Six Questions: THEIA A mini interview by Sarah Kidd. She came, she performed and she slayed! Theia has just recently concluded her whirlwind tour of New Zealand in support of her self-titled debut EP to near sellout crowds. Tonight sheContinue Reading
New Zealand’s first lady of jazz and soul, Hollie Smith, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her iconic debut album LONG PLAYER with a nationwide tour. LONG PLAYER firmly established Smith’s solo career and earned her a reputation as oneContinue Reading
Bliss N Eso 27th July 2017 Neck of the Woods, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Lauren Sanderson. Photography by Mike Thornton. Australia’s biggest hip-hop group Bliss N Eso kicked off their New Zealand debut last night at K road’s NeckContinue Reading
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
Joe Pug 20th July 2017 The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Mike Thornton. The rain outside is coming down in hardened waves as I pick my way between the puddles and cross the courtyardContinue Reading
The glowing response The Miltones have received on the release tour for their self-titled album, The Miltones, has been overwhelming. Their shows inspire dancing, clapping and cut-loose swaying in their audiences – many of whom have heard of The MiltonesContinue Reading
The Bads 7th July 2017 The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Mike Thornton. This evening feels like a journey through New Zealand’s musical hall of fame, even the audience itself contains many a familiarContinue Reading
Theia 6th July 2017 Neck of the Woods, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Bridget Herlihy. Photography by Mike Thornton. It has been a huge week of milestones for Theia. Not only did the Christchurch-born songstress release her greatly anticipated debutContinue Reading
Ben Ottewell 23rd June 2017 The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Lauren Sanderson. Photography by Mike Thornton. People may know him as the vocalist and lead guitarist from 90’s rock indie band Gomez, but Ben Ottewell has certainlyContinue Reading