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In Review: RiFF RAFF live at the Studio 9/6/17

June 12, 2017

RiFF RAFF, Friday 9 June, the Studio. Review by Diana Lambert I love a good rap concert, and something about a badass MC from the United States making it all the way to little ol' New Zealand makes it even ...

8.5

In Review: Wolfmother at the Powerstation 9/6/2017

Shawn Moodie

June 11, 2017

Metal, Music, rock, Watch, Watch and Listen

HOT DAMN! Wolfmother returned to headline a show in Auckland and what a return it was! The Aussie three-piece hard-rock band annihilated the Powerstation with an energy that is rivalled by no other. Wolfmoth...

IN REVIEW: Last Young Renegade – All Time Low

Yasmin Brown

June 2, 2017

Main, Music, rock

We may have already been given 5 out of the 10 songs before the release date, and it would be easy to assume that the surprise had all but been spoilt, but there truly is nothing like listening to a concept alb...

In review: David Dallas – keeping his hood pass intact

Natalie Crane

May 29, 2017

Main, Music, Spotlight

David Dallas 'Hood Country Club Tour', Friday 26 May, Powerstation. In the words of musician Dam Funk, “you need to keep your hood pass intact y'all, cuz you never know when you gon’ need to go back.” Well,...

In Review: Crystal Castles at the Powerstation – 25/5/17

Shawn Moodie

May 26, 2017

Electronic, Main, Music

I never went to a rave in the 90s. For the majority of the 90s, I was more concerned with eating playdough than clubbing if I'm being completely honest. However, last night's gig by Canadian electro-punk duo, C...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Theia EP release tour

Yasmin Brown

May 25, 2017

Main, Music

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Prior to the release of her debut self titled EP on June 30th, Theia will be doing three 18+ shows in New Zealand's biggest cities this July. Theia is set to play her EP in full at some super intimate shows at...

A new indoor music festival is coming to Auckland this July

The Speakeasy

May 23, 2017

Electronic, Lifestyle, Main, Music, Night Life, Uncharted

The inaugural Madcap Madness Festival is arriving in Auckland on Saturday the 1st of July, and you'll definitely want to be there! Situated on one of Auckland’s most colourful strips, Karangahape Road, the m...

In Review: Green Day @ Spark Arena 13/5/17

Shawn Moodie

May 15, 2017

Main, Music, rock

Even without the mysterious pink bunny serving as a hype man — who was running around, urging the capacity crowd at Auckland’s Spark Arena to raise their arms while singing along to The Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop...

In Review: $uicideboy$ Live at The Studio 07/05/2017

The Speakeasy

May 9, 2017

Listen, Main, Music, Uncharted

$uicideboy$ Live The Studio Reviewed by Wal Reid There was more green smoke than a Katchafire gig, plus more references to ‘bishes’ than a Tony Bish wine label, as New Orleans’s $uicideBoy$, traversed the ...

In Review: Mel Parsons down at the bar, swilling drinks, and playing guitar – Galatos 5/5/17

Natalie Crane

May 8, 2017

Main, Music

Mel Parsons - down at the bar, swilling drinks and playing guitar Galatos, Friday 5 May 2017. Review by Natalie Crane I jumped at the opportunity to see Mel Parsons’ live show as she was a past resident of ...

In Review: Hans Zimmer Revealed 2017 @ Spark Arena, Auckland

Lincoln Vaz

May 3, 2017

Entertainment, Film, Film Score, Music

The average person is more familiar with Hans Zimmer's work than they might realise. But not me. Having a tendency to research discographies, I knew exactly how familiar I was with Zimmer's work. So when my Fac...

In Review: Scared of Girls – Suck

Anoushka Maharaj

May 1, 2017

Music

Three years on, a few thousand beers and outrageous fashion statements later, four-piece Ponsonby locals Scared of Girls have completed a glorious EP titled Suck now available for your consumption. Contribut...

Gorillaz Are Creating A 10-Episode TV Show

Shawn Moodie

April 20, 2017

Electronic, Entertainment, Main, Music, TV

Since the early 2000s, I've taken great joy in following the Gorillaz through a variety of media (albums, comics, music videos, social media stories, projections, and a rather special live show at Auckland's Ve...

Songs You Should Know: “Smoke And Mirrors” – Strangers You Know

Shawn Moodie

April 12, 2017

Electronic, Listen, Main, Music, Uncharted, Watch and Listen

One of the best things about music is the joy of discovering a new band or song to obsess over. Songs You Should Know is a new segment where we look to do just that. We've tasked The Speakeasy team to dive into...

Damon Albarn announces new Gorillaz album, ‘Humanz’ and releases four new songs

Shawn Moodie

March 24, 2017

Electronic, Listen, Main, Music, Watch and Listen

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It looks like Damon Albarn finally decided that Gorillaz fans had been teased enough. First, we thought we were getting a new album in 2016. That obviously never came to pass, but then there was word of new mus...

This Brilliantly Executed, Extremely NSFW Reversed Music Video Is Amazing

The Speakeasy

March 20, 2017

Main, Music, Uncharted, Watch, Watch and Listen

Leningrad, a Russian electronic/rock band hailing from Saint Petersburg, recently released a music video for their song “Kolschik” (or “Tattoo Artist” in English) which plays out a spectacularly bizarre sequenc...

NEW MUSIC: Feels Like Summer – Weezer

Anoushka Maharaj

March 18, 2017

Music

What the fuck, Weezer? I’ve loved you since I was cognisant enough to become aware of the fact that you were brilliant and, years later, find that you were the musical equivalent to the first sip of a crisp cra...

GIG GUIDE: Red Bull Sound Select – Soulection, Peach Milk, And Villette (Wellington)

The Speakeasy

February 20, 2017

Electronic, Lifestyle, Main, Music, Night Life

After the massive success of the last collaboration at K Road's Neck of the Woods last year, Red Bull Sound Select, Madcap, and Soulection are teaming up once again to bring Jarreau Vanadal, LAKIM, and SOSUPERS...

GIG GUIDE: Red Bull Sound Select – Soulection, Peach Milk, And Montell2099 (Auckland)

The Speakeasy

February 20, 2017

Electronic, Lifestyle, Main, Music, Night Life

After the massive success of the last collaboration at K Road's Neck of the Woods last year, Red Bull Sound Select, Madcap, and Soulection are teaming up once again to bring Jarreau Vanadal, LAKIM, and SOSUPERS...

GRAMMYS 2017: the glorious tenacity of musicians of colour

Anoushka Maharaj

February 15, 2017

Music

In this age of few victories, it seems unlikely that the Grammys, of all places, would be a place where you would find empowerment. Like most people who are trapped in the 1960s, I tend to avoid awards shows an...

New David Bowie ‘Sound And Vision’ Vinyl Picture Disc Announced

Bill Hames

January 28, 2017

Electronic, Main, Music

A new limited edition picture disc from the legendary David Bowie has been announced, with a new vinyl release for ‘Sound And Vision’ confirmed. The latest in a long-run of anniversary releases, the reissue ...

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