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Borderline - Tainted

Four young men stand outdoors with serious expressions; one wears a grey jacket, one a leather jacket and tie, one a plaid jacket, and one a teal zip-up jacket.

Published by The Edge Team

27 Jan 2026

Fresh off a massive 2025 that saw them conquer the international stage, Kiwi indie pop outfit Borderline are kicking off 2026 with a bang! Their latest single, ‘Tainted’ is a hypnotic blend of shimmering synths and guitars that pushes the boundaries of the indie-pop sound the band has become known for.

Ben Glanfield says “Tainted was such a blast to make, we loved messing around with quirky sounds and having a real good time experimenting in the studio. It’s been just as fun taking it to the stage over the New Zealand summer and playing it live. Tainted is such a step forward sonically for us and we can’t wait to share even more out of the ordinary tunes.” Having already teased the track to massive crowds over the New Zealand summer, Borderline are now taking ‘Tainted’ global. With a North American tour kicking off this April. Thanks to NZ On Air

Published by The Edge Team

27 Jan 2026