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 (31–40)
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.
Move OverBetchadupa
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
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.
Recommended artists from New Zealand. Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (41–50)
Computer GamesMi-Sex
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
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.