Locals Only - Emerson 'Bored'

Winner winner, chicken dinner! ZM is stoked to introduce the winner of the 2024 Smokefree Rockquest Solo-Duo Award, Emerson (aka Emma Wagner)! 🥇

Emma is 17-year-old emerging indie-pop-folk artist from Auckland, New Zealand. Better known for her indie-rock projects Fan Club and Parkdale. 🤩

Emerson’s sound can be best described as “raw emotion.” Her songwriting features catchy melodies and lyrics that are highly relatable to her teen audience, and she dabbles in multiple genres including folk and pop, with hints of alternative R&B and dance.

Emma's lyrics explore themes like self-love, self-hate, unhealthy relationships, and growing up.

Check out Emma's reaction to The ZM Late Show playing her track!

Check out more Aotearoa's local talent:

Dani Josie - 'Go Go Go'

Abby Cristo - 'Just Another Broken Heart'

Blake - 'Worst Critic'

To hear local waiatas, whakaronga mai kia ZM (Play ZM)!