Songbroker News

We hope your 2021 has started very well. It certainly has at Songbroker. We wanted to recap what we have been working on of late and share news of new signings, recent releases and licensing projects.

PROJECT SUNRISE

 Music From Tomorrow Morning - Project Sunrise Te Whitinga o te Rā is a Songbroker initiative to create the world’s first new body of musical expression from one of the first countries in the world to see the dawning of a new day. What an amazing experience for us all and what beautiful music to come out of an 'unprecedented' and uncertain time. The twenty eight diverse and talented kiwi artists selected for the challenge were Abe & Junelle Kunin, Ahjay Stelino, Albi & the Wolves, Amy Bowie, Ben King, Bevan Smith, Catherine Tunks, D.Matthews, Darryn Harkness, David Kilgour, Das Fernz (Dee Taylor & Paul Edwards), Dylan Storey, Ed Waaka, Francisca Griffin, Greg Fleming, Henika, Hunter, Ivan Luketina-Johnston, Jay Clarkson, Jonathan Crayford, Kenington, Li'l Chuck (feat. Johnny G & Drummie D), Maree Sheehan, Pillows of Creation, Serpico, Scott J Mason, Steve Tofa and Tom Ludvigson. Listen on Spotify or Apple Music.

BBQ PLAYLIST

We've created a sunny, feelgood selection of songs for your BBQ listening pleasure. From reggae beats to soulful pop to laidback country, we've got you and your BBQ guests covered. Featuring Ed Waaka, D.Matthews, David Kilgour, Three Islands, Gareth Thomas, Hallelujah Picassos, Dylan Storey, Kenington, Jan Hellriegel, Li’l Chuck, Goodshirt, Andrew Keoghan, Kendall Elise, Greg Johnson, Myele Manzanza, Hopetoun Brown, Jayson Norris, Steve Tofa, Sarah Spicer, Greg Fleming, Wayne Gillespie, Sal Valentine, Damien Binder, Harry Parsons, Emily Rice, Davey Beige, Paper Cranes, Ashley Alexander, Golden Curtain, Kurt Shanks, Geoff Ong, Kong Fooey, Jessy & the Volunteers, TheSlacks, Phil Stoodley, Riqi Harawira, Kaela, Andy Richards, Danny McCrum, Kat McDowell, Catherine Tunks, Tommy Pickett, Mahoney Harris, Dan Sharp and Sultry Sol.

DOUGLAS LILBURN

Songbroker Music Publishing is very proud to represent the music of New Zealand composer Douglas Lilburn, for the benefit of the Lilburn Trust. Douglas Lilburn (1915-2001) has been described as "the elder statesman of New Zealand music" and the "grandfather of New Zealand music." This year we have licensed Lilburn's compositions to Grand Designs NZ, The Auckland Libraries Salute to Seven Poets podcast and the APO Livestream performance 'Kia Kaha'.

WHĀNAU: VOICES OF AOTEAROA, FAR FROM HOME

This hour-long concert of New Zealand, Māori and Pasifika songs was recorded and filmed just before London’s latest lockdown on the Royal Albert Hall stage and features 21 UK-based Kiwi singers, pianist Bradley Wood, conductor Tianyi Lu and the Ngāti Rānana London Māori Club. Songbroker is proud to administer the release of this quintessentially New Zealand collection of songs, in support of these talented artists abroad.

LICENSING NEWS

Maui Milk's latest promotional video uses Joanna Jones’ beautiful synth pop track ‘Cross Your Mind’ to complement their visuals. The Verlaines' 'Death & the Maiden' was licensed for Shortland Street, The Topp Twins' were 'Untouchable Girls' on The Best Foods Christmas Comedy Gala, Evan Silva's 'This is Christmas' rolled over on the Triton Hearing Campaign, and Cassandra's Ears' 'As I Am In Skin' featured on Series 6 of Westside. The Gareth Thomas/Fazerdaze cowrite 'Lucky Girl' aired on Mean Mums, Kath Bee's 'You Can Be You' featured on Nurtured at Home's recruitment video, The Roulettes tracks 'Hullabaloo' and 'Captain' were licensed for NZ series The Educators and Ariana Tikao's song 'Korakorako' was used for Pure Fly NZ's promo campaign.

ANIKA MOA REUNITED

Anika Moa is back with another celebrity interview series. In Anika Moa Reunited she chats to New Zealand musicians Rikki Morris, and Mikey Havoc among others and reunites the song with artist, culminating in a duet performance. Rikki's hit 'Nobody Else' and Push Push's iconic 'Trippin' were both licensed for episodes on this fun, always hilarious, nostalgic series.

LATEST RELEASES

Spicer & Ryan's new single 'Royal Blues' is a stunning soulful offering. Emily Rice's ‘Over Time’ is a chill-DnB-pop track about finding clarity in past relationships. Max Earnshaw's latest energetic summer tune ‘Love It When You Hate Me’ really hits the spot. Manzo's cover of Lennon's 'Working Class Hero' is a great tribute to a master songwriter. Chris Sanders & Natalie Conaty's 'Mittens - Official Song' topped NZ charts in its first week! The Solomon Cole band unleashed a grinding stomper of a single entitled ‘Lucifer’s Rising’. Geoff Ong released his debut pop album, MAYBE IT’LL BE ALRIGHT. Nau Mai e Kā Hua, is the first duo album by Ariana Tikao & Al Fraser. Harry Parsons shines a light on anxiety with 'Good Time', while Looking For Alaska released a collection of dreamy folk/pop songs; Light and Shadow. Stretch summed up how we all feel with his album title Our Dreams Are Changing - showcasing intimate, heartfelt songwriting and sparse instrumentation.

TARANAKI HARD

Taranaki Hard is a poignant television series airing now on THREE. Set in the community of Waitara, this production gets up close and personal with a diverse bunch of young people in the Taranaki town. Songbroker was proud to license homegrown music from artists Lasair, The Three T's, Theolonius Kelly, D.Matthews, Abby Holden.

Welcome to Songbroker

We are so pleased to welcome David Kilgour, Known Associates, Sarah Spicer and duo Ryan & Spicer, James Castady-Kristament, Tommy Pickett, Hummerhummer, Samantha Josephine, Jessy & the Volunteers, LA Thompson, Emily Rice, Aro, and Lizard Prom to the Songbroker fold and we look forward to introducing their music to the rest of the world.  More signings to be announced soon!