Shim – SHIM (BFD) Reviewed by Emma Hughes. Having all but disappeared from the music scene for a number of years, former founder and lead singer of Australian rock trio Sick Puppies Shimon Moore has launched himself back into theContinue Reading
The Jesus And Mary Chain 4th March 2019 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Doug Peters. It was exactly three years ago to the day that The Jesus & Mary Chain graced the stage at Auckland’sContinue Reading
Thrice – Palms (Epitaph Records) Reviewed by Emma Hughes. My first experience of Thrice was by proxy – having heard a brilliant cover of their 2017 single “Hurricane” before checking out the original version. Since then I’ve remained a fan,Continue Reading
Rufus Wainwright 2nd March 2019 The Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand Reviewed by Sarah Kidd. Rufus Wainwright celebrated the 20th Anniversary of his debut album last night in style, an enraptured Auckland audience more than happy to be along forContinue Reading
Eminem 2nd March 2019 Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand. Review by Tim Gruar. Photography by Jeremy Deputat. Last year there was a tourist campaign that asked the question: “Nil Ziland! Where the bloody hell are ya?!!” I’ll tell you whereContinue Reading
Cable Ties 28th February 2019 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review & Photography by Sarah Kidd. Thursday night brought with it a trans-Tasman feast of music to satisfy the senses as Melbourne’s post-punk trio Cable Ties performed alongside two outstandingContinue Reading
Engelbert Humperdinck 28th February 2019 Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Alexis Brook. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. Last night Aucklanders were in the presence of ballad royalty – Mr Engelbert Humperdinck. Showcasing a solid 90 minute set ofContinue Reading
Watain 27th February 2019 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by James Edwards. Photography by Matt Henry Mendonca. I love metal shows being held in Whammy. Death, black, thrash, standard it doesn’t matter; it’s just something about listening to metalContinue Reading
Happy Mondays 27th February 2019 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. The iconic sound of 90’s Madchester rang out through Auckland last night, as the Happy Mondays crew from Salford arrived on stage toContinue Reading