Chontalle Musson – The Speakeasy

IN REVIEW: Foals @ Town Hall, Auckland

July 19, 2019

Review by: Grace Hood-EdwardsPhotography by: Chontalle Musson British math-rock band Foals returned to our shores for the first time in six years with two sold-out shows this weekend. The atmosphere was und...

IN REVIEW: Villainy @ Starters Bar, Dunedin

Chontalle Musson

July 15, 2019

Music, rock

Photography by Sarah Bowden Villainy are celebrating the release of their third album, Raised In The Dark, with a nationwide tour. We caught them in a packed bar in Dunedin this Saturday where the...

IN REVIEW: BAYNK @ The Powerstation, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

July 12, 2019

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Review by Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson On a wintery Wednesday most would be keeping warm in the comforts of home. But Baynk was on at The Powerstation armed with a high energy, multi-colo...

GALLERY: Mitch James @ Dunedin Town Hall, Dunedin

Chontalle Musson

July 11, 2019

Music, Pop

New Zealand’s own pop singer songwriter Mitch James is currently touring the country on his Bright Blue Skies tour. We went to his show in Dunedin Town Hall this Tuesday.Dunedin holds a special place for James...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Southern Fork Americana Fest 2019

Chontalle Musson

July 4, 2019

Alternative, Country, Music

The Tuning Fork, 95bFM and Undertheradar are proud to announce the return of the Southern Fork Americana Fest, back for it's sixth in Auckland! Enjoy a star-studded lineup to celebrate the roots of Americana, ...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Sons of Zion, New Zealand Tour

Chontalle Musson

July 3, 2019

Music, R&B

Sons of Zion announce seven date 'Come Home' tour. WHEN & WHEREFriday, 2nd August - The Mayfair, New PlymouthSaturday, 3rd August - The Good Home, ChristchurchFriday, 9th August - Totara Street, Taurang...

ANNOUNCEMENT: FOMO 2020 Auckland

Chontalle Musson

July 2, 2019

Music

FOMO 2020 DROPS FULL FESTIVAL LINE UPOne Stage - No Clashes - Party Together 10:15am, Monday 1st July, 2019 - The FOMO wait is over. The line-up for the much loved one day, one stage, all inclusive festival...

ANNOUNCEMENT: So Below & Theia show

Chontalle Musson

June 24, 2019

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WHEN & WHEREThursday, 25th July - Whammy Bar, AucklandTICKETShere. Press Release:Goth-pop chanteuse So Below and Alt-pop queen Theia announce a one-off show.Two of pop’s most enigmatic acts are coming t...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Troye Sivan, AUS & NZ Tour

Chontalle Musson

June 22, 2019

Music, Pop

WHEN & WHERE13th September - Spark Arena, AucklandMonday, 16th September - HBF Stadium, PerthWednesday, 18th September - Adelaide Entertainment CentreFriday, 20th September - Brisbane Convention & Exhi...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Ha the Unclear, New Zealand Tour

Chontalle Musson

June 22, 2019

Alternative, Music

WHEN & WHERE26th July - Space Academy, Christchurch3rd August - The Cook, Dunedin9th August - Meow, Wellington10th August - Whammy, AucklandTICKETSUTR Press Release:Following the release of their second...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Bring That Beat Back

Chontalle Musson

June 21, 2019

Music, R&B

WHEN & WHERETuesday, 22nd October - Logan CampbellTICKETSpre-salegeneral release Press Release:Dust off your Kangol hats, dungarees, crop tops and bandannas because the 90s are back! MJR Presents and Ma...

ANNOUNCEMENT: The National, New Zealand

Chontalle Musson

June 20, 2019

Music

WHEN & WHEREFriday, 3rd April - ASB Theatre, AucklandSaturday, 4th April - ASB Theatre, AucklandTICKETSTicketmaster Press Release:Solid Entertainment are thrilled to announce two once in a lifetime perf...

IN REVIEW: Massad @ Neck of the Woods

Chontalle Musson

June 19, 2019

Alternative, Music, Pop

Review & Header Photo by Heather McMillan Opening a set is never easy but Geoff Ong stepped onstage with such a passion and confidence, ensuring the audience would have a hard time not enjoying his set!...

ANNOUNCEMENT: One Love Festival

Chontalle Musson

June 18, 2019

Music

Press Release:New Zealand's much-loved One Love Festival will kick off a new decade with the best line-up in the festival history.One Love is without question one of the most popular two-day festivals in Austr...

IN REVIEW: Graeme James @ The Tuning Fork, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

June 9, 2019

Alternative, Music

Words by Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson The Tuning Fork was full of warmth and happiness during the stormy Thursday night, all in apprehension to hear folk-pop tunes by local musicians Jess...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Drax Project, NZ Tour Dates

Chontalle Musson

June 4, 2019

Music, Pop

WHEN & WHERESaturday, 27th July - Town Hall, AucklandFriday, 2nd August - Town Hall, ChristchurchTICKETSChristchurchAuckland Press Release:Drax Project are heading home for two shows this July. The Well...

IN REVIEW: Screaming Females @ The Cook, Dunedin

Chontalle Musson

June 3, 2019

Alternative, Music, Punk, rock

Photography and words by Sarah Bowden. New Jersey's Screaming Females hit Dunedin for the last date of a whirlwind New Zealand tour this Saturday. As anyone can tell you, eyes are often focused on Marissa P...

GALLERY: Great Gable @ Fifty Gorillas, Dunedin

Chontalle Musson

May 28, 2019

Alternative, Music, rock

Photography by Sarah Bowden Aussie band Great Gable wrapped up their first (and completely sold out!) international tour this week at Dunedin's Fifty Gorillas. Opening for the band was Dunedin local Mia Jay...

IN REVIEW: Balu Brigada, Daffodils, & Paige @ Galatos, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

May 28, 2019

Alternative, Music, Pop

Words By Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson Friday night was a buzz with local talent bursting out the doors of Galatos.Paige a fun chilled out singer-songwriter opened the night with her hones...

IN REVIEW: Harry Parsons @ Whammy Backroom

Chontalle Musson

May 27, 2019

Alternative, Music, Pop

Words by Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson Late Thursday night Whammy's backroom was filled with indie fans awaiting the start of a kiwi music filled evening. Harry Parsons took the stage with...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Horrorshow new Single

Chontalle Musson

May 27, 2019

Music

Press Release:Never afraid of wearing their hearts on their sleeves, 'The Same' sees Horrorshow delivering their trademark vulnerability but with a newfound cinematic tone so visceral you can feel the lump in ...

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