Bay Dreams 2021 first lineup announcement
With the world’s live music industry hit hard by COVID, New Zealand is now primed to bring music lovers one of the best summers on record. And leading the charge is the country’s biggest and most popular festivals, Bay Dreams.Continue Reading
The Beths announce full New Zealand Tour
After selling out Auckland’s Powerstation in just six days, Auckland’s indie faves The Beths announce a nationwide tour in support of their new record Jump Rope Gazers, out next Friday 10th July on Carpark Records. The tour will see TheContinue Reading
L.A.B, Auckland NZ, 2020
L.A.B 3rd July 2020 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Doug Peters. It would be fair to say that this year has definitely come out swinging, and not in a good way. Natural disasters, ineptContinue Reading
Album Review: Norah Jones – Pick Me Up Off The Floor
Norah Jones – Pick Me Up Off The Floor (Virgin / EMI / Blue Note) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. Norah Jones is a frustrating artist to pin down. Industry types always want to bag her as a jazz artist, butContinue Reading
Rhythm & Alps 10th anniversary first lineup announcement
The South Island’s biggest New Year’s festival’s 10th-anniversary line up has been announced! Three days – Four unique stages – 100% Aotearoa line up! 2020 sees Rhythm & Alps celebrate ten years as the premier summer festival of the SouthContinue Reading
Dave Dobbyn to perform at Cauldron with Milly Tabak
Eccles Entertainment and Mediaworks bring you the original kiwi hitmaker Dave Dobbyn playing this September at Auckland’s The Cauldron at Spark Arena! Dave Dobbyn and full band, with the addition of a horn section, will take the stage to playContinue Reading
Album Review: Sit Down In Front – Confessions Of A Pie Thief
Sit Down In Front – Confessions Of A Pie Thief (Independent) Reviewed by Doug Peters. With this country’s recent waking up from the slumber of the recent virus induced lockdown, it has meant a return to live music events andContinue Reading
Benee announces HUGE New Zealand tour
Auckland indie-pop phenomenon and rising global superstar BENEE has announced a run of headline shows for New Zealand in October. The ‘Supalonely’ singer, who recently performed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, has been on a meteoric rise toContinue Reading
Album Review: Various Artists – 1:12 Party
Various Artists – 1:12 Party (1:12 Records) Reviewed by Doug Peters. Originally meant as a Record Store Day 2020 release, 1:12 Party is the latest compilation from Tāmaki Makaurau’s 1:12 Records. A 14 track celebration of the best DIY andContinue Reading