Why People Are Going Crazy Over Underground NZ Music

The rising trend of people searching for unknown musicians and artists has lead to a clear favorite when it comes to global tastes.

New Zealand Wildersound, Stories in Sound and In The Fridge

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As if the music wasn't beautiful enough there is actually an organisation that records musicians in the wilderness of New Zealand showcasing the amazing sound in scenic surroundings.

There are three main organisations in New Zealand that are really making head way and giving people outside of the country a great snapshot of what it is like in the underground of New Zealand:

Wildersound: As we talked about before, Wildersound does amazing work recording and filming New Zealand musicians in their native habitat. Stunning work and check out their channel HERE

Stories in Sound: Based out of Auckland, Stories in Sound records and interviews bands anywhere. From bars, lounges and gigs to the comfort of band's living rooms, bands are showcased by showing off their skills as musicians and who they are. Check out their channel HERE

In The Fridge: The most rough version of all of these, In The Fridge showcases the mistakes and personalities true to form of these underground acts by cramming them into a confined space with several students filming and interviewing musicians to put them on show. Check them out HERE

Its organisations like this, that are showcasing raw previously undiscovered talent that people are freaking out about:

New Zealand Metal

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Primacy from Auckland/Taupo squeezing into a small studio in Hamilton New Zealand.

New Zealand Indie Rock

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Coridian is a wicked Auckland based band rocking up on this episode of Stories in Sound.

New Zealand Folk

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A much smaller scene, New Zealand folk is rarely has things up on the internet but when people finally find the music it instantly hits the charts.

Above is folk musicians from Te Aroha, Penni Feather

New Zealand ... AWESOME

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Albi and the Wolves filmed jamming around a camp fire.

New Zealand Groove

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Get ready for some chill groove. Apera is a New Zealand Blues, soul and rock band!

New Zealand lofi sound

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The Biscuits are a lofi punk band from Auckland, New Zealand with a cult following from those who can get their hands of the legendary 7in vinyl. The band seriously records, mixes and cuts their own vinyl with help from their family!