Muse – Simulation Theory (Warner Bros. Records) Reviewed by Bridget Herlihy. Its not really any surprise that Muse’s eighth studio album ‘Simulation Theory’ has blasted straight into the number one spot on the UK music charts a week after itsContinue Reading
Shihad 26th October 2018 Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Doug Peters. There are a few things in life that are synonymous with being a kiwi; jandals, tomato sauce, pineapple lumps, marmite and Shihad. Even if youContinue Reading
Shihad 20th October 2018 Shed 6, Wellington, New Zealand. Review & Photograph by Tim Gruar. A lot has changed in Aotearoa since 1988. Has it ever. David Lange was still Prime Minister; shoulder pads were a thing and Donald TrumpContinue Reading
Church Of Misery 9th October 2018 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review & Photography by Sarah Kidd. Apostles of the sonic teachings of serial killers and mass murderers delivered by Japan’s own Church of Misery made their way down intoContinue Reading
Krank’d Up Festival 29th September 2018 Sundowners, Alberton, Johannesburg, South Africa. Review and photography by Matt Henry Mendonca. It’s me again, your friendly neighbourhood photographer. I wanted to start off with a disclaimer: I’m not really a reviewer. The reasonContinue Reading
The Black Dahlia Murder 30th September 2018 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Molly O’Brien. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. Named after Elizabeth Shorts infamous, grizzly and unsolved death, The Black Dahlia Murder are picturesque horror movie, death metal giants,Continue Reading
Devilskin 14th September 2018 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Mark Derricutt. Photography by David Watson. When I think of local hard-working bands and front men in the Auckland music scene, two names always come to mind – Dity MaharajContinue Reading
The Hayleys – Raato (Gorba Records) Reviewed by Emma Hughes. Pressing play on Raato by The Hayleys, I knew I was going to be in for something different. A Finnish band, The Hayleys have previously released English language albums underContinue Reading
Escape The Fate 4th June 2018 San Fran, Wellington, New Zealand. Review by Mat Hoyes. Photography by Bruce Mackay. Escape The Fate returned to Wellington for a sold out show on the last date of their 10th anniversary tour forContinue Reading