Thom Yorke – Suspiria (Music for the Luca Guadagnino film) (XL Recordings/Rhythmethod) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. The best soundtracks boast iconic recurring themes that boldly define the atmosphere of a movie. All it takes are a few bars and youContinue Reading
Shihad 20th October 2018 Shed 6, Wellington, New Zealand. Review & Photograph by Tim Gruar. A lot has changed in Aotearoa since 1988. Has it ever. David Lange was still Prime Minister; shoulder pads were a thing and Donald TrumpContinue Reading
St. Vincent – MassEducation (Re-Imagining of MASSEDUCATION) (Loma Vista Recordings) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. Last October New York provocateur Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) released her 5th album, MASSEDUCATION, just as the #MeToo movement was gaining full traction. Despite theContinue Reading
WOMAD New Zealand 2019 Announcement Reported on by Tim Gruar WOMAD New Zealand announced yet another colourful and diverse line-up, along with some exciting site changes at the festival’s launch in Parliament’s Grand Hall tonight. Surrounded by international delegates, MPs, WOMADContinue Reading
WOMAD 17th – 19th March 2023 Pukekura Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand. Review by Tim & Emily Gruar. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. Situated in the beautiful Pukekura Park, New Plymouth, The World Of Music And Dance (WOMAD) Taranaki Festival celebratedContinue Reading