Deafheaven, Auckland NZ, 2023
Deafheaven 8th June 2023 The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Kev Rowland. Photography by Doug Peters. It was down to the Tuning Fork on a school night for a very special event, as not only was it theContinue Reading
Deafheaven, Wellington NZ, 2023
Deafheaven 6th June 2022 San Fran, Wellington, New Zealand Review by Rene Black, photography by Garry Thomas. On a cold Tuesday night in Wellington it was warming not only physically but spiritually to enter San Fran to a full and eagerContinue Reading
Album Review: Foo Fighters – But Here We Are
Foo Fighters – But Here We Are (Roswell Records, Inc.) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. Still mourning the loss of drummer Taylor Hawkins fans celebrated the return of Foo Fighters to the world tour circulate. Ahead of their local dates nextContinue Reading
The Damned, Auckland NZ, 2023
The Damned 2nd June 2023 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Kev Rowland. Photography by Doug Peters. I must be honest and say I never thought The Damned would be back in Auckland again given when they were here lastContinue Reading
Fanny Lumsden, Raukawa NZ, 2023
Fanny Lumsden 2nd June 2023 Raukawa Hall, Raukawa, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. Hot off the heels of the fantastically successful Hawkes Bay Music Month, the Small Hall Sessions are straight back on the horse,Continue Reading
Rancid release their 10th studio album ‘Tomorrow Never Comes’
Today, Berkeley, California, punk stalwarts Rancid share their highly anticipated 10th studio album, Tomorrow Never Comes out now via Epitaph Records. The follow-up to 2017’s Trouble Maker, the new album was produced by longtime collaborator, Bad Religion guitarist and EpitaphContinue Reading
Weyes Blood, Auckland NZ, 2023
Weyes Blood 29th May 2023 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Doug Peters. Mondays are often melancholy, an ode to weekends that have gone by what seems, far too quickly. But in turn, they also offerContinue Reading
Album Review: Rickie Lee Jones – Pieces Of Treasure
Rickie Lee Jones – Pieces Of Treasure (BMG Rights Management) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. Legendary singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones is well known for her unique voice, introspective lyrics, and genre-bending sound. I wont lie. The Great American Songbook has beenContinue Reading
Vader, Auckland NZ, 2023
Vader 28th May 2023 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Kev Rowland. Photography by Mark Derricutt. There was a lot going on at Whammy! with four bands on a Sunday night, but for whatever reason the doors didn’t openContinue Reading