Borderline

Borderline are quickly cementing their status as one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most compelling indie-pop exports. With a sound that expertly melds indie rock with contemporary pop, their music is built on infectious hooks, luminous melodies, and the deep, enduring chemistry of its members, four childhood friends from New Zealand.

The band is renowned for their dynamic, high-energy live show, establishing them as one of the most exciting emerging acts globally. They have showcased their talent on the world stage, delivering high-impact performances at major international events including SXSW Austin (US), The Great Escape (UK), and BIGSOUND (Australia). Following their NZ arena run opening for him, Teddy Swims declared that Borderline “just rip it out there.”

Their 2025 release, the Chrysalis EP (via EMPIRE), marked a significant breakthrough. It saw immense chart success, with every one of its five tracks charting individually and the EP spending six weeks in the New Zealand Top 20 Album Chart and peaking at #148 on the NACC 200 Chart. The standout single, “New Romance,” dominated New Zealand radio, holding the #1 NZ song spot for 14 consecutive weeks.

Critical acclaim was widespread, with Atwood Magazine (US) featuring Borderline in its Top Artist Discoveries of 2025, praising the way that the music “lives in that sweet spot between emotional weight and melodic ease.” and Rolling Stone Australia featuring Chrysalis as “Music of the Week”.

Borderline is Ben Glanfield (guitar, vocals, keys), Jackson Boswell (drums, vocals), Matthew McFadden (lead guitar), and Max Harries (bass).