The Raconteurs 16th April 2019 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Doug Peters. Rob Tyners fevered call for brothers and sisters to get down on their knees and testify poured through the speakers last night, theContinue Reading
Snarky Puppy 15th April 2019 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Mike Beck. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. Boy have these boys got some chops! With the emphasis on youth (collectively they’re a relatively young crew), Snarky Puppy are one ofContinue Reading
You Are Us / Aroha Nui 13th April 2019 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Richard Myburgh. The events of the 15th of March 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand will forever be etched into theContinue Reading
Flogging Molly 12th April 2019 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Doug Peters. May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live. Yes, the luck of the Irish filledContinue Reading
Kurt Vile & The Violators 11th April 2019 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. The first real frost tinged bite of winter that Auckland has seen last night was not enough to deter aContinue Reading
Boyzone 9th April 2019 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Matt Henry Mendonca. For Auckland Boyzone fans, last night’s show was a dream come true, albeit one tinged with a hue of bitter sweetness. ForContinue Reading
Ocean Alley 4th April 2019 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Richard Myburgh. New Zealanders love their reggae, it’s a sound interwoven deep within our roots. So it was no surprise that Sydneysiders Ocean Alley hadContinue Reading
Graeme James – The Long Way Home (Nettwerk) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. Over the last few days of darkness I’ve been listening to expat Kiwi singer-songwriter Graeme James’ uplifting new album, seeking some kind of reassurance in humanity. If musicContinue Reading
Anne-Marie 28th March 2019 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. English singer/songwriter Anne Marie touched down in Auckland last night bringing with her a slew of radio hits and a down to earthContinue Reading