The Bronx, Auckland NZ, 2022
The Bronx 31st May 2022 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Cameron Miller. Photography by Doug Peters. “We bring it in for art, we bring it in for music, we bring it in for love, we bring it in forContinue Reading
Lany, Auckland NZ, 2022
Lany 31st June 2022 Shed 10, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Alexis Brook. Photography by Brenna Gotje. It’s been a while since LANY last visited NZ, but last night at Shed10 they had the crowd hanging off every word asContinue Reading
We Mavericks, Poukawa NZ, 2022
We Mavericks 27th May 2022 Poukawa Hall, Poukawa, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. While some welcome, with a strong degree of nostalgia, the Cruising of a Maverick through cinematic skies, a capacity crowd were tonightContinue Reading
The Sisters Of Mercy announce Australasian tour
“It howls, it’s grindingly beautiful, and it’s heading your way…” UK’s dark rock legends The Sisters of Mercy will be returning to Australia & New Zealand this October and November, playing shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland &Continue Reading
George Thorogood & The Destroyers to tour New Zealand
Celebrating an incredible 40 years of ‘Bad To The Bone’ this September, iconic rock legends George Thorogood & The Destroyers have announced their return to New Zealand this October for a national tour.Continue Reading
New travelling international Metal Fest to hit NZ
Three international bands, all different flavours of the metal we all love so much, all on one epic bill! Then we’ll do it all over again the next night in the other end of the island! This little metal festivalContinue Reading
Devastation Frozen in Lava: A Cate Le Bon Interview
CATE LE BON: Devastation Frozen In Lava An interview by Tim Gruar. The last time Welsh multi-instrumentalist avant-pop artist Cate Le Bon was here it was just a year before the world shut down. The show was a complete sell-out. Continue Reading
The Carnivorous Plant Society, Waimarama NZ, 2022
The Carnivorous Plant Society 19th May 2022 Waimarama Memorial Hall, Matapiro, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. Such is the depth of talent that graces the halls of Hawkes Bay through the workings of the SmallContinue Reading
Album Review: Wiri Donna – Being Alone
Wiri Donna – Being Alone (Independent) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. It’s been two years since the Poneke based Bianca Bailey, aka Wiri Donna, dropped her first release – a double single featuring ‘Manuka Money’ and ‘Wandering Willies’. She started outContinue Reading