Fat Freddy\'s Drop
Wellington\'s beloved reggae-dub-soul collective.
The Phoenix Foundation
Wellington psychedelic-pop favorites.
Shihad
New Zealand\'s biggest hard rock export.
Split Enz
New Zealand art-rock pioneers who launched Crowded House.
Fly My Pretties
Wellington musical collective.
The Black Seeds
Wellington dub-reggae favorites.
The Wellington music scene
Wellington (New Zealand) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 3 genres. New Zealand\'s capital fosters an intense DIY punk and art-rock community.
The most represented genres are reggae (2), indie (2) and rock (2).
The earliest year on record is Split Enz (1972) and the latest is Fly My Pretties (2004); the busiest decade on the map is the 1990s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Fat Freddy\'s Drop, The Phoenix Foundation, Shihad and Split Enz. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Wellington music
What music is Wellington known for?
Wellington is known for punk, indie music. Notable acts include Fat Freddy\'s Drop, The Phoenix Foundation, Shihad.
How many bands are from Wellington?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Wellington, spanning reggae, indie, rock.