Chontalle Musson – The Speakeasy

GALLERY: The Chats @ Galatos, Auckland

October 16, 2019

Photography by Sarah Bowden The Chats took charge of the high energy Galatos crowd on Friday night. The shed rock bank from Australia were supported by New Zealand bands Dartz and Shaun's B'Day. The three ...

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Church & AP, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

October 16, 2019

Hip Hop, Music

WHEN & WHEREFriday, 15th November - Galatos, AucklandTICKETon sale now Press Release: Wednesday 16 October, 2019– It has been an immense 12 months for Auckland hip hop duo Church & AP, and the...

GALLERY: Golden Vessel @ Whammy Bar, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

October 14, 2019

Electronic, Indie/Rock, Music

Last weekend Whammy Bar was treated with the chilled electronic sounds of Golden Vessel. Auckland locals Balu Brigada kicked off the night with a high energy set. Balu Brigada Golden Vessel ...

ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT: LAUV: ~how i’m feeling~

Chontalle Musson

October 9, 2019

Music, Pop

Press Release:21 Track Debut Album ~how i’m feeling~ set for Release on March 6, 2020. Now available for pre-order. ~how i'm feeling world tour~ set to start in the US before hitting New Zealand in November.Pl...

ANNOUNCEMENT: F**KED UP announce NZ support

Chontalle Musson

October 8, 2019

Music, Punk, rock

WHEN & WHERETuesday, 15th October - Whammy Bar, AucklandWednesday, 16th October - San Fran, WellingtonTICKETShere. In Auckland Fucked Up will be joined by Contenders, and in Wellington the band will be ...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Bad Religion, Auckland Show

Chontalle Musson

October 7, 2019

Music, Punk, rock

WHEN & WHEREWednesday, 4th December - Eventfinda Stadium, AucklandTICKETShere. Press Release New Zealand get ready! Storm The Gates is returning Down Under with a line-up of 80s/90s punk ‘n’ rock roy...

GALLERY: Devilskin @ Union Hall, Dunedin

Chontalle Musson

October 6, 2019

Music, rock

Photography by Sarah Bowden Devilskin are celebrating ten years as a band with a nationwide tour this October. We caught them at Union Hall in Dunedin on Friday night. The band was supported by Black Smoke ...

IN REVIEW: Ruel @ Shed 10, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

October 5, 2019

Music

Review by Samantha DaviesPhoto by Michelle Grace Hunder Auckland saw the return of Australian artist, Ruel, on his most ambitious tour yet, treating fans to a completely new stage production as well as bran...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: As It Is, Australian Tour

Chontalle Musson

October 1, 2019

Music

It's a great day to be emo; As It Is have announced their return to Australia with a four show run!WHEN & WHEREWednesday, 12th February - Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide (AA)Thursday, 13th February - Crowbar, ...

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...

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Carly Rae Jepsen, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

September 24, 2019

Music, Pop

WHEN & WHEREWednesday, 4th December - Town Hall, AucklandTICKETShere. Press Release:Yesterday, TEG Danity announced that the queen of pop, Carly Rae Jepsen will perform for the very first time in New Ze...

IN REVIEW: Coridian @ Anthology Lounge, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

September 23, 2019

Alternative, Music, rock

Review by Samantha Davies Photography by Chontalle Musson Upon arriving at Anthology Lounge, I could tell the night would be an intimate experience as the band members lingered around speaking to the guests...

LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: St Jerome’s Laneway Festival

Chontalle Musson

September 22, 2019

Festival, Music

The most exciting rock band on the planet. A pop artist who is as successful as she is boundary-pushing. One of the finest electronic acts in recent years. Australia’s most productive psych-rock band. And so ...

IN REVIEW: Fleetwood Mac @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

Chontalle Musson

September 22, 2019

Music, rock

Review by Sarah Bowden There’s a massive turnout for Fleetwood Mac on the last night of their tour. Speaking to their immense legacy, there are generations of fans packed into Forsyth Barr Stadium. I am one...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Openside, New Zealand Tour

Chontalle Musson

September 22, 2019

Music, Pop

WHEN & WHEREFriday, 25th October - Caroline, WellingtonFriday, 1st November - Tuning Fork, AucklandSaturday, 23rd November - Zeal, HamiltonTICKETSWellingtonAucklandHamilton Openside, are back and they’r...

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Whangamata NYE

Chontalle Musson

September 17, 2019

Festival, Music

Festival favourites SHAPESHIFTER return to welcome in 2020 on the stunning paradise coast of the Coromandel this New Years Eve! The five-strong line-up of PDigsss (vocals), Sam Trevethick (guitar/synths/samp...

IN REVIEW: Greta Van Fleet @ Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

September 13, 2019

Music, rock

Review by Ashlee GriggPhotography by Chontalle Musson Long queues of fans stood in the rain on Tuesday night waiting to get inside the Logan Campbell to see Grammy Award winning rock band Greta Van Fleet,...

LANEWAY SAVE THE DATES!

Chontalle Musson

September 12, 2019

Music

The 2020 Laneway Festival is bringing you summer's best line-up of local and international acts to a city near you this January/February. In 2020, Laneway returns to Auckland's beloved urban greenfield space, ...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Spring City

Chontalle Musson

September 7, 2019

Festival, Music

"Welcome to Spring City where something good can work" Festival after festival have been poppin' up in Auckland for the summer, that includes Spring City at Ellerslie Racecourse! This Sunday out won't be o...

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...

NEW MUSIC: Cigarettes After Sex – New Album

Chontalle Musson

September 5, 2019

Music, Pop

Cigarettes After Sex will return with their anticipated sophomore album - Cry - on October 25 on POD / Partisan Records via Inertia Music. Recorded during night time sessions in a mansion on the Spanish island...

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