Pop – The Speakeasy

NEW MUSIC: GEORGIA LINES SETS FORTH HER SELF-TITLED, DEBUT EP

April 8, 2020

Independant Kiwi singer songwriter Georgia Lines delivers a masterpiece in pop perfection with her self-titled debut EP Georgia Lines. Filled with five polished tracks which take the listener on a journey thro...

NEW MUSIC: FOLEY NEW EP

Chontalle Musson

April 7, 2020

Music, Pop

NZ duo Foley serve up a debut EP jam-packed with pop gems After establishing themselves as one of the most exciting new acts in New Zealand’s thriving pop scene, Foley have today officially made their mark ...

GALLERY: Drax Project @ Black Barn, Havelock North

Chontalle Musson

March 18, 2020

Music, Pop

Photography by Faith Hazel Drax Project played Black Barn Vineyard in Havelock North, companied by Foley. Faith was there to photography the evening, check it out. Foley Drax Project ...

NEW MUSIC: Ashy – new music ‘Ego’

Chontalle Musson

March 18, 2020

Music, Pop

Press Release: After making her mark in 2019 with a string of winning tracks, up-and-coming pop sensation ASHY is back with her first single of 2020, ‘EGO’. Listen here. With catchy hooks at every turn...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Harry Styles

Chontalle Musson

March 16, 2020

Music, Pop

WHEN & WHEREFriday, 20th November - Qudos Bank Arena, SydneyMonday, 23rd November - Spark Arena, AucklandThursday, 26th Novemeber - Brisbane Entertainment CentreSaturday, 28th November - Rod Laver Arena, M...

GALLERY: Six60 @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

Chontalle Musson

March 16, 2020

Music, Pop

Photography by Sarah Bowden Six60 played the last show of their 2020 New Zealand run back where it all started. Check out the gallery. Niko Walters Sachi Mitch James Ocean Alley ...

NEW MUSIC: LAUV – New Single

Chontalle Musson

February 28, 2020

Music, Pop

LAUV delivers anthemic new single 'Modern Lineliness' With the release of his debut album on the horizon, pop visionary Lauv has delivered an anthemic new single for the technology driven generation; 'Moder...

NEW MUSIC: Theia – New Single ‘Kitty Kat’

The Speakeasy

February 27, 2020

Music, Pop

"This track is fire! Bad ass attitude that doesn't F around" - triple j Unearthed New Zealand alt-pop artist Theia returns today with an almighty bang with the release of her new single 'Kitty Kat'.The Chri...

IN REVIEW: Pentatonix @ Spark Arena, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

February 18, 2020

Music, Pop

Review by Faith HazelPhotos supplied by Chris Zwaagdyk Last Saturday evening Kristen Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying and Kevin Olusola all returned for another show in Auckland’s very own Spark Arena ...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Samantha Jade opening for Pentatonix

Chontalle Musson

February 10, 2020

Music, Pop

Australian pop darling Samantha Jade announced as support for PENTATONIX at Spark Arena this Saturday WHEN & WHERESaturday, 15th February - Spark Arena, AucklandTICKETShere. Press Release: Live...

INTERVIEW: Pentatonix

Chontalle Musson

February 7, 2020

Music, Pop

We are delighted to have had Matt Sallee from Pentatonix answer a few questions before the group lands in New Zealand for their show next Saturday at Spark Arena. Interview Q: You got your start coverin...

LAUV: Announces feature artists for new album

The Speakeasy

January 31, 2020

Music, Pop

Lauv announces ~how i’m feeling~ featured artists BTS, Alessia Cara, Sofía Reyes join Troye Sivan, Anne Marie, LANY on the heavyweight list of collaborators 21 TRACK DEBUT ALBUM ~how i'm feeling~ OUT ON M...

IN REVIEW: Bastille @ Spark Arena, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

January 28, 2020

Music, Pop

Photography by Chontalle MussonReview by Grace Hood-Edwards The excitement was palpable as the crowd waited for British act Bastille’s return to the Kiwi stage. Spark Arena was packed – or at least it felt ...

NEW MUSIC: All Time Low – Some Kind Of Disaster

Chontalle Musson

January 21, 2020

Music, Pop, Punk, rock

On the 9th of January American pop-punk band All Time Low went completely dark on social media, even going as far as to delete their website. This sent whispers (or should we say screams) across the internet, ...

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Peking Duk, New Zealand

Chontalle Musson

January 13, 2020

Electronic, Music, Pop

WHEN & WHEREFriday, 21st February - Town Hall, AucklandTICKETShere. The Australian electronic party-starters Announce one-off Auckland show in February! Press Release:All bounce and zero boundaries, ...

IN REVIEW: Lewis Capaldi @ Town Hall, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

January 8, 2020

Music, Pop

Photography: Chontalle MussonReview: Grace Hood-Edwards “Do you like fucking rock and roll? Well you’re not going to enjoy this then!” So says the man of the night – Lewis Capaldi – as he wraps up his fi...

NEW MUSIC: Lauv – Changes

Chontalle Musson

January 5, 2020

Music, Pop

PLATINUM-certified independent singer, songwriter, producer, and pop visionary Lauv releases new track and video for ‘Changes’. Click HERE to listen! After teasing a snippet of the demo on his socials last we...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Bastille, New Zealand

Chontalle Musson

December 28, 2019

Music, Pop

WHEN & WHEREThursday, 23rd January - Spark Arena, AucklandTICKETShere British pop stars Bastille are returning to New Zealand as part of their Doom Days Tour, Part 2. Press Release:Bastille’s third s...

NEW MUSIC: LAUV x LANY – music video

Chontalle Musson

December 26, 2019

Music, Pop

LAUV drops music video for his newest single 'Mean It' with LANY. Press Release: PLATINUM-certified independent singer, songwriter, producer, and pop visionary Lauv drops music video for his newest single ‘...

IN REVIEW: Why Don’t We @ Spark Arena, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

December 3, 2019

Music, Pop

Review by Faith Hazel Young fans and parents of all ages flooded the spacious Spark Arena's 'theatre mode' set-up to see American boy band Why Don't We; consisting of Jack Avery, Zach Herron, Corbyn Besson,...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: So Pop 2020

Chontalle Musson

December 2, 2019

Festival, Music, Pop

That's exactly right, the 00's are back and better than ever for So Pop's 2020 shows across Australia and New Zealand!!! WHEN & WHEREWednesday, 22nd April - RAC Arena, Perth AUSFriday, 24th April - Ente...