Blue River Baby Band

Blue River Baby is a 6-piece genre-blending band from Aotearoa (New Zealand), fusing funk, soul, dub, reggae, and rock. Formed through Wellington’s vibrant music scene, the band united over a love of groove, songwriting, and conscious messages.

With tight musicianship, powerful vocals, and deep, danceable rhythms, BRB’s sound is as feel-good as it is thought-provoking — touching on sustainability, connection, and environmental awareness.

Highlights include:

Playing to 20,000+ on NYE in Nelson

Debut album hitting #1 on the NZ Indie Album Chart (IMNZ) and #8 on the Official NZ Top 20 Albums

Over 500,000 plays across TikTok & YouTube

Airplay on student and commercial radio

Premieres on RNZ Music, Juice TV, and more

Breakout single “Green Cones” — produced by Toby Lloyd (Shapeshifter, Hollie Smith) — became a nationwide radio fave, charting on NZ Radioscope and SRN Top 10. It marks the band’s evolution: rich grooves, conscious lyrics, and undeniable energy.

Having toured New Zealand to packed venues, Blue River Baby is set to release new music and hit the road for a summer tour — with sights set on festival stages worldwide.

For fans of: Fat Freddy’s Drop, The Black Seeds, Ocean Alley, L.A.B