Introducing

This week on Introducing it's Pōneke artist Romi Wrights - the recording project of Lisa Wright who is the latest signing to local independent label Mānuka Recordings. Here she is to introduce her new single 'Bring it Back'.

On this episode of Introducing we meet Sāmoan musician, actor and poet EMA I'U who has just released her powerful new 'Flower of Life'. Based in Tāmaki Makaurau, EMA I'U aka Ema Barton is a performer with a powerful presence, undeniable skill as a vocalist and talent as a songwriter. It's really no wonder that the music video for her catchy new RnB-pop single 'Flower of Life' was selected to premiere at the 2023 SXSW Sydney Film Festival.

Once described as Nick Drake meets Drake, Auckland based Nick Johnston's (Cut Off Your Hands) solo project NickyByNicky weaves together open tuned nylon string guitar, processed vocals and found/field recordings resulting in ambient, folk inspired pop music.

This week on Introducing we meet pop artist YAHYAH whose new EP '7 Lovers' was released last Friday. The release of this EP marks the end of what has been a huge year for the Pop artist, and the start of her next wave that comes with a huge amount of anticipation and promise. Here is YahYah to introduce her new single 'Learning'.

On this episode of Introducing, it's Kiwi-Austrian alternative singer-songwriter Cloudy - who released her sophomore EP, 'RAINCLOUD' last month. Here she is to Introduce her new single from that EP - 'Grapefruit'.

This week on Introducing, it's LA Based producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Luna Shadows, who has collaborated closely with some of Aotearoa's best artists. Now is releasing her first single 'Witche's Brew' from her own project.

This week we introduce you to Otautahi born Tamaki based musician Rachel Hamilton, AKA Bridges. She has just released her debut EP Twenty Something and introduces us to her new single 'Okay Alright'.

In this episode we are introduced to a cousin duo from Nelson - Jola Burns. Here they are to introduce their new single 'Sixes and Sevens'.

This week on introducing it's KIKO, who are a te reo Māori rock band from Tamaki Makaurau. Rewi McLay introduces us to their new single 'Āwha'. Āwhā is about resilience, encouraging people that no matter how hard the storm is on the inside, it will pass and the sun will shine again, and you will grow from it.

This week on Introducing we meet an artist from Tāmaki Makaurau, Erin G. For Chinese language week she has released a song that celebrates her heritage and blend of cultures that shaped her identity.