London Grammar, Auckland NZ, 2017
London Grammar 30th September 2017 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Bridget Herlihy. Photography by Matt Henry Mendonca. There is a saying that patience is a virtue, and patience well and truly paid off for fans of London Grammar, withContinue Reading
Continual Evolution Leads To Revolution: A Napalm Death Interview
BARNEY GREENWAY of NAPALM DEATH: Continual Evolution Leads To Revolution An interview by Sarah Kidd. They have been touted as the pioneers of grindcore; others prefer to call them extreme metal, and while truth be told, none of the foundingContinue Reading
Postmodern Jukebox, Auckland NZ, 2017
Postmodern Jukebox 29th September 2017 Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Mike Thornton. Photography by Leah Victoria. I’m early, seated in the back row of the stalls, and not sure of what to expect from the show ahead ofContinue Reading
GIVEAWAY – Devilskin tour prize pack
Devilskin are about to head off on tour around New Zealand with Sumo Cyco and a whole host of fantastic local acts – are you ready!? To celebrate we are giving away a prize pack consisting of a t-shirt, aContinue Reading
Womad announces Kamasi Washington & Anoushka Shankar
Two critically acclaimed and exciting artists have been secured for WOMAD New Zealand 2018. Los Angeles saxophonist, composer and jazz superstar KAMASI WASHINGTON and Indian classical and progressive sitar virtuoso ANOUSHKA SHANKAR have signed on to be two of theContinue Reading
Taking Over The World With Heart And Drive: A Devilskin Interview
JENNIE SKULANDER & NIC MARTIN of DEVILSKIN: Taking Over The World With Heart And Drive An interview by Sarah Kidd with photography by Doug Peters. Seven years ago a band by the name of Devilskin were birthed from the bowels ofContinue Reading
Sub Consciousness And The Female Form: A TORRES Interview
TORRES: Sub Consciousness And The Female Form An interview by Sarah Kidd. Emerging onto the scene in 2013 with her stunning self-titled debut album, American singer/songwriter TORRES (aka Mackenzie Scott) quickly left fans wanting more. Following it up with herContinue Reading
Fleet Foxes announce NZ concerts
Fleet Foxes have announced New Zealand shows at last, to accompany the group’s hugely acclaimed third album, Crack-Up. The indie-folk group with almost mythical status finally get back to our shores for the first time in six years for shows atContinue Reading
Sanctuary benefit concert announcement
Commercial Music Students are proud to present ‘Sanctuary’; a performance taking place during Mental Health Awareness Week, featuring original music and light projections to encourage discussion, open-mindedness and awareness around Mental Health.Continue Reading