Album Review: L.A.B – IV
L.A.B – IV (LOOP) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. It’s been a big and tumultuous year for L.A.B. It started well, with big appearances on the festival stages as well as massive headlining gigs, and the totally mind-blowing “III”. The infectiousContinue Reading
Album Review: Chris Cornell – No One Sings Like You Anymore
Chris Cornell – No One Sings Like You Anymore (Universal Music Enterprises / UMG) Reviewed by Bridget Herlihy. The festive season typically sees a sudden surge of generic, run-of-the-mill ‘best of’ compilations drop, perfectly timed to coincide with what isContinue Reading
Artist Profile: Danica Bryant
Artist Profile: Danica Bryant By Rob Harbers. Photography by Phil Tasker-Poland. “You’re mighty young to be writing such heavy lyrics” said BB King to the then 27 year old Bono. I was powerfully reminded of these words when witnessing Danica Bryant’sContinue Reading
Album Review: Kacy & Clayton and Marlon Williams – Plastic Bouquet
Kacy & Clayton and Marlon Williams – Plastic Bouquet (New West Records) Reviewed by Bridget Herlihy. Marlon Williams has become somewhat of a household name in Aotearoa over the last couple of years; to say that he has become theContinue Reading
Imugi 이무기, Auckland NZ, 2020
Imugi 이무기 10th December 2020 The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand. Review and photography by Sarah Kidd Imugi 이무기are a duo that are almost impossible not to love; not only do they produce outstanding music which both their debut EPContinue Reading
French For Rabbits, Hastings NZ, 2020
French For Rabbits 5th December 2020 Haumoana Pavilion, Hastings, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Olivia Robertson. At the busiest time of one of modern times’ shittiest years, the Sitting Room Sessions have bookended the week with twoContinue Reading
Finn Andrews, Hastings NZ, 2020
Finn Andrews 29th November 2020 St Andrew’s Hall, Hastings, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Olivia Robertson. After much rescheduling (damn Covid!), Veils lead singer Finn Andrews finally made it to the stage of the appropriately-named St Andrew’sContinue Reading
Alien Weaponry, Auckland NZ, 2020
Alien Weaponry 5th December 2020 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Molly O’Brien. Photography by Doug Peters. We’ve almost survived a hellscape of a year. We’re nurturing our inner hermits discovered within lockdown, skipping stones until the holiday pay kicksContinue Reading
Artist Profile: d.e.l.u.n.e
Artist Profile: d.e.l.u.n.e. By Rob Harbers. Photography by Olivia Robertson. Rising star in the Hawkes Bay music scene, artist d.e.l.u.n.e is one to watch out for. Taking inspiration from sources such as Sigur Rós, Björk, and The Cure, she crafts lush soundscapesContinue Reading