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29 July 2026 – HINA Descends Into Dreams And Returns With Her Voice
By Editorial Team - July 29, 2026
Summary
Tāmaki Makaurau artist HINA (Amy Boroevich) releases debut album 'Descending Dreams' on July 31, recorded live at Roundhead Studios with strings.
Key Facts
- Tāmaki Makaurau songwriter HINA (Amy Boroevich) releases debut album 'Descending Dreams' on 31 July.
- Recorded live at Roundhead Studios with a 7-piece band and 4-piece string section.
- Blends indie rock, alt-country, and Māori storytelling.
- Entities: HINA, Amy Boroevich, Descending Dreams, Roundhead Studios, Aotearoa, New Zealand
- Tags: hina, amy-boroevich, descending-dreams, aotearoa, new-zealand, roundhead-studios, alt-country, indie-rock, album-preview
Tāmaki Makaurau songwriter HINA releases her debut album 'Descending Dreams' on 31 July. HINA is the creative project of Amy Boroevich, who carries Te Rarawa and Ngāti Raukawa whakapapa into music rooted in Aotearoa's landscape and resilience. Recorded live at Roundhead Studios with a seven-piece band and four-piece string section, the album moves through indie rock, alt-country and restrained pop.
Songs including 'South Pacific Sun', 'River To Mouth', 'House Within A Room', 'Hope Has Teeth' and 'Hollywood Graves' trace complicated relationships, personal turbulence and the gradual reclamation of HINA's own voice. The strings bring scale without turning the record into ceremonial wallpaper. 'Hope Has Teeth' demonstrates that optimism is presented not as soft, but as resilient and sharp. Check our indie rock & alt-country coverage.