Muse – Simulation Theory (Warner Bros. Records) Reviewed by Bridget Herlihy. Its not really any surprise that Muse’s eighth studio album ‘Simulation Theory’ has blasted straight into the number one spot on the UK music charts a week after itsContinue Reading
Conan & Bell Witch 13th November 2018 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review & Photography by Sarah Kidd. The metal community has long been one that is worldwide, so it was therefore rather befitting to see a trio of actsContinue Reading
Unknown Mortal Orchestra – IC-01 HANOI (Jagjaguwar Records) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. Nominated for best Alternative band at this year’s Tuis (And, subsequently winning! – Editor) Oregon-based New Zealand psychedelic rock band can do no wrong. Their musical style isContinue Reading
Yoko-Zuna – Voyager (LOOP) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. It’s ‘official’ – Voyager is the most vibrant, creative innovative and down right awesome album I’ve heard all year. Period. Let me tell you why. Built like a proper prog-rock/jazz/funk/hip-hop/fusion album shouldContinue Reading
Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends: New Worlds 14th November 2018 Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, New Zealand Review by Hilaire Carmody. Photography by Alexander Hallag. New Worlds is a concept that grew out of an unlikely partnership between comedian BillContinue Reading
Passenger 13th November 2018 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Lauren Sanderson. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. British singer-songwriter Mike Rosenburg, otherwise known as the much-loved Passenger kicked off his tenth studio album ‘Runaway’ tour, playing a sold-out gig at Auckland’sContinue Reading
Steven Wilson 12th November 2018 Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Adam Jones. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. Becoming a linchpin of the progressive rock realm over a thirty-year career, Steven Wilson has cemented his legacy in the musicContinue Reading
Def Leppard & Scorpions 12th November 2018 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Doug Peters. Auckland was undoubtedly rocked from its head to its feet last night as the juggernaut of a double header in the formContinue Reading
James 11th November 2018 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Leah Victoria. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. Two years have flown by since the last time James took to the Auckland stage. With fans waiting at the doors for entry andContinue Reading