Purity Ring announce new single and music video
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Purity Ring‘s debut album Shrines, Megan James and Corin Roddick have released a new song ‘Asido‘. The track is a stand alone gift to their fans while the band continues to work on theContinue Reading
Billie Eilish announces debut NZ concert
UPDATE: If you are looking for our latest Billie Eilish review, check THIS out. If you’re looking for commentary and photos of her 2018 Laneway Festival set, go HERE. You can also check out our review of her 2017 NewContinue Reading
Hollie Smith, Auckland NZ, 2017
Hollie Smith 21st July 2017 Leigh Sawmill, Auckland, New Zealand. Words by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Mike Thornton. From the moment she burst onto the New Zealand music landscape in 2005 with her self-titled EP, Hollie Smith became the darlingContinue Reading
The Miltones, Auckland NZ, 2017
The Miltones 22nd July 2017 The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Bridget Herlihy. Photography by Doug Peters. In a relatively short space of time The Miltones have become the hottest ticket in town. Having only released their debutContinue Reading
Japandroids, Auckland NZ, 2017
Japandroids 21st July 2017 The Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Lauren Sanderson. Photography by Connor Crawford. Having freed themselves from the tentacles of touring three years ago, The Japandroids return to the stage to do what theyContinue Reading
Sigur Rós, Auckland NZ, 2017
Sigur Rós 21st July 2017 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Matt Henry Mendonca. Music; it’s the one thing that can transcend language and cultural barriers. One group that is the epitome of such transcendenceContinue Reading
Glen Matlock announces Australasian tour
Founding member of The Sex Pistols and Rich Kids, writer of hits ‘Pretty Vacant’ and ‘God Save The Queen’, Glen Matlock is a musical legend and raconteur extraordinaire. Glen and his band are hitting Australasian shores in November, celebrating the 40th anniversaryContinue Reading
Jen Gloeckner – Vine
Jen Gloeckner – Vine (Spinning Head Records) Reviewed by Bridget Herlihy All too rarely does an album materialize that breaks the proverbial mold by defying both genre and expectations. Jen Gloeckner’s Vine is one such album. Drawing inspiration from Gloeckner’sContinue Reading
Anika Moa ‘Chop Chop Hiyaaa!’, Auckland NZ, 2017
Anika Moa & Priya Sami The Chop Chop Hiyaaa! Tour 21st July 2017 Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Bridget Herlihy. Photography by Doug Peters. On a miserable winter’s day in Auckland at the tail endContinue Reading