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Tenguu’s path into the underground wasn’t planned. In 2016 a life changing earthquake cracked his world open and redirected everything. Out of that rupture came a whole new sense of self, and with it, a deep fall into psytrance, the secret locations, the people, the community gatherings held in his own backyard. That discovery set the course for everything that followed. Tenguu is an artist across many mediums, but music lies at the centre of it all. “Music expresses me in a way beyond language itself. It’s a way for my community to gather together and find unity and understanding in this world we live in.” That community is woven into everything he makes. His inspiration draws from being gathered with his tribe, from the beauty of the earth, from travels that have expanded how he hears and sees. From life experiences, good and bad, that push past what words can hold. He speaks about going through many cycles, versions of himself kept alive and shed away, a process that continues to shape the music. Based in Ōtautahi, he’s proud to be part of a scene that’s quietly putting the city on the map globally. Weekly events, dedicated organisers, musicians, and sound system owners keeping the underground alive and doing the mahi to make it happen for everyone. Upcoming release - Veil Written during the Snake year while Tenguu was shedding huge parts of himself, Veil sits in the space between dark and light. It’s a shift in sound from what people know him as, something he sees as important in connecting outward across many different tones and feelings. A deeply personal record, written through grief and growth, and dedicated to the important people he lost during 2025. More solo releases are on the way alongside some well anticipated collabs with fellow local artists. He’s pushing deeper into bass music and its variants of melody and sound. A word for the people: “Anyone can do it. Don’t hold back sharing your art. People will feel it and resonate with it. You don’t know what that song could be doing to help someone get through the day.” We are Stoked to have Tenguu on the label! 🐓🔉

YO! Did you know that every NZG Massive Crew Sweater you cop sends money straight to every artist on the V.A.? You get: • Sick Merch • VA Download • GC Aura The artists get a little help keeping the lights on in the garage so they can keep cooking the music you love. We print it ourselves & source proper sustainable NZ garments because we want it: • Affordable • Actually good quality (no trash) • And the money actually supports the artists We ain’t here to make a buck — we out here giving a fvck. Want one? Slide in the DMs for a discount code. Afterpay available. Or ship the artists another way: follow them all, buy the tunes, book the gigs (and pay them), share their shit, fall in love. Massive love to the crew: Young Ghost • Dylz • Dez Rydah • Yakka • Gujo • Luna • M_Phonik • Ludic • Rimutree #NZG Massive #Homegrown #SupportLocalArtists #roostercrew

@tobias_glitch Presents his debut EP on Rooster Records. A blend of sensual bass tones and psychedelic 4x4, this is one you’ll want in your collection. Out now on Bandcamp and Soundcloud, link in Bio! Streaming coming soon. #nzmusic #140 #bass #techno #4x4 #psychedelic #electronicmusic

With the release of Tenguu’s newest EP on a Rooster Records and EP Release party this weekend, we thought it’s only right to do a give away! Like this post Share to your story Tag at least 3 mates And you’re in the draw to cop some epic Tenguu merch and 2 tickets to the gig this weekend! Winner announced this Friday 1st May at 6pm. Good luck everyone 🤞🔉💃

At The Beep is out on all platforms now 🤍 Thank you to @rooster_recs for the support, @amysoulfire for the sick art and @tobias_glitch for your ears ☝🏼🤍

CHOLE - AT THE BEEP 🔥 out now on all platforms 🔥 @cholefreq @rooster_recs

Incoming ঌ 24/4 #nzbass #ōtautahi #chole

24/04 Chole Rooster Records #nz #dubstep #dub #newmusic #artist

Something’s coming from the depths of Ōtautahi chole. New release locked in the chamber - this one hits different. Next Friday, April 24th Rooster Records. #NZbass #roosterrecs #uptos @cholefreq

Comin up next … as the weather cools down we gather the flock to the almighty @rootsbartakaka for another @rooster_recs bass event! Come celebrate the forthcoming release of Tenguu’s Veil EP and shake a tail feather to some bass heavy music, with support from the ones like VLVT, Peezy, Popper, and Arcaena dubz 🤌 Tickets $15 via our website (in the bio) Tenguu merch available on the night GC energy lfg

We’re hyped to be shining a light on one of Ōtautahi’s most exciting emerging artists. From classical roots to dancefloor heat, Chloe has been quietly cooking something special and we couldn’t be more stoked to have her on board. Music was always in her blood. Growing up playing piano and singing, always deep in the arts, producing crept in during high school and then techno hit and everything made sense. Chloe started DJing in 2023, strictly techno, with Drumcode artists influence, but the sound has been evolving ever since. These days there’s a lot more bass in the mix, drawn to artists like Maara and Carré for what she calls “super beautiful tops and vocals.” It’s a natural progression and it sounds incredible. The way Chloe talks about inspiration is something we relate to hard “Hearing one sound that just sets off alarm bells in my head, that instant spark of potential.” That’s it. That’s the whole thing. A sample, a pad, an fx hit, something clicks and a whole track unfolds from there. Usually starts with a drum beat and grows outward, following wherever the synths and textures lead. The new one coming soon as a premiere on Rooster came together exactly like that. “It was the synth that sparked the whole direction.” Floaty but bass heavy, UK dubstep drums underneath, and then a phone ringing sample came along and suddenly the whole concept was there. “I really liked the idea of a voicemail box, the lyrics are inspired by the distance and unavailable nature of it.” Also our ears and souls are blessed to have her own vocals on there too, a human thread running through what she describes as “a lighter taste of bass music”. Something you may see more of as her musical prowess grows. Trust us, this track is worth the wait. She left us with this and honestly it says it all. “I’m very grateful for the music community we have in NZ, keep creating, I love the underground 🤍” Big things in store for this up and coming artist!

Fresh wax just dropped - our first vinyl release and it’s an absolute banger! Get yourself a piece of kiwi music history from the future you can hold with your hands Shout out @caspobailey - go give him a follow if you like what you’re hearing! #nzmusic #vinyllove #lfg