SJD 1st July 2023 Meow, Wellington, New Zealand. Review by Tim Gruar. Photography by Maeve O’Connell. Ah, it’s great to see indie electro-head and master knob twiddler Sean James Donnelly back on the Capital’s stage. The last time, for me,Continue Reading
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
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
Coridian – Hava (Independent) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. Formed back in 2015, Coridian are the brothers Raven – Mike (Guitars/Keys), Kris (Drums/Percussion) and Nick (Bass) fronted vocally by Dity Maharaj. Their CV includes work with producers and studio masters suchContinue Reading
ANGELO MUNRO of BLEEDERS: The Big Celebration An interview by Tim Gruar. Fans are ecstatic that Tāmaki Makarau noise-meisters, Bleeders are returning to the stage this May to mark 20 years since the release of their groundbreaking e.p. ’A BleedingContinue Reading
JJ BURNEL of THE STRANGLERS: The Right To Opinion An interview by Tim Gruar. Don’t call them punk – not anymore. They’ve finally grown up. Known for their hi-jinx and media stunts, embarking on strange musical directions and the occasionalContinue Reading
ANTHONIE TONNON: Looking At Both Sides An interview by Tim Gruar. Innovative musician Anthonie Tonnon and his full band have hit the road, touring their show ‘Leave Love Out Of This’ across the nation, including Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Hamilton,Continue Reading
DEVA MAHAL: Using Art As A Weapon An interview by Tim Gruar. Hawaii-born/Poneke based Soul music powerhouse Deva Mahal will be headlining Friday Night at the upcoming WOMAD Festival in New Plymouth performing material from her brand-spanking new e.p. FUTUREContinue Reading
NIKITA 雅涵 TU-BRYANT of KITA: Going Against Expectations An interview by Tim Gruar. WOMAD is returning to Taranaki later this month, after a two year hiatus thanks to the dreaded lurgy. One of the best things about the festival is the chanceContinue Reading