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12 Of The Best Workout Playlists On Spotify
Call it your internal cheerleader, your wingman, your metaphorical better half; when it comes to a solid sweat session at the gym or on the…
Show A Local Music Artist Some Love And Be In To Win
We might be biased, but one thing is for sure; Aotearoa punches above its weight with our homegrown music talent. It's safe to say…
12 Of The Best Spotify Playlists To Listen To At Your Next Dinner Party
A dinner party well-done means you’ve gone above and beyond to create the perfect feast and vibe. Which is exactly why choosing the…
The Best Live Music Venues In Auckland
While your Spotify may be overflowing with a cracking collection of music, nothing beats the sweet, sweet sound of live music (especially…
3 Boss Creators On How To Fuel Your Inspiration
Aotearoa is home to incredible talent. Music, art, design, hospitality—it's fair to say we have creative inspo in…
Harry Styles Is Touring Australia And New Zealand In 2023
While we don’t like to play favourites here at Urban List, we can’t deny that when it comes to One Direction, Harry Styles…
Fire Up Your New Year’s Eve Party With These Vibing Spotify Playlists
A successful New Year’s Eve party—the kind people talk about for years to come—always has a few key ingredients; a rad…
Synthony, The Banging Orchestral Dance Concert Has A New Post Lockdown Date
Ever wanted to hear Calvin Harris' One Kiss in C Minor with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra? Yeah, us neither, come…
The Smoke And Spice Festival Will Turn Up The Heat In 2022
Can’t wait for the hot and heady days of summer? Lucky for us, Culley’s is bringing the heat and the beats back to you next…
Intimate Subterranean Sessions Are Being Held In These WWII Tunnels For The First Time Ever
Who said Waiheke Island is just for wine lovers? Picture this, descending underground for an intimate session of only upto 50 people,…
A Massive Morning Rave Is Coming To Auckland’s Town Hall This July
If you haven’t yet experienced the epicness of a morning rave then there is no time like the present. Ditch the booze and bust some…
What You Need To Know About The Online Festival Supporting Emerging Artists
The last 18 months have had a devastating effect on the music industry, with many budding musicians feeling the brunt of the halt on live…
First Base’s Free Vintage Après Ski Soirée Hits Queenstown This Weekend
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…
Lorde’s Solar Power Tour Will Kick Off Across Australia And New Zealand In 2022
If just like us, your bodies are still recovering since Lorde dropped her brand new 2021 banger Solar Power, then the next piece of…
Breaks N Brass Will Be Serving Up The Sickest Old School Hip Hop Beats At This Legendary Gig
Just imagine the scene if Snoop Dogg or Dr. Dre picked up a trumpet and smashed out some ol’ skool bangers. Well, New…
Show Off Your Slick Moves At New Zealand’s Highest And Most Epic Silent Disco
There’s always that one friend that doesn’t vibe with your choice in music, isn’t there? Well, now you can dance to the…
Just Released: Free Hip Hop Event Jameson House of Rounds Has A New Date
Forget whatever you had planned for September 3rd, Galatos is the place to be. From 9pm the good vibes will be crankin’ and…
Cross Street Music Festival Is The Autumn Bloc Party You Don’t Want To Miss
Cross St. Music Festival is back, baby. After the March lockdown rained on its parade, a new date has been released, and it’s…
Make A Beeline, Auckland’s Huge Plant Market Has Been Shifted To March
What better way to spend a beautiful summer’s day? Load up your boot on covetable botanical goodies at Auckland Plant Market happening…
All The Best New Albums To Watch Out For In 2021
Nothing hits like brand-spankin' new music does and 2021 is proving to be a mammoth year for new bangers. While a year of cancelled…
8 Romantic Spotify Playlists To Sweep You Off Your Feet This Valentine’s Day
Romance—it’s more than just godforsaken teddies, chocolate, flowers, cologne and jewelry, people. It’s “good morning…
Bless Your Ears With Netflix’s Best TV Series Soundtracks
Bridgerton was undoubtedly one of the most binge-worthy shows on Netflix. And aside from the genetically blessed cast, epic costumes and…
Bless Your Ears With Taylor Swift’s Surprise Album Dropping Today
This is not a drill! Despite blessing our ears back in July—AKA the epicentre of lockdown life—with her surprise album Folklore,…
11 Christmas Playlists To Rock Around The Christmas Tree To
Not all Christmas playlists are born equal. Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness (especially if they include…
On The Record | Six60 On Surviving Lockdown And Going Deep In Their New Documentary
I was first introduced to the sweet beats of Six60 back in 2013 when a mate bought me a ticket for their gig at a small underground bar in…
Let The Good Vibes Roll With Boo Seeka’s Personalised Playlist Just For You
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…
Prepare For Festy Vibes, R&V Have Just Announced Their Stellar 2020 Lineup
Festival lovers, listen up! Much-loved Kiwi festival, Rhythm and Vines have just dropped their stellar lineup and boy, are we in for a…
Be Inspired By The Creative Genius Behind Beyonce’s Black Is King
When Beyonce casually revealed she was dropping a surprise visual album last month, it finally felt like 2020 was giving us the break we all…
Bless Your Ears With Taylor Swift’s Goosebump-Inducing New Album
Look, 2020 has served up a shedload of crappy news. From COVID to border closures, we’re in serious need of some good news and…
Get Booking, NZ’s First Post-Lockdown Winter Festival Is Just Around The Corner
If you’ve spent lockdown mourning the loss of live music and having a damn good boogie fear not. The Good Vibes winter tour is locked…
Eat, Watch, Listen, Read | Here’s What Hamilton Business Owners Are Getting Up To During Lockdown
Lockdown is in full swing and we're missing our favourite Hamilton haunts more than ever. Anyone else desperate for a burger and/or a…
Eat, Watch, Listen, Read | Here’s What Local Business Owners Are Getting Up To During Lockdown
So lockdown is in full swing and we’re not going to lie, we’ve already binged Netflix’s Tiger King and eaten all of our…
Take A Trip Down Memory Lane, A Coachella Doco Is Here For Your Quarantined Soul
You may have already binged your way through every movie and every TV show on every streaming service possible but word on the street is…
Jam Out At Home Thanks To The Online Music Festival Happening This Weekend
Unless you're Jared Leto, you’re probably well aware of the difficulties that live musicians and artists have been facing since…
Bless Your Ears With 7 Of The Coolest Work From Home Playlists
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…
How This Kiwi Musician Is Putting Women Front And Centre This International Women’s Day
Milk & Honey Festival is back for 2020, bringing a massive female line-up showcasing women in music whilst celebrating International…
Go Behind The Mic With A Day In The Life Of Musician Jack River
We’re just a little bit obsessed with Aussie songbird Jack River. The ARIA-nominated artist, aka Holly Rankin, has been tearing up the…
Why This Kiwi Singer/Songwriter Is Set On Making Music With Meaning
New Zealand-born artist Ant Utama did what many people only ever dream of doing—quitting his day job and moving overseas (to Germany,…
Mark Your Diary, Tame Impala To Kick Off Huge Down Under Tour In New Zealand
We’ve got some seriously epic news that's going to make your Monday. Following legendary performances at Coachella, Glastonbury,…
Tune Into The 10 Artists That Defined The Last Decade Of Music
It’s an unholy burden deciding which artists were impactful enough that they helped shape the musical footprint of the last decade.…
Prepare For Peak Nostalgia, So Pop Festival Just Dropped Its Epic 00s Line-Up
Fact: the noughties served up some of the best damn music of all time. Don’t fight us on it. If you too share our undying love…
Here’s Why You Need To Jump On The Disney+ Bandwagon Now
Until now, your Friday nights and long-haul flights have most definitely been loaded with all the Netflix, Stan and Neon content. Now, brace…
Get Pumped, Queen Lizzo Is Coming To New Zealand
Fire up, guys. The FOMO Festival 2020 is around the corner, and freaking Lizzo is headlining. There’s no denying it,…
Brace Yourself, Hamilton And Wellington Are Getting An Orchestral Dance Concert
Ever wanted to hear Darude’s Sandstorm in G Minor with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra? Yeah, us neither, come to think of it. But…
We’ve Found The Perfect Playlist According To Your Star Sign
If there’s one thing we can’t get enough of right now, it’s all things horoscope related. We’re more than happy to…
Every Influential 90s Artist That Helped Shape Music Culture Today
In 2019, hip hop continues to top charts, streaming platforms like Spotify have made a plethora of genres more accessible than ever, EDM DJs…
Get Amped, Post Malone Is Dropping A New Album Next Month
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…
Hype Up, Kid Cudi Is Kicking Off A New Album And Netflix Series
It’s been three long years since Kid Cudi graced our playlists with a fresh album and thankfully the wait is now over… sort…
11 Under The Radar Artists You Need To Know About Now
As part of Urban List Music Month we're bringing light on the artists that are shaping the music industry from the ground up. Brace…
Inside The Creative Mind Of DJ Arii Jade
If you hit up Auckland's nightlife or events, chances are you've seen DJ Arii Jade. With her distinctive long purple hair, the…
Get Around The Gender-Equal Lineup At Primavera Sound
Primavera Sound 2019 is hailing “The New Normal” this year announcing an equal split of male and female talent locked in for its…
Get Your Psychedelic Playlists Ready Because Grimes Is About To Drop A New Album
It’s almost been a whopping four years since her last album, but we now have word Grimes is coming out with a new LP, so drop…
Tune In, Avicii’s Team Is Dropping A Posthumous Track This Week
It’s been almost a year since the music world was rocked by the news of Tim Bergling’s death. The Swedish DJ and record…
Watch History Being Made In The Trailer For Beyonce’s New Documentary
It’s no doubt a busy time for the actual Queen of everything. Just last week, news dropped that adidas and Beyonce were teaming up for…
How To Unveil The Cryptic Clues For Donald Glover’s Guava Island
No doubt the internet went haywire at the end of last year when it was revealed that Donald Glover and Rihanna would be dropping an actual…
Here’s What You Need To Know About The Role Of Cancel Culture In Music Right Now
We’ve seen it with Gwen Stefani, Ja Rule, Iggy Azalea, Taylor Swift, R. Kelly and more recently, Michael Jackson. It’s the year…
Troye Sivan And Lauv Talk Break Ups, Tour Essentials And What Music Really Looks Like In 2019
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…
Gear Up, Childish Gambino Is Headlining Splendour In The Grass
Start rounding up the crew, Splendour In The Grass just dropped its 2019 line-up and here’s what’s going down. He may…
Ariana Grande Just Surprised The World With A New Power Track
Ariana Grande has pulled in with music gold this morning, surprising the world with a brand new track. The pop singer stated last year she…
The Sacai X Beats By Dre Collab Is Here To Elevate Your Headphone Game
Debuted at sacai’s Fall/Winter 2019 runway show in Paris, we now have a release date for the Japanese brand's collaboration…
On The Record | Touring, Tea And Tamagotchis With Mallrat
Most days you’ll find Grace Sanders (also – Mallrat), sipping herbal tea and eating some damn delicious vegan pizza. She’s…
A Mobile Disco Is Coming To This Stunning Bali Beach Club
Cliff top oasis and Bali beach club Ulu Ciffhouse has been redefining beachside nightlife since it opened its doors in 2017. With direct…
On The Record | From Kings Cross Clubs To Millions Of Streams, This Is Set Mo
“You, sir, have a set mo,” is the inscrutable comment behind the name of Sydney DJ duo, Set Mo. It was about a moustache, and…
Everything To Know About The Biggest Wins At The 2019 Grammys
The 61st Annual GRAMMYS brought about many major antics. Not only did we score our first look into Disney’s latest Aladdin trailer but…
Channel Your Inner Freak, Billie Eilish Is Touring Australia And NZ
We all lost our shit when we found out that Billie Eilish was heading to Groovin the Moo 2019, so naturally we’re freaking out because…
Everything Right With Ariana Grande’s New Neon-Soaked Music Video
We haven’t even settled into 2019 for a hot minute and Ariana Grande is already kicking the year off with a bang. A bang in the shape…
These Headphones Actually Adjust To Your Hearing And Welcome To The Future
Magical may be the unofficial word to coin this headphone (it’s all innovative tech and music-loving scientists, engineers and…
On The Record | We Chat Festivals And Going Genre-Free With DJ Dena Amy
Dena Kaplan, or Dena Amy as she’s professionally known, is an actress, dancer and DJ. She’s effortlessly cool, confident and…
The Ultimate Entertainment Gift Guide
Got an entertainment buff you need to please? From retro arcade games to stylish sound systems, we’ve got something that will have…
Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’ Video Is Here And Our Eyes Will Never Be The Same
It’s possibly the most anticipated music video of the year and Ariana Grande did a ‘grande’ job of building up the…
Here’s What Went Down At Childish Gambino’s Secret PHAROS Gig
Over the weekend musician slash actor slash creative genius Childish Gambino graced the southern hemisphere with his presence, bringing his…
All The Best Albums From 2018 You Should Have Listened To By Now
We know, the year isn’t over yet. And while it’s possible Michael Bublé might blow us all away with another Christmas…
Rising Artist Mojo Juju Talks Touring, Race And Mental Health Awareness
Mojo Juju is a musical revelation. A true national treasure, if you will. When you hear a Mojo song, you know it, because you feel it.…
On The Record | We Chat LA And Studio Vibes With RÜFÜS DU SOL
We’re prouder than spiked punch to say RÜFÜS DU SOL is headed to Australia and New Zealand - just in time for festival…
Inside The Creative Mind Of Stan Walker
His music and loveable smile has won the hearts of those around Aotearoa and beyond and, after an incredible and heartbreaking health…
Ziggy Alberts Dropped A New Album Just In Time For Your Summer Road Trip
The surfy singer-songwriter teased us with new tunes like Stronger and Love Me Now but now, Ziggy Alberts has finally dropped his entire new…
Where To Get All Of The Best Looks From Spotify’s Front Left Live Gig For Yourself
If you’ve ever felt personally victimized by your wardrobe cause you didn’t have anything to wear (especially to a music…
Watch Cardi B And Selena Gomez Tear It Up In DJ Snake’s Latest Music Video
Cardi B dropped countless hints during the lead up to the release of Taki Taki, her latest music collaboration headed by DJ Snake, featuring…
Aqua Is Touring So You Can Embrace The 90s Revival At Full Volume
From neon bikinis to chunky sneakers, track pants, sports jackets and scrunchies, 90s revival is big right now. In honour of the legendary…
Get Grimy At Music Festival Eskimo Dance
UPDATE: 10 October 2018 The Eskimo Dance concert has been cancelled and will no longer be touring in Australia and New Zealand. …
Childish Gambino Is Coming To Auckland And Here’s What To Expect
Childish Gambino is a man who thinks breakfast, lunch and dinner’s for beginners so it only makes sense that his live shows will be…
The Laneway 2019 Festival Line-Up Just Dropped And Here We Go
The Laneway bad boy just dropped this morn and to be fair, we’re still hyping ourselves up over it. If you’re in the know,…
The Binge | BEST OF THE WEEK
Welcome back to the weekend legends and congrats for surviving the nine to five hustle. For the weekend, here’s everything you need to…
Where To Buy Vinyl In Auckland
Forget about tape players and CD’s, today’s music is all about streaming—or is it? There’s one form of music…
Ditch The Bach Because Auckland’s NYE Festival Is Back!
Auckland’s favourite New Year’s Eve festival, Wondergarden is back for round three and better than ever! With world-class…
Every Reason You Should Be Obsessed With Opera
Opera. It’s stuffy. It’s boring. It’s expensive. I don’t have a tuxedo to wear. TBH, if you think these things, you…
Auckland’s Getting A Rockin’ New Music Venue Unlike Anything We’ve Seen Before
We’ve caught wind of a rockin' new space opening next week that’s unlike anything Auckland has seen before. Set to…
Posh Spice Just Released A Limited Edition Spice Girls Tee
Stop right now—Victoria Beckham has just dropped a new Spice Girls t-shirt for Red Nose Day USA. The exclusive tee, designed by Ms.…
7 Reasons Drake’s ‘Nice For What’ Music Vid Will Rock Your Damn World
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…
The Best Sunday Sessions In Auckland
There is, quite frankly, no better way to end one’s weekend than with a cheeky Sunday sesh. Because let’s be real……
6 Under-The-Radar Live Music Venues You Need To Visit In Auckland
When it comes to live music, we like our venues sneaky. We’re talking basement bars tucked away in hidden laneways that house bands…
The Only Workout Playlist You Need In Your Life
In need of some gym-spiration? You’ve come to the right place! Straight from our aptly named “let’s get sweaty”…
50 Songs For The Office (That Won’t Piss People Off)
Here at The Urban List, we love an upbeat playlist to keep us pepped up during a day at the office. But, we’re well aware it only…