The Dillinger Escape Plan NZ Tour Announcement
For the last 20 years The Dillinger Escape Plan, has been one of the most progressive, explosive, inimitable bands in extreme music. Embracing elements of mathcore, hardcore, punk, metal, jazz and even in some cases pop hooks, Dillinger have occupiedContinue Reading
Alcest Australasian Tour Announcement
LIFE IS NOISE is ecstatic to announce the return of Alcest to Australian soil very very soon, with the band also venturing to New Zealand for the first time. The French post-black metal masterminds will be reaching into the heartsContinue Reading
Doobie Brothers and Santana, Auckland NZ, 2017
Doobie Brothers and Santana 18th April 2017 Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Megs Moss. It may be a Tuesday night in the city of Auckland, but many of the patrons are still riding high from the goodContinue Reading
Alice Cooper and Ace Frehley NZ Tour Announcement
It was March 1977 when Alice Cooper, the architect of shock-rock, undertook his first ever concert tour of New Zealand – and broke attendance records. 40 years on and this revered entertainer continues to surprise and exude danger at everyContinue Reading
Blondie and Cyndi Lauper, Auckland NZ, 2017
Blondie and Cyndi Lauper 17th April 2017 Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Doug Peters. For many New Zealand fans of the 80’s post-punk/new wave era – tonight’s double headliner was the show of the century. WhileContinue Reading
Punks, Perpetual Motion & The Old Man: A Josh Pyke Interview
Josh Pyke: Punks, Perpetual Motion & The Old Man. An interview by Sarah Kidd. At the age of 14 Josh Pyke began his journey into the world of playing guitar and songwriting. After winning the Jaxter Music Award in 2004Continue Reading
Russian Guitars and Beastly Creatures: A Protest The Hero Interview
TIM MILLAR of Protest The Hero: Russian Guitars and Beastly Creatures An interview by Sarah Kidd. Canadian progressive metal band Protest The Hero first appeared on the scene in 2002 with their EP ‘Search for the Truth’. Previously called HappyContinue Reading
Antemasque, Auckland NZ, 2015
Antemasque 3rd March 2015 Mt Smart, Auckland, New Zealand Photography by Doug Peters. In this classic gig revisited I wanted to share what has been hands down the most crazy, energetic and fun filled set I’ve ever had the pleasure toContinue Reading
The Girl With The Violin: A Lindsey Stirling Interview
LINDSEY STIRLING: The girl with the Violin. An interview by Sarah Kidd. In 2007 a young woman by the name of Lindsey Stirling created a YouTube channel which she called ‘lindseystomp’; fast forward 10 years and she now has overContinue Reading