Muse – Simulation Theory
Muse – Simulation Theory (Warner Bros. Records) Reviewed by Bridget Herlihy. Its not really any surprise that Muse’s eighth studio album ‘Simulation Theory’ has blasted straight into the number one spot on the UK music charts a week after itsContinue Reading
Conan & Bell Witch, Auckland NZ, 2018
Conan & Bell Witch 13th November 2018 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review & Photography by Sarah Kidd. The metal community has long been one that is worldwide, so it was therefore rather befitting to see a trio of actsContinue Reading
Unknown Mortal Orchestra – IC-01 HANOI
Unknown Mortal Orchestra – IC-01 HANOI (Jagjaguwar Records) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. Nominated for best Alternative band at this year’s Tuis (And, subsequently winning! – Editor) Oregon-based New Zealand psychedelic rock band can do no wrong. Their musical style isContinue Reading
Red Hot Chilli Peppers announce NZ concerts
Live Nation is thrilled to announce RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS will make a long-overdue and highly-anticipated return Down Under in 2019. Playing their first headline tour in more than six years, Red Hot Chili Peppers will bring their unique, funkContinue Reading
Alien Weaponry announce Australasian tour
Eccles Entertainment in NZ and Troubadour Music in Australia, in association with K2 Agency, are proud to present kiwi thrash metal band Alien Weaponry on their first ever Australasian tour. The trio from Waipu, Northland will bring their unique soundContinue Reading
Yoko-Zuna – Voyager
Yoko-Zuna – Voyager (LOOP) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. It’s ‘official’ – Voyager is the most vibrant, creative innovative and down right awesome album I’ve heard all year. Period. Let me tell you why. Built like a proper prog-rock/jazz/funk/hip-hop/fusion album shouldContinue Reading
Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends, Wellington NZ, 2018
Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends: New Worlds 14th November 2018 Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, New Zealand Review by Hilaire Carmody. Photography by Alexander Hallag. New Worlds is a concept that grew out of an unlikely partnership between comedian BillContinue Reading
Download Festival Australia 2019 2nd lineup Announcement
The Download 2019 line up exploded into reality in September, with the promise of more names to come… well, drum solo please…Continue Reading
Passenger, Auckland NZ, 2018
Passenger 13th November 2018 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Lauren Sanderson. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. British singer-songwriter Mike Rosenburg, otherwise known as the much-loved Passenger kicked off his tenth studio album ‘Runaway’ tour, playing a sold-out gig at Auckland’sContinue Reading