Pop – The Speakeasy

September 28, 2019

Music, Pop

One of the most exciting new acts in New Zealand's bustling pop scene, ASHY, is back with her third banger of the year, 'Pretty Lies'.Listen HEREJust in time for summer, 'Pretty Lies' is a slice of pop-dance p...

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Carly Rae Jepsen, Auckland

September 24, 2019

Music, Pop

WHEN & WHEREWednesday, 4th December - Town Hall, AucklandTICKETShere. Press Release:Yesterday, TEG Danity announced that the queen of pop, Carly Rae Jepsen will perform for the very first time in New Ze...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Openside, New Zealand Tour

September 22, 2019

Music, Pop

WHEN & WHEREFriday, 25th October - Caroline, WellingtonFriday, 1st November - Tuning Fork, AucklandSaturday, 23rd November - Zeal, HamiltonTICKETSWellingtonAucklandHamilton Openside, are back and they’r...

NEW MUSIC: Cigarettes After Sex – New Album

September 5, 2019

Music, Pop

Cigarettes After Sex will return with their anticipated sophomore album - Cry - on October 25 on POD / Partisan Records via Inertia Music. Recorded during night time sessions in a mansion on the Spanish island...

NEW MUSIC: Lauv ft. Anne-Marie

September 4, 2019

Music, Pop, Singer/Songwriter

Platinum-certified independent singer, songwriter, producer, and pop visionary Lauv has just released the Ofenbach remix for his new single 'fuck, i'm lonely' with Anne-Marie.The French DJ duo gave their own s...

INTERVIEW: Molly Devine

September 3, 2019

Music, Pop

On August 29th Molly Devine released her EP titled 'Rain in the River'. Chontalle was lucky enough to get to ask her a few questions about the process and EP itself - check out the interview below.If you haven...

INTERVIEW: Daffodils

July 31, 2019

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 ...

GALLERY: So Below + Theia @ Whammy Bar, Auckland

July 27, 2019

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 ...

NEW MUSIC: Theia – new single ‘1Night’

July 27, 2019

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...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Tones and I – New Track

July 25, 2019

Tones and I is taking Australia by storm with her fresh blend of indie-pop and she's about to do the same on this side of the Tasman with her hot new track, 'Never Seen The Rain.'The new song follows Tones' br...

GALLERY: Mitch James @ Dunedin Town Hall, Dunedin

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: Little Mix, Australia and New Zealand Tour

July 3, 2019

Music, Pop

Press Release:Tickets for these new dates on 'LM5 - The Tour' are on sale now. The shows will see Little Mix perform songs from their brand new album 'LM5' such as the global smash 'Woman Like Me', new single ...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Troye Sivan, AUS & NZ Tour

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...

IN REVIEW: Massad @ Neck of the Woods

June 19, 2019

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: Drax Project, NZ Tour Dates

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

May 28, 2019

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

May 27, 2019

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...

IN REVIEW: Broods @ Auckland Town Hall

May 24, 2019

Music, Pop

Words by: Lydia Burgham Photo supplied by: Chris Zwaagdyks Thursday’s Auckland Town Hall performance from Broods was nothing short of a homecoming. The brother-sister duo returned to New Zealand in suppo...

IN REVIEW: Kacey Musgraves @ Auckland Town Hall

May 24, 2019

Country, Music, Pop

Review by Grace Hood-EdwardsPhotography by Chontalle Musson Auckland Town Hall was packed for Kacey Musgrave’s New Zealand debut. This country star seemed to bring New Zealand’s cowboys/cowgirls/cowfolk ou...

IN REVIEW: Hozier @ Spark Arena, Auckland

May 2, 2019