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IN REVIEW: Daffodils @ The Tuning Fork, Auckland

November 5, 2019

Review by Samantha DaviesPhoto supplied from previous performance by Chontalle Musson After the release of their EP ‘Boys’, Daffodils made their way to The Tuning Fork on Halloween to play a sold-out show w...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Lee Mvtthews – album + tour

Chontalle Musson

November 2, 2019

Electronic, Music

Press Release: This has been a mammoth year for Lee Mvtthews, and the talented electronic duo are cranking the dial up even further with the release of their long-awaited debut album...

NEW MUSIC: Church & AP

The Speakeasy

October 30, 2019

Hip Hop, Music

Press Release:Three weeks out from the release of their debut album 'Teeth', brilliant teen rappers Church & AP share a brand new single from the album 'Hello Hello'.'Hello Hello' was produced by Dera Meel...

MUSIC VIDEO: Sophie Mashlan, ‘Not This Time’

The Speakeasy

October 29, 2019

Indie/Pop, Music, Pop, Singer/Songwriter

Photo supplied by Chontalle Musson Press Release:Auckland-based indie folk artist, Sophie Mashlan has released a video for her single, 'Not This Time', taken from her stunning debut album 'Perfect Disaster....

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Villaint vs Beastwars

Chontalle Musson

October 29, 2019

Music, rock

WHEN & WHERESunday, 29th December - Waihi Beach Hotel, WaihiTuesday, 31st December - Coroglen Tavern, WhitiangaThursday, 2nd January - Butler Reef, OakuraTICKETShere. Three of New Zealand's mightiest ro...

IN REVIEW: Devilskin @ Hunter Lounge, Wellington

Chontalle Musson

October 28, 2019

Music, rock

Words and Photography by Melany Barrington Celebrating a decade of music, Devilskin delivered their second to last show of their 10th year anniversary tour in Wellington before wrapping it up in Napier. Wit...

ANNOUNCEMENT: New Years Eve @ Cooks Reserve

Chontalle Musson

October 25, 2019

Festival, Music

WHEN & WHERE19/20 NYE - Cooks Reserve, RiwakaTICKETShere. With New Years Eve rolling around it's always good to have lots of options of festivals and events to attend. Today Muchmore Music are pleased t...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Drax Project – Summer Tour

Chontalle Musson

October 21, 2019

Music, Pop

DRAX PROJECT ARE EMBARKING ON THEIR BIGGEST SUMMER TOUR YET! WHEN & WHERESaturday, 28th December - Cooks Reserve, Riwaka (R18)Sunday, 29th December - Coroglen Tavern, Whitianga (R18)Friday, 3rd January ...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Miss June – New Zealand Tour

Chontalle Musson

October 19, 2019

Music, Punk, rock

header photo by Chontalle Musson WHEN & WHEREWednesday, 4th December - Cassels Blue Smoke, Christchurch Thursday, 5th December - San Fran Bath House, WellingtonFriday, 6th December - Totara Street, Taur...

New Music: ASHY, ‘Pretty Lies’

Chontalle Musson

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...

NEW MUSIC: BAYNK EP – Someone’s II

Chontalle Musson

September 6, 2019

Music

New Zealand producer and songwriter BAYNK has released his highly anticipated sophomore EP, 'SOMEONE'S EP II', following his acclaimed 2017 debut. The EP is a seven-track collection showcasing his pristin...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Church & AP, new single + tour

Chontalle Musson

August 12, 2019

Hip Hop, Music

WHEN & WHEREThursday, 22nd August - Foundry, ChristchurchFriday, 23rd August - Loco, QueenstownWednesday, 28th August - San Fran, WellingtonThursday, 29th August - Totara Street, TaurangaFriday, 20th Augus...

ANNOUNCEMENT: JessB – New Views Tour

Chontalle Musson

August 11, 2019

Hip Hop, Music

WHEN & WHEREFriday, 13th September - Meow, WellingtonSaturday, 14th September - Blue Smoke, ChristchurchFriday, 20th September - Raynham Park, AucklandTICKETShere After the release of her anticipated se...

GALLERY: LEISURE @ Starters Bar, Dunedin

Chontalle Musson

August 4, 2019

Music

Photography by Sarah Bowden LEISURE brought good vibes to a rainy Dunedin this past Friday night. LEISURE performed alongside Jack Berry as part of their Twister album release tour. Jack Berry LEI...

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...

GALLERY: Mermaidens @ The Cook, Dunedin

Chontalle Musson

April 8, 2019

Music, Punk, rock

Photography by Sarah Bowden With the release of their latest 7" spilt 'You Maintain The Stain' / 'Cut It Open', New Zealand indie rock band Mermaidens played at The Cook in Dunedin on Saturday night. Openi...

IN REVIEW: Alien Weaponry @ Fifty Gorillas, Dunedin NZ

Chontalle Musson

March 30, 2019

Metal, Music, Punk, rock

Photos: Sarah Bowden Fast rising thrash metal kiwis Alien Weaponry are on their first every Australasian tour. The 2016 Smokefree Rockquest winners have are taking the world by storm in 2019, having already...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Skinny Hobos, Lucifer Tour

Chontalle Musson

March 21, 2019

Music, rock

If you haven't heard already Kiwi band Skinny Hobos are halfway through their nation wide tour in honour of their new EP 'Lucifer' which was released in March and available everywhere you can buy and stream mu...

INTERVIEW: Dave Baxter, aka Avalanche City

Chontalle Musson

February 20, 2019

Music

Interview by Grace Hood-Edwards Q - With 'love' seeming to be a common theme amongst some of your biggest hits, do you feel that love is one of your greatest inspirations? Do you have any other great motiva...

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