3 Jun 2025

Why it's getting harder to uncover new local musical artists

From Afternoons, 1:31 pm on 3 June 2025

Over the last two decades the number of places we could - in theory - be exposed to new music has increased exponentially.  

But instead of making it easier to discover New Zealand artists, it seems to be getting harder.

Composer, producer, and lecturer at Massey University School of music Jesse Austin-Steward spoke to Jesse.

Top Shelf are from Manurewa High School, and 2024 winners of both Smokefree Rockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats.

Top Shelf from Manurewa High School were the 2024 winners of both Smokefree Rockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith