San Holo: Creating “Honest”
Years in the making, San Holo's recently released track Honest is a reflection of this need and want for deeper human interaction. Straddling the line between traditional EDM and indie pop, the collaboration b...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Good Vibes 2020
L.A.B, Katchafire, Stan Walker and more hitting the road for Good Vibes 2020
WHEN & WHEREFriday, 17th July - Showgrounds, GisborneSaturday, 18th July - Village Green, RotoruaFriday, 24th July - Te Raupa...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Clairo – Auckland Show
Clairo returns for one night only, for her first headline New Zealand show!!!
WHEN & WHEREMonday, 11th May - The Powerstation, AucklandTICKETShere.
21-year-old musician and songwriter CLAIRO will ret...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Midnight Youth – Auckland Show
Intimate headline show at The Tuning Fork
WHEN & WHERETuesday, 24th March - Tuning Fork, AucklandTICKETShere.
Midnight Youth have announced an intimate headline show at The Tuning Fork in Auckland on...
NEW MUSIC: Theia – New Single ‘Kitty Kat’
"This track is fire! Bad ass attitude that doesn't F around" - triple j Unearthed
New Zealand alt-pop artist Theia returns today with an almighty bang with the release of her new single 'Kitty Kat'.The Chri...
Set your alarms for #MCRXX tomorrow morning
Words by Sarah Bowden
As the countdown to My Chemical Romance at Western Springs continues (55 days left!), fans around the world are preparing for major news tomorrow.
The band have been drip feeding te...
NEW MUSIC: Cavalcade, New Single ‘Curious Game’
Press Release:Following the release of their debut EP, The Vacancy, earlier this year, Cavalcade return with their soaring new single 'Curious Game' - released via Audio Network 25th October.Listen to 'Curious...
NEW MUSIC: Church & AP
Press Release:Three weeks out from the release of their debut album 'Teeth', brilliant teen rappers Church & AP share a brand new single from the album 'Hello Hello'.'Hello Hello' was produced by Dera Meel...
MUSIC VIDEO: Sophie Mashlan, ‘Not This Time’
Photo supplied by Chontalle Musson
Press Release:Auckland-based indie folk artist, Sophie Mashlan has released a video for her single, 'Not This Time', taken from her stunning debut album 'Perfect Disaster....
The Anglophile’s cup of tea: streaming service Acorn TV reveals new slate of captivating drama and crime thrillers
For those after a Brit-fix, a new wave of compelling crime and drama shows is now available for the first time in New Zealand via streaming service Acorn TV.
North America’s most popular streaming service f...
In Review: Stir Fried XI
Sacriligious encounters with the devil, angels, and Cupid. Musical numbers about Nike’s sweatshop labour. The odd subtle dig at Auckland house prices, Hell Pizza, and Lime Scooters.
Auckland’s favourite cheat day just got a whole lot tastier
Auckland’s shrine to all things chocolate and coffee has seriously stepped it up for 2019. This year, the Chocolate & Coffee Show’s chocolate and caffeine treats will be joined by cheese AND wine for ...
GALLERY: Miss June @ Galatos, Auckland
Photography and Review by Chontalle Musson
Kicking off a bangin' of a night full of Auckland based artists at Galatos was Na Noise. The duos fresh bass lines had everyone up and dancing. Following the lo-fi...
NEW MUSIC: Flume ‘Let You Know’ Remixes
Acclaimed Australian producer Flume has unveiled a remix of ‘Let You Know’ feat. London Grammar from Nathan C. It follows the recent release of a rework from Ross From Friends and comes ahead of Flume’s upcomi...
IN REVIEW: Dope Lemon
Review by Heather McMillan
On entrance to the Powerstation last Thursday there was a contrast of energy and smells reflective of Dope Lemon's band name. A mix of young and old filled the...
GALLERY: Jack Berry @ Whammy Bar, Auckland
Thursday night saw Jack Berry kicking off their Dummy Tour at Auckland's Whammy Bar. A three date tour across New Zealand, with shows in Wellington and Dunedin over the weekend.Joining Jack Berry were bands; B...
INTERVIEW: Daffodils
Photograph supplied by Chontalle Musson
Heather McMillan interviewed Theo, lead vocalist of Daffodils in anticipation for their upcoming shows with Methyl Ethel and Stink this weekend. Wellington on Friday ...
IN REVIEW: Lesiure @ The Powerstation, Auckland
Review by Heather McMillan
It was Friday night and the vibes were easy livin'. With two upbeat openers before Leisure stepped foot onstage the crowd had a party upon party to look forward to. Imugi 이무기 hand...
GALLERY: So Below + Theia @ Whammy Bar, Auckland
Photography by Chontalle Musson
Thursday night saw two opposite sides of New Zealand pop music coming together for a co-headlining show at Whammy Bar with; Goth-pop So Below and Alt-pop Theia.
So Below
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NEW MUSIC: Theia – new single ‘1Night’
Up-and-coming New York artist and producer Sean Turk and NZ alt-pop Queen Theia join forces to deliver the banging tune, '1Night.''1Night' premiered online yesterday on tastemaker site, Pilerats."Above a strik...
NEW VIDEO: Leisure release music video for ‘MAN’
LEISURE's long-awaited sophomore album TWISTER is out tomorrow, with the band launching their release tour at the Powerstation tomorrow night, before heading down the country for shows in Wellin...