INTERVIEW: The Paper Kites
By Grace Hood-EdwardsIn anticipation of The Paper Kites New Zealand tour, Grace was able to ask them about their new album, favourite musicians and a bit about life on tour! Don't forget to see the Melbourne b...
IN REVIEW: Pussy Riot + Unsanitary Napkin @ Town Hall, Auckland (Auckland Fringe Festival)
Words by Grace Hood-EdwardsPhotography by Chontalle Musson
“Pussy Riot is not a punk band”, producer Sacha Cheparukhin opens in his introduction. He states that there is no fixed membership of Pussy Riot, a...
INTERVIEW: Dave Baxter, aka Avalanche City
Interview by Grace Hood-Edwards
Q - With 'love' seeming to be a common theme amongst some of your biggest hits, do you feel that love is one of your greatest inspirations? Do you have any other great motiva...
NEW MUSIC: Avril Lavigne, ‘Dumb Blonde’
Press Release:Eight-time Grammy nominee and global recording superstar Avril Lavigne released today her new track 'Dumb Blonde' featuring Nicki Minaj, via BMG Records. Listen to the track HERE.The single gives...
IN REVIEW: UB40, Tiki Taane, and Opshop @ Church Road Winery
“So whats everyone been doing these past five years?” asks Jason Kerrison the lead singer of Opshop, greeting the crowd with a smile. Yes, these Kiwi classics (well classic for my generation at least) haven’t ...
NEW MUSIC: Simple Creatures ‘Drug’
Header photo: Matty VogelWe all have dreams of someday meeting our heroes. Well Alex Gaskarth, front man for pop-punk icons All Time Low, has taken his dreams one step further and has been working with Mark Ho...
IN REVIEW: Toto, Jefferson Starship, Dragon @ Church Road Winery, Napier
Music is great. Wine is great. So why not blend them together? That is exactly what this evening was: a perfect cocktail of summer, classic music, and delicious wine. Even the beating sun and 30 degree hea...