Recommended artists from New Zealand: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters

Move OverBetchadupa

Betchadupa – Move Over

A song by Betchadupa, a New Zealand pop-rock group formed in 1997.

They have won awards at the New Zealand Music Awards and the BNet NZ Music Awards.

The song was released as a single in 2003 and reached No.

14 on the New Zealand charts.

My DeliriumLadyhawke

Ladyhawke – My Delirium (Official Video)

A song by Pip Browne, a New Zealand musician who performs under the name Ladyhawke.

It was released as a single in 2008.

The music video features illustrations by Sarah Larnach, who is responsible for her entire visual portfolio.

Part Of MeStellar*

Part Of Me – stellar*

A song by the pop-rock band Stellar*, formed in New Zealand in 1994.

Written by Boh Runga, it was released as a single in 1999.

The track features a simple and beautiful melody and reached No.

4 on the New Zealand charts.

Computer GamesMi-Sex

Computer Games (2007 Remastered)

Mi-Sex is a New Wave rock band formed in New Zealand in 1978.

This song was released as a single in 1979.

It became a global hit, reaching No.

1 on the Australian charts and entering the Top 10 in Canada, New Zealand, and Argentina.

BonesGinny Blackmore

Ginny Blackmore – Bones (Official Video)

A song about a woman who hasn’t received the love she deserves.

It’s by Ginny Blackmore, a singer-songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand.

Released in 2013 as her debut single, it reached No.

1 on the New Zealand charts.

We’ll Never KnowKings

We’ll Never Know

Kings, a New Zealand talent with Māori and Samoan roots, is a multifaceted music producer who moves effortlessly between R&B and pop with hip-hop at his core.

His debut single, “Don’t Worry ‘Bout It,” released in 2016, made history by holding the No.

1 spot on the domestic charts for 33 consecutive weeks, cementing his name in the scene.

That year, he not only won Best New Artist at the music awards but also took home three trophies at the Pacific Music Awards, underscoring the acclaim he received.

Handling everything himself from production to mastering, his music is full of independence and creativity.

If you’re looking for melodic rap and genre-defying sounds, his work is sure to resonate with you.

Like WaterLadi6

Ladi6 – Like Water (Official Music Video)

Ladi6, often hailed as the “Queen” of New Zealand’s music scene, crafts a singular sound where hip-hop forms the core and elements of soul and reggae seamlessly blend in—an approach shaped by her Samoan roots and her teenage years spent in Africa.

After debuting in a group in 1998, she went solo.

Like Water, from the acclaimed album The Liberation Of…, became a signature track and earned platinum certification.

She has won multiple NZ Music Awards, and her 2018 EP Royal Blue 3000 achieved a triple crown.

With its soulful warmth and adventurous experimentation, her music is perfect for listeners seeking genre-defying freedom.