Tami Neilson, Auckland NZ, 2019
Tami Neilson 20th October 2019 The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Andre Fleming. Photography by Doug Peters. I would like to think that I share some commonalities with Tami Neilson; sure, I may not be able to singContinue Reading
Mermaidens, Auckland NZ, 2019
Mermaidens 19th October 2019 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review and photography by Sarah Kidd. Having recently released their sublime new album Look Me in the Eye, Wellington darlings Mermaidens are currently on tour, Auckland getting the chance to bask inContinue Reading
Crywank, Auckland NZ, 2019
Crywank 18th October 2019 Cassette Nine, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Richard Myburgh. It was an evening of both celebrations and commiserations as anti-folk punk duo Crywank made their New Zealand debut appearance eight days afterContinue Reading
The Turn Of The Screw, Auckland NZ, 2019
NZ Opera Presents: The Turn Of The Screw 18th – 23rd October 2019 ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Marty Melville. New Zealand Opera’s inaugural production under the direction of Thomas de Mallet BurgessContinue Reading
Bas, Auckland NZ, 2019
Bas 16th October 2019 Neck Of The Woods, Auckland, New Zealand. Review and photography by Sarah Kidd. Founded by none other than J. Cole himself, Dreamville Records is home to a number of exciting artists; lucky little Auckland getting to playContinue Reading
Drab Majesty announce NZ shows
Since 2015, Drab Majesty have steadily established themselves amongst the pantheon of dark synth-pop greats, establishing a devoted fanbase worldwide with their singular hypnotic sound and mysterious, constantly-evolving presence. On their third full-length, this year’s critically acclaimed ‘Modern Mirror’, artistsContinue Reading
Fucked Up, Auckland NZ, 2019
Fucked Up 15th October 2019 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Connor Crawford. A hardcore punk band that refuse to be dictated to by the dimensions of their own genre, Fucked Up have been pushingContinue Reading
WOMAD 2020 Lineup Announcement
Reported on by Tim Gruar. The WOMAD 2020 Artists are announced: A political Jamaican Reggae icon (Ziggy Marley), an ambassador of African music (Salif Keita), masters of gospel (Blind Boys of Alabama) and a group of seasoned musicians from Aotearoa areContinue Reading
Starcrawler – Devour You
Starcrawler – Devour You (Rough Trade Records) Reviewed by Bridget Herlihy. A certain media-personality recently commented that regardless of what some critics have said, rock never died. It was, however, in dire need of resuscitation. Regardless of whether or notContinue Reading