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Auckland Indie

Auckland indie is a genre characterized by its dreamy, atmospheric soundscapes, often featuring lush vocal harmonies, jangly guitars, and driving rhythms. Emerging in the 2000s, it drew from the city's vibrant indie rock and pop scenes, with influences from post-punk, new wave, and folk. The genre's heyday coincided with the global indie explosion, but its distinct flavor was shaped by Auckland's unique cultural melting pot. Auckland indie embodies a sense of youthful optimism and creative experimentation, often exploring themes of love, relationships, and suburban ennui. With its blend of introspective songwriting, catchy hooks, and eclectic instrumentation, it has captivated audiences worldwide, earning a reputation as a refreshing, genre-bending force in the indie music landscape.

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Latest Auckland Indie Release

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Single - Released June 24, 2025

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LEISURE

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BROODS

Gin Wigmore

Daily J

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June 24, 2025

No Joy
The Beths
2 tracks
April 28

Metal
The Beths
1 tracks
March 7

How Love Bends
Reb Fountain
11 tracks
February 21

Scatterbrains
Daily J
9 tracks
January 31

Nothing Like
Reb Fountain
1 tracks
January 24

Cheap Tequila Sunrise
Daily J
1 tracks
December 6, 2024

Escaping Utopia (Original Soundtrack)
Reb Fountain
10 tracks
December 3

English Boy
PARK RD
1 tracks
October 29

Forever
Reb Fountain
1 tracks
October 25

Tastes Like Forever
Daily J
1 tracks
September 24

Come Down
Reb Fountain
1 tracks
September 5

Sunday Stitches
Daily J
1 tracks
July 5

Oh Why
LEISURE•
Two Another
1 tracks
July 5

BIG SADS (Remix)
BROODS
2 tracks
May 24

The Novel
PARK RD
13 tracks
May 21

How Bizarre
Reb Fountain
1 tracks
May 21

How Bizarre
Reb Fountain
1 tracks
May 17

Take Time
Carb on Carb
10 tracks
May 17

Take Time
Carb on Carb
10 tracks
May 9

Happy Slides
Daily J
1 tracks
May 1

Call Me Up
PARK RD
1 tracks
April 19

A Kingdom In A Cul-De-Sac
Ha the Unclear
12 tracks
April 17

Disappointing Sequel
Repairs
14 tracks
April 12

C'est Comme Ça
Ha the Unclear
1 tracks
April 12

I Know the End 2
Carb on Carb
1 tracks
April 12

LYLAS
Repairs
1 tracks
April 12

I Know The End 2
Carb on Carb
1 tracks
March 15

Wallace Line
Ha the Unclear
1 tracks
March 1

2009
Carb on Carb
1 tracks
March 1

2009
Carb on Carb
1 tracks
February 28

Every Night
PARK RD
1 tracks
February 21

Mosaic
Repairs
1 tracks
January 16

Green Dot (BROODS Remix)
Milk & Bone•
BROODS
1 tracks
January 16

Green Dot (BROODS Remix)
Milk & Bone•
BROODS
1 tracks
December 14, 2023

Happy Xmas (War is Over)
Reb Fountain
1 tracks
December 14

Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
Reb Fountain
1 tracks
December 8

Save The Planet
PARK RD
1 tracks
December 8

Map, Territory
Repairs
1 tracks
November 10

Sugar Like That
Gin Wigmore
1 tracks
November 3

Navigate (Summer Remix)
BROODS
1 tracks

March 7, 2025

How Love Bends
Reb Fountain
11 tracks
February 21

Scatterbrains
Daily J
9 tracks
December 6, 2024

Escaping Utopia (Original Soundtrack)
Reb Fountain
10 tracks
May 24

The Novel
PARK RD
13 tracks
May 17

Take Time
Carb on Carb
10 tracks
May 17

Take Time
Carb on Carb
10 tracks
April 19

A Kingdom In A Cul-De-Sac
Ha the Unclear
12 tracks
April 17

Disappointing Sequel
Repairs
14 tracks
September 29, 2023

Leisurevision
LEISURE
12 tracks
September 15

Expert In A Dying Field (Deluxe)
The Beths
20 tracks
May 12

Slush Honey: Side B
Daily J
5 tracks
May 12

Slush Honey: Side B
Daily J
5 tracks
May 12

Slush Honey: Side B
Daily J
5 tracks
February 24

Slush Honey: Side A
Daily J
5 tracks
February 24

Slush Honey: Side A
Daily J
5 tracks
January 27

Handprint Negatives
Ha the Unclear
5 tracks
October 14, 2022

Phylis
Pumice
11 tracks
October 7

Everything Is Going To Be Alright
Princess Chelsea
10 tracks
September 16

Expert In A Dying Field
The Beths
12 tracks
June 10

Stupid Stories
PARK RD
6 tracks

June 24, 2025

No Joy
The Beths
2 tracks
April 28

Metal
The Beths
1 tracks
January 31

Nothing Like
Reb Fountain
1 tracks
January 24

Cheap Tequila Sunrise
Daily J
1 tracks
December 3, 2024

English Boy
PARK RD
1 tracks
October 29

Forever
Reb Fountain
1 tracks
October 25

Tastes Like Forever
Daily J
1 tracks
September 24

Come Down
Reb Fountain
1 tracks
September 5

Sunday Stitches
Daily J
1 tracks
July 5

Oh Why
LEISURE•
Two Another
1 tracks
July 5

BIG SADS (Remix)
BROODS
2 tracks
May 21

How Bizarre
Reb Fountain
1 tracks
May 21

How Bizarre
Reb Fountain
1 tracks
May 9

Happy Slides
Daily J
1 tracks
May 1

Call Me Up
PARK RD
1 tracks
April 12

LYLAS
Repairs
1 tracks
April 12

C'est Comme Ça
Ha the Unclear
1 tracks
April 12

I Know the End 2
Carb on Carb
1 tracks
April 12

I Know The End 2
Carb on Carb
1 tracks
March 15

Wallace Line
Ha the Unclear
1 tracks