These are our top picks of the hottest New Zealand acts for 2019 – keep your eyes and ears locked here!

| BENE | CHELSEA JADE | ESTERE | HIGH HOOPS | JESSB |
|MARLIN’S DREAMING | ROBINSON | TEEKS | THE BETHS | YOKO-ZUNA |

BENE

Auckland future superstar magically balancing RnB grooves and alt-pop hooks.

CHELSEA JADE

Auckland-bred, LA-based artist creating empowering, euphoric, honest pop music.

ESTERE

Wellington artist crafting her unique brand of Electric Blue Witch-Hop.

HIGH HOOPS

Auckland vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist with smooth vocals and dreamy, grooving production.

JESSB

Razor sharp, confident, and empowering Auckland rapper.

MARLIN’S DREAMING

Dunedin shoegaze rockers who are equal parts sparkling and laid-back.

ROBINSON

Nelson singer-songwriter delivering pure pop perfection.

TEEKS

Northland-hailing singer-songwriter balancing classic sounds, while remaining eternally fresh.

THE BETHS

Auckland trio bringing together bright pop hooks, pop-punk grit, and indie-rock charm.

YOKO-ZUNA

Auckland’s progressive instrumental four-piece with a unique blend of electronic and hip hop sounds.