Filter – The Algorithm (Golden Robot Records) Reviewed by Bridget Herlihy. It’s hard to believe that it has been 30 years since Richard Patrick formed Filter. Since the release of their debut album ‘Short Bus’ in 1995, Filter have notContinue Reading
Napalm Death & Wormrot 17th September 2023 Galatos, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Mark Derricutt. What could be sweeter than an international headliner on a Sunday night? The answer is simple, a double international headliner on aContinue Reading
Don McGlashan 16th September 2023 Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. Don McGlashan is currently in the throes of his “Take it to the Bridge” tour, and on the night it touched downContinue Reading
Cattle Decapitation 9th September 2023 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review and photography by Mark Derricutt. Firstly, I want to start by offering up great thanks to those who helped me escape last night’s crazy, insane Cattle Decapitation pit. It’sContinue Reading
Danica Bryant 8th September 2023 Common Room, Hastings, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. In a joyful return to home territory, Danica Bryant has played once more at allegedly Hawkes Bay’s best venue, the Common Room.Continue Reading
Classical on Cuba 2nd – 3rd September 2023 Various locations on Cuba Street Precinct, Wellington, New Zealand. Review and photography by Tim Gruar. Pitched as an immersive musical experience like no other, the kaupapa of this boutique festival is toContinue Reading
La Dispute 31st August 2023 The Hollywood Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Doug Peters. There is a different type of energy when it is the last night of a tour. A hunger, that is feltContinue Reading
Teddy Swims 28th August 2023 Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Doug Peters. To be perfectly honest, Teddy Swims would not be the first musician to become famous off the back of covers thrownContinue Reading
Carnivorous Plant Society 13th August 2023 Clive Community Hall, Clive, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. From the sublime to the surreal, in the space of five days – such is the breadth and power ofContinue Reading