The Nomad
Celebrating thirty years of musical movement,
Aotearoa electronic music trailblazer
A pioneer of the electronica music scene in Aotearoa NZ
For over 30 years, The Nomad has been at the forefront of Aotearoa New Zealand’s electronic music scene, crafting a distinctive sound that blends dub, reggae, house, jungle and drum & bass. Renowned for his deep basslines and genre-defying style, he has helped shape the landscape of Aotearoa electronic music.
In 2026, The Nomad celebrates 30 years of beat making with the release of ReGenerate, a 16-track double album featuring brand new music, collaborations and reimagined classics. Released on vinyl, CD and cassette tape, the album is accompanied by a nationwide New Zealand tour, celebrating three decades of innovation, creativity and bass culture.
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Aotearoa electronic music legend The Nomad (aka Daimon Schwalger) launches ‘Embrace the New Day’, the first single from his forthcoming 30-year anniversary album, ReGenerate. Featuring the unmistakable vocals of Rayjah45 (Sub-Tribe), it’s a modern soundsystem anthem fusing roots reggae, dub and heavyweight bass — a message of resilience and fresh beginnings that sets the tone for an album honouring the past while embracing what’s next.
Listen to the track on digital services here:
The Nomad ‘Embrace the New Day’ ft. Rayjah45 Digital Links
(Spotify / SoundCloud / Apple Music / YouTube Music / Amazon Music)