Lorde
Auckland teenager who redefined global pop songwriting.
The Naked and Famous
Auckland electro-pop breakout act.
Fat Freddy\'s Drop
Wellington-Auckland dub-soul collective, NZ institution.
Crowded House
Split Enz offshoot who became global soft-rock icons.
Six60
Auckland-formed New Zealand's biggest modern rock band.
The Auckland music scene
Auckland (New Zealand) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 5 bands and artists across 4 genres. Dub reggae and dreamy indie pop define Auckland\'s laid-back sound.
The most represented genres are rock (2), pop (1) and electronic (1). The scene also includes reggae.
The earliest year on record is Crowded House (1985) and the latest is The Naked and Famous (2010); the busiest decade on the map is the 1990s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Lorde, The Naked and Famous, Fat Freddy\'s Drop and Crowded House. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Auckland music
What music is Auckland known for?
Auckland is known for indie, reggae music. Notable acts include Lorde, The Naked and Famous, Fat Freddy\'s Drop.
How many bands are from Auckland?
The Genesis of Sound map features 5 bands and artists from Auckland, spanning pop, electronic, reggae, rock.