MERV PINNY
From the rolling farmlands of rural New Zealand to the global music stage, Merv Pinny’s story is one of grit, resilience, and raw rock ‘n’ roll spirit. Once a hardworking dairy farmer, Merv’s life has been marked by dramatic twists of fate — surviving being run over by a truck as a child and later defying the odds after a motorbike accident left him with a broken spine and doctors questioning if he would ever walk again. Not only did Merv walk again — he soared, transforming himself into a powerhouse rock and blues artist whose soulful voice and infectious, rhythm-driven sound have captivated audiences worldwide.
A nominee at the prestigious New Zealand Vodafone Music Awards, Merv traded farm life for the stage, dedicating himself completely to his craft. His electrifying blend of rock, blues, and roots music has racked up over 30 million streams and views, earning him a loyal global following of over 340,000 fans. His music — often fearless and socially conscious — has won accolades in the USA and beyond, with standout performances at renowned events such as the LA Music Awards, Tamworth Festival, the Brew of Islands Festival, and countless festivals across New Zealand. In the last three years alone, he has achieved five international songwriting semi-finalist spots.
A true independent force, Merv writes, produces, and shoots his own music videos in his homeland, sending his unmistakable sound across continents. His recent releases have topped internet radio charts in the USA, Brazil, and South Africa, climbed to #4 on Canada’s iTunes Rock Chart, and secured top 20 spots on New Zealand’s Alternative Rock Charts.
Believing deeply in the power of music to bring people together, Merv also champions emerging talent in New Zealand’s Far North through his M Music Studio. His initiative, The Local Launch Pad, provides a springboard for local artists to reach wider audiences and build their own fanbases.
With a fresh new sound leaning deeper into blues, roots, and funky rock, Merv Pinny continues to push musical boundaries while staying true to the authenticity and energy that have made him a Kiwi rock icon on the rise.
Track record of accolades
Charting songs with 180 days on the charts:
Ob can you hear the children cry
Virial video hit 13 million views
Number 1 on several internet radio charts USA
Number 96 Brazil iTunes top 200 Rock charts
Number 170 New Zealand iTunes top 200 rock charts
Wipe out
Number 1 Deezer top 200 Rock charts new Zealand
I feel like a prisoner
Number 1 Brazil Radio chart
iTunes Top 200 rock charts Brazil
Bourbon baby
Number 4 iTunes top 200 country charts New Zealand
Number 177 All Genres iTunes top 200
Pink elephants
Number 1 South Africa iTunes top 200 rock charts
Number 7 all genres South Africa
Number 4 iTunes top 200 Rock Charts Canada
Number 63 iTunes top 200 Rock charts USA
Little Demons
Number 6 iTunes top 200 Alternative Rock charts South Africa
Lover
4 Norway top iTunes Rock charts
83 Norway All Genres iTunes top 200
Twisted Minds single
Number 2 South Africa iTunes top 200 Alternative rock charts
Number 11 South Africa iTunes top 200 all Genres
Number 20 New Zealand top 200 iTunes Alternative rock charts
Number 138 New Zealand top 200 All Genres
Twisted minds EP
Number 6 NNCC collage radio charts USA