Tagged Music

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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 ...

Crystal Castles returns to NZ for a one-off show in Auckland

January 24, 2017

Electronic, Main, Music

Electronic extraordinaries Crystal Castles have just announced a New Zealand show as part of their upcoming MJR Presents tour Downunder. The groundbreaking experimental act, which hails from Toronto, Canada,...

In Review: Nick Cave

January 21, 2017

Main, Music, rock

Going to a Bad Seeds concert is something that can’t be missed. There aren’t many singer/songwriters like Nick Cave – with one of the most distinctive voices, the most imaginative of thoughts and the most depre...

The Doors Announce 50th Anniversary Edition Of Their Iconic Debut Album

Craig Moodie

January 21, 2017

Main, Music, rock

50 years ago, The Doors broke through to the other side for the first time with its eponymous debut. To celebrate this landmark recording, the band's iconic self-titled debut will be as an expansive 50th annive...

Laneway Festival 2017: ‘Young Thug’ Out, ‘What So Not’ In

January 18, 2017

Electronic, Main, Music, Uncharted

Despite having his New Zealand visa, recent complications with the visa process for Australia means that Young Thug is not able to play any Laneway Festival dates in 2017. Laneway Festival management have expre...

Live Music: Metal Act ‘Protest The Hero’ Announce NZ Gig

January 18, 2017

Main, Metal, Music, rock

One of progressive metals most unique acts, Protest The Hero, are returning to New Zealand this April in support of their latest release 'Pacific Myth'. These revolutionary metal giants will be bringing a colle...

Kings Smashes NZ Music Chart Record

January 18, 2017

Main, Music, R&B

Move over Lorde - Hip hop artist Kings, the man responsible for the most infectious tune of 2016, is coming for your crown and he's doing so in a big way. KINGS single ‘Don’t Worry ‘Bout It’ has now broken t...

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