Vera Ellen, Wellington NZ, 2023
Vera Ellen 23rd September 2023 Meow, Wellington, New Zealand. Review by Tim Gruar. Photography by Maeve O’Connell. For the first time since her ‘Ideal Home Noise’ tour, Flying Nun wunderkind Vera Ellen was reunited with her full band, supported byContinue Reading
Album Review: Filter – The Algorithm
Filter – The Algorithm (Golden Robot Records) Reviewed by Bridget Herlihy. It’s hard to believe that it has been 30 years since Richard Patrick formed Filter. Since the release of their debut album ‘Short Bus’ in 1995, Filter have notContinue Reading
Limp Bizkit to hit NZ alongside Hanabie. this November
Breathe in, now breathe out New Zealand. The good times just keep on rollin’ in 2023, and this November LIMP BIZKIT, aka one of the most defining nu metal bands of all time, are bringing the Dad Vibes and allContinue Reading
Napalm Death & Wormrot, Auckland NZ, 2023
Napalm Death & Wormrot 17th September 2023 Galatos, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Mark Derricutt. What could be sweeter than an international headliner on a Sunday night? The answer is simple, a double international headliner on aContinue Reading
Don McGlashan, Napier NZ, 2023
Don McGlashan 16th September 2023 Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. Don McGlashan is currently in the throes of his “Take it to the Bridge” tour, and on the night it touched downContinue Reading
Cheer Up, You’ve Got Fake Milk: A Vera Ellen Interview
VERA ELLEN: Cheer Up, You’ve Got Fake Milk An interview by Tim Gruar. Pōneke based indie pop singer/songwriter Vera Ellen will be re-uniting with her band for the first time since her ‘Ideal Home Noise’ release tour on Friday, SeptemberContinue Reading
Cattle Decapitation, Auckland NZ, 2023
Cattle Decapitation 9th September 2023 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review and photography by Mark Derricutt. Firstly, I want to start by offering up great thanks to those who helped me escape last night’s crazy, insane Cattle Decapitation pit. It’sContinue Reading
Danica Bryant, Hastings NZ, 2023
Danica Bryant 8th September 2023 Common Room, Hastings, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. In a joyful return to home territory, Danica Bryant has played once more at allegedly Hawkes Bay’s best venue, the Common Room.Continue Reading
Love Lives Here, Special Edition: A KITA Interview
NIKITA 雅涵 TU-BRYANT of KITA: Love Lies Here, Special Edition An interview by Tim Gruar. Hot off a summer jam-packed with festival shows, including SPLORE and WOMAD, Pōneke three-piece KITA are getting set to embark on their first headline tour since 2021. I recentlyContinue Reading