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NEWS
Keeping up to date with what's going on in the Bigpop world



Dropper Release Debut Album, 'Be a Little Kinder'
In November, new signees Dropper released their debut album, Be a Little Kinder, via Bigpop Records’ boutique imprint label, Particle Recordings. Already awarded bFM’s Album of the Week, Be a Little Kinder draws on the feelings of hopelessness, confusion, and being stuck in unhealthy thought patterns. The album is available on all streaming platforms , and physical CDs can be purchased from the band's Bandcamp page now.

Lou Tobin
Dec 17, 2025


The Others Way Festival 2025
The hottest November day on record preceded The Others Way Festival this year, and everyone with a ticket assumed we were in for a scorcher. Fortunately, by evening time, the temperature was perfect to experience some phenomenal local and international music. Isla Noon and new signees Dropper represented the Bigpop roster on the festival lineup, and both gave phenomenal performances at their respective stages. The atmosphere was upbeat and we couldn't have conceived a bett

Lou Tobin
Dec 17, 2025


Tîmmy The First releases debut EP, Where Do I Begin?
Today Tāmaki Makaurau based rapper and musician Tîmmy The First returns with his dynamic and reflective body of work, the Where Do I...

Bigpop
Dec 8, 2023


Jujulipps presents Get That Shot EP alongside title track and music video
Jujulipps, the supremely talented and larger than life Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland, New Zealand) based rapper and hip-hop artist, is back!...

Bigpop
Nov 23, 2023


Aotearoa Electronic Producer Lauren Gin Releases Adrenaline EP
Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand) electronic producer, DJ and songwriter Lauren Gin is set to release her much...

Bigpop
Oct 27, 2023


Rodney Fisher + The Response release album Art School Dropout
Rodney Fisher requires no introduction. With a legendary discography from his time with Goodshirt through to his numerous solo projects,...

Bigpop
Sep 29, 2023


Isla Noon returns with shimmering and triumphant alt-pop track 'Body'
Isla Noon is back. Today the shimmering, alt-pop artist releases her new single ‘Body,’ an arresting and spellbinding reclamation of self....

Bigpop
Sep 22, 2023


Jujulipps releases new single 'Airplane Mode'!
The über talented and larger than life Jujulipps is back! Today her latest single and music video ‘Airplane Mode’ will be released to...

Bigpop
Aug 18, 2023


NZ electropop icons Strawpeople return with brand new album
New Zealand’s electropop icons Strawpeople return in 2023 with a brand new album, Knucklebones, which sees Paul Casserly and Fiona...

Bigpop
Aug 4, 2023


Haz & Miloux release sophomore EP Brunette, stunning single 'March 12'
Award winning dream team Haz & Miloux are back together again, with their much anticipated EP Brunette, alongside single and stunning ...

Bigpop
Jul 27, 2023


Rodney Fisher and The Response are back with latest track 'Keeping Up Appearances'
‘Keeping Up Appearances’ features the talented Matt Barus (Terrible Sons) and explores feelings of being misunderstood, particularly as...

Bigpop
Jul 21, 2023


CHAII takes centre stage with new single 'Drippin In Gold'
Today, Persian-New Zealand artist, songwriter and producer CHAII returns with her commanding new single and video, ‘Drippin In Gold!’...

Bigpop
Jul 20, 2023


Proteins of Magic
One Particle artist who goes from strength to strength is the incandescent Proteins of Magic. Her latest single ‘Divine Physics’...

Bigpop
May 17, 2023


Neil MacLeod
Neil MacLeod is another Particle artist making waves in the Aotearoa music scene and beyond. His recently released album We Have Known...

Bigpop
May 17, 2023


News from Particle Recordings
Particle Recordings is the newly minted imprint of Bigpop Studios Neil MacLeod remixes Proteins of Magic Great Escape Primavera Upcoming...

Bigpop
May 17, 2023


Lauren Gin releases 'Flight feat. Reshma'
Today the Aotearoa-based electronic music producer and songwriter, Lauren Gin, has released her latest single, ‘Flight’ featuring Reshma!...

Bigpop
May 12, 2023


Rodney Fisher & The Response release 'ICU'
Rodney Fisher is delighted to announce the release of his new single created with The Response, ‘ICU,’ out today. Fisher and The Response...

Bigpop
Apr 27, 2023


Jujulipps releases 'Saucy'
Today the ineffable Jujulipps has released her bold new track 'Saucy!' Since the release of her debut single ‘Hilary Banks’ in 2021,...

Bigpop
Apr 14, 2023


Proteins of Magic releases 'Divine Physics'
The absolutely phenomenal Proteins of Magic (Kelly Sherrod) has released ‘Divine Physics;’ the beautiful and haunting first single off...

Bigpop
Mar 2, 2023


Jujulipps signs to Bigpop Records
We’re stoked to announce the signing of dynamic and talented rapper Jujulipps! Jujulipps has been making huge waves in the Aotearoa music...

Bigpop
Feb 6, 2023
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