Music

It's about damn time.

If there's one thing hip-hop group, 0800 Collective is going to do—it's keep things fresh. 

We're going to cut to the chase—JessB is the moment. 

A successful New Year’s Eve party—the kind people talk about for years to come—always has a few key ingredients; a rad…

With a hotly anticipated album on the horizon and the release of her latest single 'Miles Away', she's showing no…

We might be biased, but one thing is for sure; Aotearoa punches above its weight with our homegrown music talent. 

Music has always been a family affair for alt hip-hop artist Taebz.

From curated lists of the very best cinematic music moments to coveted playlists emulating every major hip artist you need to know about…

With her beaming smile, a flick of eyeliner and a strong coffee in hand, there's no stopping SAMMIE in her tracks.

Movie lovers and entertainers, we’ve got just the thing to level up your next binge-watching session or weekend crew hang. 

Ever wanted to hear Calvin Harris' One Kiss in C Minor with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra? Yeah, us neither, come…

Hot on the heels of Te Marama Puoro O Aotearoa NZ Music Month we caught up with eight of Aotearoa's most exciting up-and-coming DJs to…

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live…

While your Spotify may be overflowing with a cracking collection of music, nothing beats the sweet, sweet sound of live music.

Aotearoa is home to incredible talent. Music, art, design, hospitality—it's fair to say we have creative inspo in…

While we don’t like to play favourites here at Urban List, we can’t deny that when it ones to One Direction, Harry Styles has…

Auckland’s Smoke & Spice Festival will be bigger and better than ever with plenty of barbecues, booze, live music,…

Interesting Places: The Subterranean Sessions is set to be an absolutely awesome series of musical matinee shows, as part of Elemental…

Ditch the booze and bust some moves at this epic morning rave. 

Isol-Aid Homegrown is a collaboration providing creative and financial support to emerging acts across Australia and New Zealand.

Winter is coming, and that means ski party season is too. So, dust off your boots and grab your warmest jackets, because things are about to…

It’s her first tour since 2017.

Just imagine the scene if Snoop Dogg or Dr. Dre picked up a trumpet and smashed out some good ol’ bangers. Well, New Zealand’s…

There’s always that one friend that doesn’t vibe with your choice in music, isn’t there? Well, now you can dance to…

Forget whatever you had planned for September 3rd, Galatos is the place to be.

Cross St. Music Festival is back, baby. After the March lockdown rained on its parade, a new date has been released, and it’s…

Load Up your boot on covetable botanical goodies at Auckland Plant Market happening on March 21 at Smales Farm. Expect botanical art, live…

It's going to be a big year for music.

For the swooners, the crooners and antics under the doonas.

We’re a sucker for a good playlist, allowing our favourite Netflix series to live on, way after the credits roll.

This is not a drill! Despite blessing our ears back in July—AKA the epicentre of lockdown life—with her surprise album Folklore,…

 Just like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, Six60 are sharing their story on the big screen. Till The Lights Go…

With grim lockdown and border restriction news dropping on the daily, sometimes you just need to turn the telly off and plug into a good…

Rhythm and Vines have just dropped their stellar line-up and boy, are we in for a treat. 

Filmed around the world in the US, the UK, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and Belgium—and featuring the likes of Naomi Campbell, Lupita…

While the release of her last album, Lover, involved an international Easter egg hunt, in true 2020-style Swift has delivered the news of…

If you’ve spent lockdown mourning the loss of live music and having a damn good boogie fear not. The Good Vibes winter tour…

We reached out to some of Hamilton's coolest business owners to find out what they've been up to in lockdown.

We’ve turned to some of Auckland’s coolest businesses owners to find out what they’re getting up to over the next four…

Couch-ella at your service.

It’s not all doom and gloom thanks to the guys behind Isol-Aid Music Festival.

If you’re one of the many people who have started working from home, then welcome to our rad crew. By now there’s a chance the…

We jumped at the chance to chat to talk to Milk & Honey Festival co-founder, Lani Purkis. Best known as the bassist in Elemenop, these…

We’re just a little bit obsessed with Aussie songbird Jack River. The ARIA-nominated artist has been tearing up the charts since…

His single "I Got Your Back" is shining a light on mens' mental health.

We’ve got some seriously epic news for your Monday. Following legendary performances at Coachella, Glastonbury, Primavera, and…

When we listen to the mixtape of the 2010s, what does it actually sound like?

Fact: the noughties served up some of the best damn music of all time. Don’t fight us on it. 

The shadowy mouse empire is moving, and it’s coming for your bank account.

Fire up, guys. The FOMO 2020 is around the corner, and freaking Lizzo is headlining. There’s no denying it, 2019 was…

Ever wanted to hear Darude’s Sandstorm in G Minor with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra? Yeah, us neither, come to…

​If there’s one thing we can’t get enough of right now, it’s all things horoscope related. We’re more than…

Who revolutionised the charts for EDM DJs, genre-bending music and women?

If you ask us, Post Malone can do no wrong, except when he makes us wait for his new album to drop. Well praise the hip hop lords because…

It’s been three long years since Kid Cudi graced our playlists with a fresh album and thankfully the wait is now over… sort…

As part of Urban List Music Month we're bringing light on the artists that are shaping the music industry from the ground up.

With her distinctive long purple hair, the talented creative has played at some of the biggest clubs, both in the City of Sails and the…

This Barcelona festival is making headlines for its 50/50 talent split including Tame Impala, Miley Cyrus, Charli XCX, Future and Nas.

It’s almost been a whopping four years since her last album, but we’ve finally gotten word that Grimes is coming out with a new…

His close team of songwriters and musicians have worked to finalise the late DJ’s unfinished album.

This is the moving story behind Beychella.

Bring on April 13.

Cancel Culture is undoubdtedly one of the most powerful digital movements today affecting the music world.

We couldn’t kick off the first week of music month at Urban List without chatting to pop music’s most coveted duo right now. In…

Plus Chance The Rapper, Tame Impala, SZA, Hayden James, Matt Corby and Ziggy Alberts.

An ode to all things friendship, freedom and protecting your own energy.

Debuted at sacai’s Fall/Winter 2019 runway show in Paris, we now have a release date for the Japanese brands collaboration with Beats…

She’s the eclectic pop slash hip-hop sound in everyone’s ears right now and considering she’s just 20,…

Cliff top oasis and Bali beach club Ulu Ciffhouse has been redefining beachside nightlife since it opened its doors in 2017. With direct…

The EDM duo remember their years DJ-ing at Kit & Kaboodle and now they’ve dropped their first album, there’s no…

Females dominated the Album Of The Year nominations and the award ceremony made firsts in the world of hip hop. 

Behold, the rise and rise of Billie Eilish.

And what to expect when you hit play? Think glitchy transitions, hip hop vibes, over-sized jackets, all the bisexual lighting and chunky…

Hate deep house music? Maybe you just never listened to it the right way.

The South African-born, Australian-raised DJ has been hitting the decks at festivals like Your Paradise and Coachella.

Got an entertainment buff you need to please? From retro arcade games to stylish sound systems, we’ve got something that will have…

It was... awesome.

Over the weekend musician slash actor slash creative genius Childish Gambino graced the southern hemisphere with his presence, bringing his…

2018, we'll let you finish, but Cardi B had one of the greatest albums of all time.

In the middle of Mojo’s national tour, we sat down with her to talk about her latest album aptly named, Native Tongue. What we…

The trio has just dropped a new LP and is set to tour Australia in 2019.

His music and loveable smile has won the hearts of those around Aotearoa and beyond and, after an incredible and heartbreaking health…

It’s 10 glorious lazy Sunday tunes and we’re already fans.

If you’ve ever felt personally victimized by your wardrobe cause you didn’t have anything to wear (especially to a…

Dark, seductive and cheeky. As it should be.

We speak to Aqua's René Dif about pop's greatest era and making Barbie Girl live forever. 

Grime institution Eskimo Dance has just announced they’ll be hitting our side of the globe and we are ready.

​Childish Gambino is a man who thinks breakfast, lunch and dinner’s for beginners so it only makes sense that his live shows…

Get your crew sorted stat.

All your Sunday inspo wrapped into one handly lil' package.

Forget about tape players and CD’s, today’s music is all about streaming—or is it? There’s one form of music…

Auckland’s favourite New Year’s Eve festival, Wondergarden is back for round three and better than ever!

You mean you’ve never been?

We’ve caught wind of a rockin' new space opening next week that’s unlike anything Auckland has seen before. 

You better swing / shake / move / make it to the online shop RN.

In a move so refreshing Aperol Spritz will surely jump on board as a sponsor, Drake has a released a music vid with nary a mention of…

There is, quite frankly, no better way to end one’s weekend than with a cheeky Sunday sesh. Because let’s be real……

When it comes to live music, we like our venues sneaky. We’re talking basement bars tucked away in hidden laneways that house bands…

In need of some gym-spiration? You’ve come to the right place! Straight from our aptly named “let’s get sweaty”…

Here at The Urban List, we love an upbeat playlist to keep us pepped up during a day at the office. Here's a selection of super…