In Review: Tremelow – The Creases
You know how before you do anything at all, you do an unnecessary amount of research beforehand? Like, you look up the website of the restaurant befor...
Peach Pit drop an adorable music video and the world is momentarily illuminated
There are few things as uplifting as seeing cute indie boys dancing alone, and the music video for Seventeen, released by Vancouver locals Peach Pit, ...
Nintendo’s Music Given The World Stage It Deserves
Words by Marie-Claire Taylor
Gamers and a night out at the symphony. It’s one of those pairings that shouldn’t work but just does.
On 14th Augus...
Vance Joy Returns With New Single ‘Lay It On Me’
Following a period of writing and recording abroad, Aussie singer-songwriter Vance Joy has unveiled a brand new single, ‘Lay It On Me’.
The song is...
New Music: Cage The Elephant
Following the release of their first live album entitled Unpeeled, Cage The Elephant have spent much of this year showcasing their music in a very spe...
In Review: Decades @ Re:Fuel Bar 29/07/17
Words and photography by Sarah Bowden
With the promise of a free meat pack from The Rock’s Mike Garvey and a steady stream of beer flowing, the cro...
Guest Violinists Added To NZTrio Performances
NZTrio is soaring into a new era, inviting some of the globe’s top violinists to join them on stages across New Zealand from August to November. Four ...
In review: LANY @ The Powerstation 26/07/17
Words and photography by Chony Musson
Christchurch native "alt-pop" four-piece band took to the Powerstation stage like seasoned...
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LANY @ the Powerstation 26/7/17
Words by Emily Joshua and Theo Lee
It's not every day that you're asked to review a gig for a band that you've never heard of with only an hours no...
Watch the Video for The Contortionist’s ‘Reimagined’
Prog rock act The Contortionist have released a new track “Absolve.” The song is the second piece of music we've heard from their new LP Clairvoyant.
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Interview: Albion Place
Finding their roots in the crisp heart of Dunedin, Albion Place have been lighting up their hometown with indie rock-inspired beats since 2011. Now, t...
New Music: Don Broco Release New Single, ‘Technology’
Bedford rock four-piece, Don Broco have just released a brand new single, the hard-hitting riff-driven ‘Technology’.
Of the new tune, frontman Rob ...
Tour Announcement: Big Country Announce New Zealand Tour
Scottish rockers Big Country are bringing their bring their energy infused, foot tapping live shows back to New Zealand for four nights next March.
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Festival Announcement: Bay Dreams 2018
After the smash success of Bay Dreams 2017, with tickets selling out two months in advance, ZM has announced the first line-up for Mt. Maunganui’s Bay...
Tour Announcement: Pop-phenom Billie Eilish is Coming in September
Fans of teenage pop sensations are in luck as it looks like 15 year-old international pop-phenom Billie Eilish will land in our fair shores for her fi...
Sigur Ros in Review: Like Nothing You’ve Ever Seen Before
Sigur Rós @ Spark Arena – 21/07/17
Words by James McGeorge
On a fairly miserable, rainy Auckland Friday night the thought of immersing myself in w...
In Review: Sigur Rós @ Spark Arena – 21/07/17
Words by Eloise Sims
Here’s the thing - I am quite possibly the worst person to be objectively reviewing Sigur Rós’ recent gig at the Spark Arena l...
In Review: Japandroids @ Kings Arms 21/7/2017
Japandroids at the Kings Arms
Review by Michael O'Connell
Japandroids returned to the stormy shores of New Zealand to play the Kings Arms on Frid...
New Music: Phoebe Bridgers
With an impending trip around Europe/move to the UK, I gave myself a deadline as to when I would stop writing and start packing. This deadline was 5 d...
In Review: Pine and Clover – Chad VanGaalen
Honestly, I haven’t thought about Chad VanGaalen in several years – but when I checked my calendar, there was already a reminder in there that his for...
Interview: Decades
Ten years ago, Decades were an emo cover band called Taking Back Thursday*. Today, they've not only had the opportunity to support Taking Back Sunday,...