In Review: Taylor Swift – Reputation
If you've known me for any length of time whatsoever, you'll know that I live for Taylor Swift. I have followed her from country to country-pop to str...
In Review: Led Zeppelin Masters, Auckland
Words Johan Rocha
Not being exposed to Led Zeppelin in my young life as a teen, my musical tastes were eclectic at best. I have a faint memory of s...
In Review: Gabrielle Aplin – Cambridge Junction 22/10/17
It may have been a short while since Gabrielle Aplin has done any extensive touring, but you'd never have guessed it from the otherworldly performance...
In Review: Alice Cooper – Live at Trust Arena
Halloween is just around the corner and it felt fitting that last night I was sitting in a packed Trust Arena, surrounded by a sea of face paint and b...
In Review: Devilskin at the Powerstation
Words by Theo Lee
What an epic gig to kick off my Labour Weekend bender. For the last few weeks I had my heart set on taking advantage of the long ...
In Review: The Chainsmokers
Being completely honest with you guys, if I had pick my top three things I wanted to do on a Tuesday night, watching the Chainsmokers’ show was not on...
Tour Announcement: P!NK – I’m Not Dead World Tour
Words by Shelley Te Haara
P!NK last graced us with her presence about 10 years ago, with 2 sold-out shows on her I’m Not Dead World Tour. And since...
Linkin Park pay tribute to Chester Bennington with video for One More Light
When the news of Chester Bennington's death broke, I spent the whole morning thinking about the impact that Linkin Park had had on my life. They're pr...
In Review: Twin Atlantic @ Wheels and Fins Festival, UK
There's nothing quite like seeing your absolute favourite band headline what appears to be England's best kept secret. Wheels and Fins combined skatin...
Tour Announcement: Niall Horan to play Spark Arena
Words by Eloise Sims
Former One Direction star Niall Horan has announced he’ll be bringing his Flicker World Tour stadium show to New Zealand’s shore...
In Review: The National – Sleep Well Beast
When The National first appeared on my radar, it was because my new found best friend proudly claimed them as her favourite band. As we listened to tr...
Katy Perry adds second Auckland show!
Following the success of the Prismatic Tour that hit NZ shores at the end of 2014, it is no surprise that tickets to the August 20th date of Katy Perr...
New Music: Openside – I Feel Nothing
A few days ago, Speakeasy faves Openside dropped their latest single, less than a year after the release of their debut EP Push Back. On face value, I...
The imminent return of Taylor Swift
They say you learn something new every day, and today I have learnt that we should never, ever underestimate Taylor Swift.
I mean, I already knew t...
Nintendo’s Music Given The World Stage It Deserves
Words by Marie-Claire Taylor
Gamers and a night out at the symphony. It’s one of those pairings that shouldn’t work but just does.
On 14th Augus...
Vance Joy Returns With New Single ‘Lay It On Me’
Following a period of writing and recording abroad, Aussie singer-songwriter Vance Joy has unveiled a brand new single, ‘Lay It On Me’.
The song is...
Guest Violinists Added To NZTrio Performances
NZTrio is soaring into a new era, inviting some of the globe’s top violinists to join them on stages across New Zealand from August to November. Four ...
Watch the Video for The Contortionist’s ‘Reimagined’
Prog rock act The Contortionist have released a new track “Absolve.” The song is the second piece of music we've heard from their new LP Clairvoyant.
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Tour Announcement: Big Country Announce New Zealand Tour
Scottish rockers Big Country are bringing their bring their energy infused, foot tapping live shows back to New Zealand for four nights next March.
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Tour Announcement: Pop-phenom Billie Eilish is Coming in September
Fans of teenage pop sensations are in luck as it looks like 15 year-old international pop-phenom Billie Eilish will land in our fair shores for her fi...
Sigur Ros in Review: Like Nothing You’ve Ever Seen Before
Sigur Rós @ Spark Arena – 21/07/17
Words by James McGeorge
On a fairly miserable, rainy Auckland Friday night the thought of immersing myself in w...