Recommended artists from New Zealand: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters
New Zealand is a lesser-known hotspot for great music.
That’s because many New Zealand artists go abroad and make a name for themselves.
As a fellow island nation with almost no time difference despite being in opposite hemispheres, and often called a neighbor by longitude, it’s interesting to listen to the music of this country.
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Recommended Artists from New Zealand: Popular International Singers and Singer-Songwriters (21–30)
If You’re Not The OneDaniel Bedingfield
A song released as a single in 2002 by New Zealand singer-songwriter Daniel Bedingfield.
It was inspired by his ex-girlfriend.
The track was used in the Jennifer Lopez–starring film “Maid in Manhattan.”
Burn Up The RoadLiam Finn
A track by New Zealand singer-songwriter Liam Finn.
It’s included on his third album, The Nihilist, released in 2014.
The song was inspired by Liam’s experience riding a bicycle late at night in Brooklyn, USA.
Recommended artists from New Zealand: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (31–40)
BowieFlight of the Conchords
Flight of the Conchords is a comedy duo formed in New Zealand in 1998, often described as a “folk parody band.” This song was performed in episode 6 of their comedy TV series, Flight of the Conchords, and is inspired by David Bowie.
Yeah YeahWilly Moon
A song released as a single in 2012 by Willy Moon, a rockabilly singer-songwriter from New Zealand.
During production, the working title was “Electric Boulevard.” The track was used in Apple’s iPod advertising campaign, which brought it significant attention.
Down TimeAaradhna
A debut solo single released as a single in 2006 by Aaradhna, a New Zealand R&B singer.
It reached No.
3 on the New Zealand charts.
She is also a New Zealand Music Award winner and has songs that have been certified platinum and gold.
Getting StrongerAdeaze
Adeaze is an R&B/soul duo formed in New Zealand in 2003 by brothers Nainz and Viiz Tupai.
This track features Aaradhna and was released as a single in 2004.
It reached No.
1 on the New Zealand charts and was certified platinum.
Trippin’Push Push
Push Push is a rock band formed in New Zealand in 1985.
This song is their best-known track and was released as a single in 1992.
It reached No.
1 on the New Zealand charts and peaked at No.
25 in Australia.