Milan Borich

Singer-songwriter and Jiu-Jitsu zealot, Milan Borich is best known as the frontman of Pluto — the multi-platinum New Zealand rock band whose debut Redlight Syndrome announced them as a defining force in NZ alternative rock, later followed by Pipeline Under the Ocean and its award-winning singles Dance Stamina and Long White Cross.

Pluto built a reputation for dense, layered songwriting and relentless live performance. Alongside the band, Milan has pursued an active solo career — direct, honest, and uninterested in formula.

Off stage, Milan runs Lucid Jiu-Jitsu, which he co-founded with his daughter DeeDee. He is also currently completing his debut memoir.

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Press

"Borich owns the stage and the crowd is captivated… with a reputation for being an act with a finger on the pulse, we can expect an even more dynamic future for Pluto."
Ambient Light  —  Hollywood Theatre, 2019
"Pluto are one of those rare bands that manage to capture and project something greater than the sum of their parts. There is a depth to their music that simply cannot be faked."
Muzic.net.nz  —  San Fran, 2019
"Critically praised and widely adored, Pipeline Under the Ocean helped define a generation of New Zealand rock — and set the stage for Pluto's enduring influence."
Under the Radar  —  2025
"They reigned supreme on the local alternative music scene, hitting the musical jackpot with two killer singles in Dance Stamina and Long White Cross."
Muzic.nz  —  Album Review: IV, 2019

Music

Absorb Memoir · In progress

Videos

Dance Stamina
Pluto · 2006

Dance Stamina

The anthemic single from Pipeline Under the Ocean that won the 2006 B-Net Award for Song of the Year. Propulsive, layered, and impossible to shake.

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Long White Cross
Pluto · 2005

Long White Cross

Winner of Single of the Year at the 2006 New Zealand Music Awards. Restrained, moody, and one of the defining songs of NZ alternative rock.

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Radio Crimes
Pluto · 2005

Radio Crimes

The lead single from Pipeline Under the Ocean — the opening track that set the tone for Pluto's double platinum era.

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Oh My Lonely
Pluto · 2019

Oh My Lonely

Lead single from Pluto's fourth album IV. The comeback video racked up over 120,000 views within weeks — the band announced loud and clear.

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Rainbow Blood
Pluto · 2019

Rainbow Blood

The second single from IV, continuing Pluto's return with the layered, hook-driven sound that made them one of NZ's most beloved rock bands.

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Liquorice
Milan Borich · Latest Release

Liquorice

Milan's latest solo release — direct, unfiltered, and uninterested in formula. Available now on all streaming platforms.

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Maybe Twice
Pluto · Solo

Maybe Twice

A solo cut that showcases Milan's instinct for understated songwriting — sparse, honest, and built to last.

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Talk Show Host
Milan Borich · Cover

Talk Show Host

Milan's rendition of Radiohead's Talk Show Host, recorded for the Liberty Stage promotional trailer for Romeo + Juliet.

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Forever Young
Milan Borich · 2007

Forever Young

Milan's rendition of Alphaville's Forever Young, featured in Tourism New Zealand's iconic "100% Pure New Zealand — The Youngest Country" campaign.

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Falling Down
P Money feat. Milan Borich

Falling Down

Directed by Greg Page. A genre-crossing collaboration with P Money that showcased Milan's versatility as a vocalist well beyond the rock world.

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Anchor Me
Greenpeace · Collaboration

Anchor Me

Milan joined Che Fu, Adeaze, Hinewehi Mohi and Anika Moa for this rendition of the Headless Chickens classic, produced in support of Greenpeace New Zealand.

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Stick With It
Milan Borich · Solo

Stick With It

A solo release that captures the persistence and quiet confidence at the core of Milan's songwriting.

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Perfectly Evil
Pluto · 2005

Perfectly Evil

The epic closing track from Pipeline Under the Ocean — six minutes of slow-burning tension that cemented Pluto's reputation for ambitious, layered rock.

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