Bloggers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the type of bloggers you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share blogger's data in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. UMusic NZ

Blog https://umusic.co.nz/ + Follow Blog
UMUSIC NZ is the home of updates and stories about all your favourite artists. We're New Zealand made, written by music lovers, for music lovers.
Email ****@umusic.com
Facebook Followers 264.9KTwitter Followers 5.9KInstagram Followers 13.7K Domain Authority 31 Read Now Get Email Contact

3. NZ Musician

Blog https://nzmusician.co.nz/category/news/ + Follow Blog
NZ Musician is the country's only magazine devoted to NZ music and musicians.
Email ****@nzmusician.co.nz
Facebook Followers 12.5KTwitter Followers 7.7KInstagram Followers 7.4K Domain Authority 41 Read Now Get Email Contact

4. The 13th Floor

Blog https://13thfloor.co.nz/ + Follow Blog
NZ's go-to website for serious music lovers. Exclusive live performances, concert reviews, interviews, reviews, NZ Music & the arts. Hang out on The 13th Floor!
Email ****@13thfloor.co.nz
Facebook Followers 8.7KTwitter Followers 1.7KInstagram Followers 3.5K Since Jan 2011 Domain Authority 38 Read Now Get Email Contact

5. Independent Music NZ

Blog https://www.indies.co.nz/news/ + Follow Blog
Read the latest music news, top albums, top music, music releases, and reviews by Independent Music New Zealand.Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) is the New Zealand voice for independent record labels and distributors, advocating for and helping to promote these labels and their artists.MORE Email ****@indies.co.nz
Facebook Followers 8.2KTwitter Followers 4.8KInstagram Followers 4K Domain Authority 32 Read Now Get Email Contact

6. Ambient Light Blog

Blog https://www.ambientlightblog.com/ + Follow Blog
Ambient Light is your go-to place for New Zealand-based live music news, reviews and interviews, featuring some of the best concert photography you'll find worldwide. Ambient Light is the brainchild of two professional photographers, Doug Peters and Meagan Kerr. Both formally qualified and with many years of industry experience under their belts, Doug and Meagan wanted to provide an outlet for the knowledge and information rattling around in their heads, and so Ambient Light was born.MORE Email ****@ambientlightblog.com
Facebook Followers 6.3KTwitter Followers 378Instagram Followers 1.7K Domain Authority 30 Read Now Get Email Contact

7. Five Lines

Blog https://www.fivelines.nz/ + Follow Blog
Five Lines is a collection of writings about music in Aotearoa New Zealand by Elizabeth Kerr. It features musical news, artist profiles and reviews of concerts and CDs.
Email ****@fivelines.nz
Twitter Followers 716 Domain Authority 9 Read Now Get Email Contact

8. RNZ Music

Blog https://www.rnz.co.nz/music + Follow Blog
The gateway to music stories and recordings from RNZ.RNZ (Radio New Zealand) is New Zealand's independent public service multimedia organisation covering local news, current affairs, arts and culture.MORE Email ****@rnz.co.nz
Facebook Followers 100.8KTwitter Followers 5.8KInstagram Followers 103K Domain Authority 86 Read Now Get Email Contact

9. Coup De Main Magazine » Music

Blog https://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/nzmusic + Follow Blog
Find the latest music news, concerts, shows, and reviews.Coup De Main the magazine, adventuring of Pop Culture, providing access to new music, pop culture news and fashion trends, first.
Email ****@coupdemainmagazine.com
Facebook Followers 45.1KTwitter Followers 32.7K Domain Authority 63 Read Now Get Email Contact

10. Libel Music

Blog https://libel.co.nz/news + Follow Blog
Welcome to Libel Music, where we aim to bring you the latest music industry news, reviews, interviews, top quality concerts & industry photos and much much more from New Zealand, Australia & around the world.MORE Email ****@libel.co.nz
Facebook Followers 2.9KTwitter Followers 1.6KInstagram Followers 736 Domain Authority 26 Read Now Get Email Contact

11. Ticketmaster NZ » Music

Blog https://blog.ticketmaster.co.nz/music + Follow Blog
Read the latest music, sport & theatre news from Ticketmaster New Zealand.
Facebook Followers 60KTwitter Followers 6.1KInstagram Followers 9.9K Domain Authority 52 Read Now Get Email Contact

12. Elsewhere » Music

Blog https://www.elsewhere.co.nz/music/ + Follow Blog
Graham Reid's music reviews, travel writing, interviews with musicians, writers, artists, luminaries, and unusual characters from New Zealand and Elsewhere.
Email ****@elsewhere.co.nz
Facebook Followers 984Twitter Followers 21 Domain Authority 44 Read Now Get Email Contact

13. Ōtepoti Music

Blog http://www.otepotimusic.com/ + Follow Blog
Streaming music created in and of Otepoti / Dunedin, New Zealand.
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 1.8KTwitter Followers 521 Domain Authority 7 Read Now Get Email Contact

14. Sola Rosa

Blog https://solarosa.com/news/ + Follow Blog
The latest Sola Rosa tour, album and news announcements. Hear it here first.Sola Rosa is the brainchild of New Zealand musician, Andrew Spraggon.Creating an evolving infusion of funk, beats, electronic, jazz and soul has been the 20-plus year labour of love for this Auckland-based solo artist, who has produced a wealth of recordings since launching as an experimental recording project in 1999.MORE Email ****@solarosa.com
Facebook Followers 13.1KTwitter Followers 3K Domain Authority 35 Read Now Get Email Contact

15. Slow Boat Records Blog

Blog https://slowboatrecords.co.nz/blogs/blog + Follow Blog
Slow Boat Records is Wellington, New Zealand's longest running independent record store. Covers articles on music news, artist news, shows, and performances.
Email ****@xtra.co.nz
Facebook Followers 5.5KTwitter Followers 3.2K Domain Authority 30 Read Now Get Email Contact

16. Findaband Blog

Blog https://www.findaband.co.nz/blog + Follow Blog
NZ's best live bands for weddings and events. Browse profiles, watch music videos, and book online. Founded in 2008, Findaband has built an enviable reputation as New Zealand's leading live entertainment agency.MORE Email ****@findaband.co.nz
Facebook Followers 694Twitter Followers 1Instagram Followers 2.8K Domain Authority 28 Read Now Get Email Contact

17. JazzLocal32.com

Blog https://jazzlocal32.com/ + Follow Blog
My name is John Fenton.This blog is about Jazz, experimental improvisation, and related topics. I am not a trained musician but I understand how music works and I have a sound knowledge of Jazz history. Above all, I have open ears and value innovative over the ordinary. My task is to tell the musicians stories; rendering musical notes into words.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Twitter Followers 357 Domain Authority 22 Read Now Get Email Contact

18. Wellington Music Centre Blog

Blog https://www.wellingtonmusiccentre.org.nz/news + Follow Blog
Find the latest music news. music education, lessons, programs, and announcements by the Wellington Music Centre.Wellington Music Centre is a Ministry of Education out-of-hours music school for primary and intermediate children.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 647 Domain Authority 1 Read Now Get Email Contact

19. NZ Music Month

Blog https://www.nzmusicmonth.co.nz/news + Follow Blog
NZ Music Month is Access All Aotearoa: Great local music for all New Zealanders - in every place, for every age & in every genre.
Email ****@nzmusic.org.nz
Facebook Followers 20.6KTwitter Followers 9.9KInstagram Followers 9.3K Domain Authority 33 Read Now Get Email Contact

20. 100% Good

Blog https://onehundredpercent.nz/ + Follow Blog
Championing the best of New Zealand music.100% Good is a little bit of everything. It's partly a blog as well as a full service live music agency. It also lists our upcoming tours as well as how we can assist within the music industry.MORE Email ****@onehundredpercent.nz
Facebook Followers 940Twitter Followers 324 Domain Authority 6 Read Now Get Email Contact

21. Dunedinsound.com Blog

Blog https://dunedinsound.com/blog/ + Follow Blog
Documenting and archiving the Dunedin music scene since 2014. See and hear photos, video, and full set audio from gigs happening right now in Otepoti. Relive memories or discover what you've been missing.MORE Email ****@dunedinsound.com
Facebook Followers 952 Domain Authority 16 Read Now Get Email Contact

22. NZ Herald » Music

Blog https://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/music/ + Follow Blog
Read the latest music news, concert news, shows, music releases and reviews by the NZ Herald.NZ Herald brings you the news of the day from our dedicated online team and the top journalists from the daily New Zealand Herald, the Weekend Herald, and the Herald on Sunday.MORE Email ****@nzherald.co.nz
Facebook Followers 1.6MTwitter Followers 467KInstagram Followers 275.1K Domain Authority 91 Read Now Get Email Contact

23. The Spinoff » Music

Blog https://thespinoff.co.nz/category/music/ + Follow Blog
Latest music news, concerts, shows, reviews and playlist from The Spinoff.The Spinoff is a New Zealand site covering pop culture, politics and social life through features, criticism, interviews, videos and podcasts.MORE Email ****@thespinoff.co.nz
Facebook Followers 147.4KTwitter Followers 64.1KInstagram Followers 50.4K Domain Authority 68 Read Now Get Email Contact

24. National Library of New Zealand » Music

Blog https://natlib.govt.nz/blog/tags/music + Follow Blog
Read about the classic music news, music collections, events and behind the scenes on shows by National Library of New Zealand.The National Library was formed in 1965 to enrich the cultural and economic life of New Zealand and its interchange with other nations.MORE Email ****@dia.govt.nz
Facebook Followers 13.7KTwitter Followers 15.5K Domain Authority 70 Read Now Get Email Contact

25. SOUNZ

Blog https://news.sounz.org.nz/ + Follow Blog
Latest music news, projects, events, artist interviews, composer interviews and music resources on SOUNZ.At SOUNZ we believe that New Zealand music enriches our world and our vision is to make New Zealand music widely heard and valued.MORE Email ****@sounz.org.nz
Facebook Followers 8KTwitter Followers 741 Domain Authority 40 Read Now Get Email Contact

26. Neck of The Woods

Blog https://www.neckofthewoods.co.nz/word-in-the-.. + Follow Blog
Welcome to our blog, where we interview everyone from the artists who appear on our stage to the artists who design our gig guide posters. Neck of the Woods is a Bar, Live Music Venue, Gallery Space and Community located on Karangahape Road, Auckland.MORE Email ****@neckofthewoods.co.nz
Facebook Followers 16.5KTwitter Followers 1.5KInstagram Followers 12K Domain Authority 28 Read Now Get Email Contact

27. Christchurch School of Music

Blog https://www.csm.org.nz/category/latest-news/ + Follow Blog
Stay up to date with the latest news, programs and announcements by the Christchurch School of Music.The Christchurch School of Instrumental Music was founded in 1955 by Robert Perks to provide group tuition for young students along with the opportunity to play in an orchestra or ensemble.MORE Email ****@csm.org.nz
Facebook Followers 3KTwitter Followers 495Instagram Followers 316 Domain Authority 16 Read Now Get Email Contact

28. Dunedin Sound Tapes

Blog https://dunedinsoundtapes.blogspot.com/ + Follow Blog
The purpose of this blog is to expose you to the unique and unrepeatable New Zealand scene known as 'Dunedin Sound' that emerged in New Zealand in the early eighties. This space takes over from wonderful blogs that in their time served to make known to the world some of the most significant bands and records of that period. The present collection is dedicated to all those kiwi bands, many of them already forgotten - who, without knowing it, wrote a very important page in the history of music.MORE Domain Authority 10 Read Now Get Email Contact