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ANNOUNCEMENT: Drax Project, NZ Tour Dates

June 4, 2019

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

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...

IN REVIEW: Broods @ Auckland Town Hall

Chontalle Musson

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

Chontalle Musson

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

Chontalle Musson

May 2, 2019

Alternative, Music, Pop

Review by Grace Hood-EdwardsPhotography by Chontalle Musson A pleasantly re-arranged and free flowing Spark Arena hosted Hozier and his opening act Hollie Smith on Sunday night. The space had been essential...

IN REVIEW: Billie Eilish @ Spark Arena, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

April 26, 2019

Alternative, Music, Pop

Review by Heather McMillanHeader photo by Liam Brown (fan photo)Approaching Auckland's Spark Arena a buzz was spreading around as fans from all across the country were set for an evening to remember; seeing 17...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: SZA

Chontalle Musson

April 25, 2019

Music, Pop, R&B

SZA is heading back to Australia for Splendour in the Grass, and while she's there she'll be performing three extra shows in Australia and New Zealand. Tickets are on sale now for all shows. WHEN & WHE...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Mitch James

Chontalle Musson

April 10, 2019

Music, Pop

Kiwi pop artist Mitch James, is hitting the road in June-July on a six date New Zealand wide tour! Tickets will be on sale Wednesday, 17th April so get in quick! WHEN & WHEREFriday, 28th June - Theatre ...

IN REVIEW: Boyzone Farewell Tour @ Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne

Chontalle Musson

April 10, 2019

Music, Pop

Photography and Review by Brittany Long Melbourne waited 25 years for Boyzone, and they definitely didn't disappoint. Aptly dubbed the 'Thankyou and Goodnight Tour' it was a bittersweet performance, being b...

INTERVIEW: PAPERCITY

Chontalle Musson

April 6, 2019

Music, Pop

PAPERCITY are a three-piece band from New Zealand, made up of Alex Hargreaves (vocals, writing, lead guitar), Sam Edmonds (drums) and Ellery Daines (bass). The band has released a new track 'Plastic' which is ...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Lauv Australasian Tour

Chontalle Musson

April 6, 2019

Music, Pop

Just three days ago Lauv posted a very open and honest letter to his fans on Instagram. He talked about how he has been feeling lately, dealing with anxiety and depression despite all the success his latest al...

IN REVIEW: The Paper Kites @ The Tuning Fork, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

April 2, 2019

Alternative, Music, Pop

Words by Grace Hood-EdwardsPhotos by Chontalle Musson The Tuning Fork began to fill up quickly on Friday evening as people ventured out for the final show of The Paper Kites' tour. I had the opportunity to ...

INTERVIEW: Harry Parsons

Chontalle Musson

April 2, 2019

Alternative, Music, Pop

Harry kindly took some time out after releasing his new single 'Scars' to answer some of Heather McMillan's questions. 'Scars' is available to stream everywhere now! Q: Firstly congratulations on the relea...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Harry Parsons, Single Release

Chontalle Musson

April 1, 2019

Alternative, Music, Pop

Press ReleaseKiwi singer and songwriter Harry Parsons returns with his new single 'Scars' - a heartfelt composition brought to life with alluring acoustics and gorgeous melodies.With strong pop sensibilities t...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Billie Eilish Additional Tickets

Chontalle Musson

March 27, 2019

Music, Pop

If you missed out on tickets to Billie Eilish’s Auckland or Brisbane shows, never fear! The global superstar has released more tickets to these two shows after fan responses to the two dates selling out so qui...

IN REVIEW: Julia Jacklin @ Hollywood, Auckland

The Speakeasy

March 18, 2019

Alternative, Music, Pop

Words by Lydia Burgham Taped to Julia Jacklin’s guitar are two messages written in black sharpie. One is the practical “Julia’s guitar” label. The other was a little more surprising: a sc...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Hozier, Australia & New Zealand

Chontalle Musson

March 15, 2019

Music, Pop

Irish singer-songwriter Hozier is making his way back down to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in four years! Hozier crashed onto the scene back in 2013 with his incredible track, Take Me To Church...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Nina Nesbitt – Aus & NZ

Chontalle Musson

March 4, 2019

Music, Pop, R&B

If you haven't heard Nina Nesbitt's new album where have you been? "The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change" is a beautiful and heart felt blend of pop and RnB with a sprinkling of rose petals. Nina is b...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Cub Sport, Tour

Chontalle Musson

February 15, 2019

Alternative, Music, Pop, Uncategorized

Press Release: As the release of their third studio album - the self-titled Cub Sport - gets closer, Brisbanes Cub Sport give you the second official single from the album “Party Pill” (out now) and ann...

IN REVIEW: Billie Eilish – Bury a Friend

The Speakeasy

February 15, 2019

Main, Pop

Words by Maddy Hattan Billie Eilish is a name that's very quickly making its way around the globe, and with the release of her latest single Bury A Friend, she is not showing signs of slowing down anytime s...