Ruel, Auckland NZ, 2019
Ruel 24th May 2019 Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Richard Myburgh. Australian artist Ruel has been a rather frequent visitor to New Zealand shores over the last couple of years, his first appearanceContinue Reading
The Schizophonics, Auckland NZ, 2019
The Schizophonics 23rd May 2019 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review and photography by Sarah Kidd. Last night Whammy! was transported back to the heady days of rock n’ roll salvation as The Schizophonics performed the first of eight showsContinue Reading
Aldous Harding announces NZ tour
Following the release of her mighty, critically acclaimed third album Designer, NZ singer-songwriter Aldous Harding sojourns home for a nationwide tour this August. Backed by full band, Harding will open festivities at Christchurch’s James Hay Theatre on August 28th, wrappingContinue Reading
The Teachings of Love and Music: A Schizophonics Interview
PAT BEERS of SCHIZOPHONICS: The Teachings of Love and Music An interview by Sarah Kidd. The Schizophonics are heading to New Zealand armed with brand new music and a desire to tear up the stage; their live performances infamous forContinue Reading
Ghostemane & Dana Dentata, Auckland NZ, 2019
Ghostemane & Dana Dentata 22nd May 2019 The Studio, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Doug Peters. The term Soundcloud rapper has been thrown around a lot over the last few years, ask any member of theContinue Reading
Bongzilla, Auckland NZ, 2019
Bongzilla 20th May 2019 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review and photography by Sarah Kidd. Last night was one that was particularly sludgy at Auckland’s Whammy! Bar as Wisconsin natives Bongzilla brought their green inspired sounds down to New ZealandContinue Reading
Jan Hellriegel – Sportsman Of The Year
Jan Hellriegel – Sportsman Of The Year (Blind Date Records / Seahorse Swim) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. Jan Hellriegel is somewhat of an NZ musical icon. Songwriter, performer, producer, music publisher, copyright expert, mother and now author. Her latest bodyContinue Reading
Bailey Wiley – Bailey Wiley EP
Bailey Wiley – Bailey Wiley EP (A Label Called Success) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. If the name is slightly familiar then it’s possible you’ve been to a Fly My Pretties show recently. That’s when this young, vibrant soul singer’s talentContinue Reading
Kacey Musgraves, Auckland NZ, 2019
Kacey Musgraves 17th May 2019 The Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Richard Myburgh. Multi Grammy Award winner Kacey Musgraves performed her first ever New Zealand show last night at the Auckland Town Hall, herContinue Reading