Critically-acclaimed NZ indie-pop artist Bridges is making waves with her high-energy, introspective style of pop. Rolling Stone AU/NZ named her 2025 single 'Close To You' a “Song You Need To Know”, with last year also seeing her perform on ZM's "Acoustic Corner" and interview on commercial radio The Edge. Bridges’ music has received airplay from airplay on RNZ, The Most FM, Raglan FM, Radio Hauraki, The Hits, Newstalk ZB, Juice TV, Radio Burgerfuel, Hell Pizza Radio and more.

Bridges and her captivating 4-piece band performed on the 2026 Music In Parks Festival line-up alongside 6x AMA-nominee CHAII; then performed on RNZ Live for a 40 minute set with Jesse Mulligan; before going onto headline a NZ tour to celebrate the release of her sophomore EP LIFE OF THE PARTY. With 80+ fans attending in Christchurch and 130+ in Auckland, Bridges’ audience is growing quickly.

Mentored by award-winning artist Fazerdaze via the APRA Aotearoa Mentor Programme, Bridges was also selected to perform as a showcasing artist at the 2024 Going Global Music Summit. With NZ publications The NZ Herald, Libel and Muzic NZ all likening her work to Lorde's early discography, Bridges strikes the balance of glossy pop hooks with honest, indie heart. Playlisted on Spotify’s "Fresh Finds Pop" (200k), "The Local List Aotearoa" (18k), "Fresh Finds AU & NZ" (18k) and on Apple Music's “A-List Pop”, "New In Pop" and "New Music Daily”, Bridges is proving why she's an act to keep your eye on.

Bridges is the artist project of Ōtautahi Christchurch-born, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland based songwriter Rachel Hamilton (she/her), with the live band consisting of Rāwiri Waters (he/him) on drums (Kāti Māmoe, Ngāi Tahu), Bray Jeffrey (they/them) on keys and guitar, and Sam Nash (he/him) on bass.