The Dauphin of Mississippi, Hawkes Bay NZ, 2020
The Dauphin of Mississippi 22nd August 2020 Tasting Room Haumoana, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Olivia Robertson. In the stories of Mark Twain, The Dauphin of Mississippi is the name adopted by a conman, withContinue Reading
Soaked Oats announce nationwide tour
Having recently finished the first wave of recording for their debut album, Soaked Oats are taking to the road this October for a string of shows up and down the country. The ‘Say Hey and Play Some New Ones’ tourContinue Reading
A Real 70’s Baby: A Milly Tabak & The Miltones Interview
MILLY TABAK of MILLY TABAK & THE MILTONES: A Real 70’s Baby An interview by Bridget Herlihy. In 2017 Milly Tabak and her band The Milltones released their debut album to critical acclaim, taking out the Taite Music Prize forContinue Reading
Julia Deans, Hawkes Bay NZ, 2020
Julia Deans 15th August 2020 Tasting Room Haumoana, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Olivia Robertson. This is a country haunted by the spectre of Co…..*. It prowls the landscape, seeking victims, and our largest conurbationContinue Reading
Not Just Australian Surf Rock: A Hockey Dad Interview
BILLY FLEMING and ZACH STEPHENSON of HOCKEY DAD: Not Just Australian Surf Rock. An interview by Bridie Chetwin-Kelly. There’s a certain kind of relief in finally releasing an album. The promo is done, the music is mastered and the album isContinue Reading
Ulcerate & Vassafor, Auckland NZ, 2020
Ulcerate & Vassafor 8th August 2020 Galatos, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Cameron Miller. Photography by Richard Myburgh. Among the many benefits of being an extreme metal fan – great music, cool t-shirts, cheap drinks in dive bars – it’sContinue Reading
Good Vibes Festival, Auckland NZ, 2020
Good Vibes Festival 7th August 2020 Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Kirk Lafferty. Photography by Doug Peters. Driving towards the iconic “Logan Concrete Centre” I am filled with anticipation about the night to come, an epic line-upContinue Reading
Album Review: Milly Tabak & The Miltones – Honest Woman
Milly Tabak & The Miltones – Honest Woman (Independent) Reviewed by Doug Peters. The Miltones are back, this time with a slight change in name (lead singer-songwriter Milly Tabak placed firmly out the front and leading this superb band ofContinue Reading
99% Angelz concert curated by Theia announced
New Zealand’s very own queen of alt-pop Theia has curated a night at Whammy Bar on Saturday, September 5 celebrating Aotearoa’s rich and diverse music scene. The 99% Angelz line-up features performances by artists who are pushing boundaries and challengingContinue Reading