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My second EP "Mother Tongue" pays tribute to some of the trailblazing women in music who have inspired me in life. Dedicated to Grace Jones, Debbie Harry and Delia Derbyshire.

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Mother Tongue EP

L2K (Kédu Carlö's Breakbeat Baby Remix)

L2K (Tokyo Prose Remix)

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From 'No More Jenga - The Remixes' - out March 25th

No More Jenga - The Remixes

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L2K (Luke Alessi Remix)

2021 New Zealand summer, and we were fortunate to be able to enjoy festivals in a way no other in the country in the world could. I did not take it for granted. Here is one of my favourite sets of the season. x

AROHA live at Splore Festival - Saturday March 27th, 2021.

AROHA live at Splore Festival (NZ) 2021

Triple J Mix Up Set - Oct 23rd, 2021 for Let Them Eat Cake Festival (New Year's Day 2022, Melbourne).

Tracklist:

1. Daphne Walker - Haere Mai 
2. Skream - DUNNN 
3. FOURA - Can't Take This Feat. Louella Deville 
4. Sepehr - Izadi 
5. AROHA - L2K (Luke Alessi Remix) 
6. Låpsley - Womxn (Logic1000 Remix)  
7. Goddard - It's Not Cold In Tromso (Jad & The Remix)
8. RHYME SO - POSEABLE  
9. Basement Jaxx - Fly Life 
10.Skin On Skin - Multiply  
11. Arca - Incendio  
12. Catz 'n Dogz & Gerd Janson - Modern Romance
13. Hodge - Cutie  
14. Ferra Black - West End (Josh Butler Remix) 
15. KH - Only Human
16. Chaos In The CBD & Mongo Skato - Brainstorm  
17. AROHA - No More Jenga (Bomb Dylan Remix) 
18. Mim Suleiman - Haki 
19. Dark Sky, Minioca - Valmer
20. Paddy Free - Wairua
21. SebastiAn - Doorman feat. Syd (Steffi Remix) 
22. LSDXOXO - HATESHOPPING 
23. Mincy - Nice Girls Make Breakbeat
24. Prospa - Boy Racer
25. Hermeth - Ghetto West Coast 
26. AROHA - Escape To Eora (Under a Blood Flower Moon) 
27. IN2STELLAR - Sugar Machine
28. Kédu Carlö - Ground CNTRL  
29. FJAAK, Elli Acula - To the Peak (Steffi Mix)

Triple J Mix Up 2021

Set from WOMADelaide - March 12th 2022.

Tracklist:

1. Moana & The Moa Hunters - Tihore Mai
2. Toto Chiavetta - Anti-Loudness
3. Willaris. K - Chapel Feat. WaveIQ (Boys Noize Remix)
4. Leonie Pernet, Hanaa Ouassim - Auaati(Acid Arab Remix)
5. AROHA - No More Jenga (Bomb Dylan Remix)
6. Monkey Safari - Nava
7. Scuba - Adrenalin
8. Rei, Cee Blu - Whāia Te Rā (Kadyn Webster remix)
9. TSHA - Demba (feat. Trio Da Kali) [Demi Riquísimo Remix]
10. Låpsley - Womxn (Logic1000 Remix)
11. M.A.N.D.Y., Booka Shade - Body Language
12. The Lazy Eyes - Fuzz Jam (Harvey Sutherland Remix)
13. Andrea Doria - Bucci Bag 
14. SKREAM - H.W.F.G.
15. dameeeela, Tjaka - The Shake Up
16. DJ Polo - Funky Party ft. Ramzee
17. Klubbheads - Klubbhopping
18. Hermeth - Ghetto West Coast
19. Paddy Free - Wairua
20. Azzido Da Bass - Doom's Night (Timo Maas Remix)
21. Orbital - Belfast (ANNA Techno Remix)
22. Alan Fitzpatrick, Bklava - Flashing Lights 
23. Cameo Blush - Crimson Arch
24. Human Movement - Rude Boi
25. Bored Lord - Nowhere Fast
26. Joy Orbison - Hyph Mngo 
27. Kédu Carlö - 10 ft. Tall (AROHA remix)
28. Electric Wire Hustle - Bottom Line (Voices remix)
29. Lorde - Hine-i-te-Awatea
30. AROHA - L2K (Tokyo Prose remix)
31. Paddy Free - Whai Atu

AROHA live at WOMADelaide 2022

Subcity Radio Glasgow Guest Mix 117: AROHA
Aired on Lava Lava May 29 2022

Tracklist:
1. AROHA - Escape To Eora Country (Under A Blood Flower Moon)
2. Sam Alfred - Speed Racing
3. Elkka - Head Back
4. Bella Boo - She's Back! (Off The Meds Remix)
5. Tiga - Mind Dimension (Ben Sterling Remix)
6. AROHA - L2K (Luke Alessi Remix)
7. Steady Rock, Ricky Bobi - Handle Ur Scan
8. Ahadadream - Piano Skank
9. Anunaku - Stargate
10. AROHA - Pūrerehua
11. Luen - Strange Purpose
12. Monika - Thumping
13. m8riarchy - Never Drop (FOURA Remix)
14. Joy Orbison - pinky ring
15. Sophie Forrest - Honeybee (Go Nuclear Remix)
16. Detwiler - Hurt Like This
17. Kédu Carlö - 10ft Tall (AROHA remix)

Subcity Radio Glasgow Guest Mix

AROHA Live at Splore 2023

"These Walls" marks the electrifying debut single of AROHA & TALI, an influential female duo with a decade-long friendship and performance collaboration. Individually, they stand as celebrated trailblazers in New Zealand and the UK’s electronic music scenes; together they embody a force of feminine strength who have become festival favourites for their dynamic house & techno sets.

Composed by: Aroha Harawira, Natalia Sheppard
Producer: Aroha Harawira
Featuring: Tiki Taane
Mixed by: John Clayton at Increase Audio
Mastered by: Wayne Sunderland at Sutured Mastering

These Walls

AROHA & TALI - These Walls

Dope Ammo, a formidable force in the Drum and Bass scene, has taken the reins to deliver a high-energy remix of AROHA & TALI's "These Walls" their debut tune together as a duo, which is set to ignite dance floors around the world.

AROHA & TALI - These Walls (Dope Ammo Remix)

Seasoned force in the music industry, Dick ‘Magik’ Johnson, infuses AROHA & TALI's single "These Walls" with new energy, delivering a stunning house music remix and a stripped back dub version.

AROHA & TALI - These Walls (Dick Johnson Pūtātara Dub)

AROHA & TALI - These Walls (Dick Johnson Remix)

Caru, known for his exceptional contributions to electronic music in New Zealand, including as one half of the duo Imugi, brings a sophisticated UK Garage-inspired touch to his remix. This stripped-back version infuses the track with infectious rhythms and grooves, providing a fitting conclusion to the diverse remix series.

AROHA & TALI - These Walls (Caru Remix)

My Triple J Mixup set from April 21, 2024. 
Full tracklist here: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/mix-up/aroha-djset-2024/103730480

Triple J Mixup 2024

Inspired by Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke and her protest at New Zealand Parliament in response to the Treaty Principles Bill (Nov 14th, 2024).

A huge thank you to Hana for the inspiration, to Tiki Taane for mixing, Huriana Kopeke-Te Aho for their incredible artwork, and Wayne Sunderland for mastering.

Feel free to share this tune far and wide to help amplify this kaupapa.

Ngā mihi nui,
Aroha

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Let Her Rip (Toitū Te Tiriti)

My new year's eve set @ Rhythm & Alps festival, Dec 31st 2024 7:30pm - 8:45pm

AROHA live at Rhythm & Alps 2024

AROHA is a genre-defying artist whose passion for sharing music has been with her since childhood. From working part-time in a record store during high school to hosting radio shows at just 19, music has always been at the heart of her life. Known for her diverse, boundary-pushing sound, AROHA finds herself equally at home behind the decks at an intimate underground club or commanding a massive festival stage.

With 27 years of experience—starting with her radio career and transitioning into live performances over the past 20 years—AROHA has always focused on connecting with her audience through rhythm and sound. She describes her approach as "speaking another language," one where the crowd’s energy and collective vibe dictate the flow of the night. There's nothing quite like the rush of seeing someone catch the groove or feeling the whole room shift when the right track drops.

Influenced by artists who transcend genres and refuse to be boxed in, AROHA draws inspiration from the likes of Jamie xx, Joy Orbison, Grace Jones, Dixon, Skream, Björk, Julio Bashmore, and Claude VonStroke. Her style is a direct reflection of her eclectic musical upbringing—raised on punk with her mum’s collection of Iggy Pop, The Clash, and Talking Heads, her tastes evolved into a love for electronic music, drawing heavily from Björk, Nine Inch Nails, and Tricky.

Her unique approach to DJing was shaped by her first mentor, Jason Rockpig, who taught her the art of beatmatching with dub techno. With guidance like, “People will remember your tune selection more than your mixing,” AROHA has made a career out of keeping her sets unpredictable and exciting, consistently surprising listeners with tracks that blend raw energy, electronic textures, and just the right touch of subversive punk.

Career highlights include playing for massive crowds at events like WOMADelaide in 2022, which marked a pivotal moment in her career. Infusing her Māori heritage into her set and receiving an incredible crowd response, that performance launched her into the spotlight. She has since gone on to support big names like Disclosure, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and even Grace Jones, solidifying her place among the stars of electronic music.

When curating a mix, AROHA is all about authenticity. She pushes the boundaries of house music, adding her own flavor and a little bit of "weirdness" for good measure. As she puts it, “People connect with you because of your taste—because you do what you want.” That mindset is at the heart of her unforgettable sets.

With an ear for surprises, an eye for innovation, and an unrelenting desire to share music that excites her, AROHA continues to inspire, challenge, and entertain listeners with every beat she drops.

AROHA. LO-FI Presents IN SESSION. Kanuka Stage AUM Festival Jan 1st 2025

Mother Tongue

Grace

Debbie

Delia

AROHA (Live) @ Chinese Laundry, Sydney — 17.05.25

Recorded live at Pitch Music & Arts in March 2024, where I opened the main stage in the middle of extreme heat and bushfire risk. My set was cut short, but I still poured everything into it.

This mix features music from Māori, Palestinian, Indigenous, Black and queer artists, across genres, with the intention of creating connection and joy.

It was never shared publicly at the time, but I believe music deserves more than 15-second video clips. If it moves you, please share and support the artists featured.

1. Tiki Taane – Tangaroa
2. Pharrell – Beautiful (AceMo 2016 Bootleg)
3. Yothu Yindi – Djapana "Gapirri Mix" (BJLS Edit)
4. Granary 12 – MancMania
5. Mokotron – MĀORI ELECTRO ALLIANCE
6. Soweto Gospel Choir x Groove Terminator – Good Life (Will Clarke x Latroit Extended Remix)
7. Luke Alessi, Jordan Brando – Affogato
8. AROHA – Grace
9. Caroline Polacheck X Kédu Carlö – Dang x Corkscrew Edit
10. AROHA & TALI – These Walls (Dick Johnson Pūtātara Dub)
11. Trance Wax – Northern Sky (Dusky Remix)
12. Mind Against & TSHA ft. NIMMO – OnlyL
13. Scuba – Forgive Me
14. DJ Le Roi & Roland Clarke – I GET DEEP [moktar مُخْتار edit]
15. AceMo – Where They At??? ft. John FM
16. Leftfield – Afro Left (Hodge & Peverelist Mix)
17. Who Da Funk – Shiny Disco Balls (Carmack Remix)
18. Mochakk – Da Fonk (ft. Joni)
19. J.O.S.H.U.A – Dem Just Dance (Dance System Remix) ft. Rush Davis
20. AROHA & TALI – These Walls (Caru Remix)
21. Daboor & Shabjdeed – Inn Ann (Human Movement SYG Edit)
22. Jai Piccone & ft.1tbsp – somethingsgonnaworkout
23. Lady Shaka X Joy Orbison – E Tu X Flight FM edit
24. POUCH ENVY – IT NEVER ENDS
25. The Blessed Madonna, Joy Anonymous, Danielle Ponder – Something Doesn't Feel Right

AROHA - Live at Pitch Music & Arts 2024

A Sunday cocktail blend with a muddling of disco, a pour of house, a dash of Balearic, and a shot of soul. Recorded at Mr. Toms, Auckland NZ 2018.

AROHA Sunday Sessions 2018

Splore Festival Crystal Palace set - New Zealand, February 2019

1. Brainwave - Hudson Mohawke
2. Yonder - Justin Martin & Ardalan
3. Deceiver - Chris Lake
4. Is This The Future - Truth Be Told
5. Rain (original mix)- Bicep
6. Ilanga (feat Mbuso Khoza - Enoo Napa Travellerz remix)- King Sfiso
7. 18 Month Free Trial - Will Easton
8. The Return - Jay Robinson
9. Out In The Streets (VIP) - Africa Hitech
10. Elevator (feat TC) - Swindle
11. Brand New Funk - Adam F
12. If We Ever (Unglued remix)- High Contrast
13. Bottom Line (Voices remix) - Electric Wire Hustle
14. Cake - Ivy Lab
15. Roll The Dice - Shy Fx, Lily Allen, Stamina Mc
16. Keep Hiding (Pola & Bryson remix)- LQ
17. Untitled Horn - Spectrasoul
18. Paper Wasp (feat DRS & RoyGreen & Protone) - Tali
19. Along Came Polly - Rebuke
20. Lick Shot - Gorgon City
21. Adrenalin - Scuba
22. Control - Stray Beast
23. Strand - Stephan Bodzin
24. Yaeji - Raingurl (Odd Mob x Crumbs remix)
25. Finder (Carl Cox remix) - Ninetoes
26. Back 2 House (extended mix) - Antranig
27. WORD - Walker & Royce, Vnssa
28. Your Mind - Bart Skils, Adam Beyer
29. The Beyonce Track - Melé
30. We Work It (Sacha Robotti remix) - Sonny Fodera & Gene Farris
31. Like A Girl - Will Clarke & Nick Monaco
32. Singularity - Jon Hopkins
33. Where They At??? - AceMo (ft. John F.M)
34. Jet Lag - Ivy Lab
35. LEISURE - All Over You (Montell2099 remix)
36. Doom's Night (Timo Maas mix) - Azzido Da Bass
37. Connecta (feat Ricardo China) - Swindle

AROHA @ Splore Festival Crystal Palace 2019

Quarantine mix.
Some house. Some techno. Some other stuff.
How good is rosé?

TRACKLIST
Babamimoun	- Speakman Sound
Psycholes	- David Berrie
I Did a Lava Dance  -	Vanessa Worm
We Are (Ben Rau Remix)	- Philipp Lichtblau
Baby	- Four Tet
Spaceballad - Sasha Carassi
Azibo - Made in Paris, Pantheon
Hungry Child (KiNK Mix)	- Hot Chip
Cadabra - Undercatt
Roped In  -	Gorgon City
Patience  -	Motez
Night Surfing (Ritter Butzke Crew Remix)	- Booka Shade
Body - Catz 'n Dogz, Simon Black
Let Go Of This Acid  -	Artwork
Beautiful Thang  - 	Soul Clap, Gadi Mizrahi
Najem Sworb - Sorl
Doorman feat. Syd(Steffi Remix) -	SebastiAn
Make The Call	- ABSOLUTE.
Bijoux - 	Cosmin TRG
Blue Moon Tree -	Lone
Moving On -	Luke Alessi
Torch  -	Booka Shade
Everybody Likes Ollie  -	Tigerskin
Falling	- Black V Neck
Every Inch (Deetron Remix)	- George FitzGerald
Joker Jungle -	Cour T.
Tondo  -	Disclosure, Eko Roosevelt

AROHA - House Arrest - March 2020

2020 is a dick, but whilst we can’t play, we can create.
Don’t be sad about lockdown, just dance.

AROHA - House Arrest 2.0 - Aug 2020

No More Jenga

My December 4th 2020 mix for Music For the People, celebrating the release of my debut EP "No More Jenga".

TRACKLIST:

L2K -	AROHA
Ubu	Al - Wootton
Nava (Original Mix) -	Monkey Safari
2005 GTO -	KEDU CARLO
Azibo (Original Mix) -	Made in Paris, Pantheon
Shelf Life (Motez Remix) -	Northeast Party House
Raw - 	GAWP & Bacosaurus
Touchpad -	two shell
Melt! -	Kelly Lee Owens
No More Jenga -	AROHA
Going for It (Original Mix) -	DJ Plead
Nowhere Fast -  -	Bored Lord
Brand New Drop -	Addison Groove
Wena - 	Off The Meds
Power Tool -	Nikki Nair
Valmer (Original Mix) -	Dark Sky, Minioca
Oil Slick - 	two shell
pkds (Original Mix) -	Buttechno
Big up the Ladies (Original Mix) -	Fracture

No More Jenga EP release mix on Music For The People radio

AROHA is a genre-blurring Māori DJ and producer from Aotearoa, now based in Naarm (Melbourne). Known for bold club music rooted in global underground sounds, she bends time and tempo to create magnetic, emotionally charged energy on the dancefloor.
www.arohamusic.com

Aus/NZ/Asia Bookings: stix@undrctrl.com
Worldwide: info@arohamusic.com

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