ANNOUNCEMENT: Wolf Alice to play Auckland’s Powerstation this September
Words by Chony Musson
UK alt-rock quartet, Wolf Alice are returning to New Zealand soil for one show only on Thursday 20th September, fol...
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Florence + The Machine to play Auckland in January!!
Words by Chony Musson
You heard right, the winds are changing and Florence + The Machine are making their way back down to New Zealand to...
ANNOUNCEMENT: BROCKHAMPTON to play Auckland this September
You heard right, BROCKHAMPTON is hitting Australian, and New Zealand shores for the first time this September!
Founded by Keven Abstract,...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Hoodie Allen to finally grace NZ shores this September
Words by Chony Musson
Long Island New York native Hoodie Allen, is hitting New Zealand shores in September for an intimate one ...
Zedd announced as Katy Perry’s support on the NZ leg of her Witness World Tour
Words by Chony Musson
The Witness World Tour has been dazzling audiences around the world since September 2017 and in just five short wee...
In Review: Quinn XCII at the Tuning Fork (27/6/18)
You may not yet know Quinn XCII by name but having previously after topped the Spotify viral charts with his track “Kings of Summer”, there’s a good c...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Sons of Zion to embark on 7 date national tour this August/September!
You heard right, one of New Zealand most renowned live acts, Sons Of Zion, have just announced a seven date nationwide tour!
The band hit...
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Panic! At The Disco to play one-off Auckland show this October
Hot off the heels of their latest two singles, Panic! At The Disco are returning to kiwi soil in October, and our emo hearts couldn’t be mor...
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: The Jungle Giants to hit our shores again this October
Words by Chony Musson
The four-piece Brisbane natives, The Jungle Giants are back on our shores for their second New Zealand headline tou...
IN REVIEW: Niall Horan @ Spark Arena
Words by Shelley Te Haara
After arriving late due to incorrect set times, I was greeted by the powerful vocals of Maren Morris, joined by a 4-piece...
IN REVIEW: Imagine Dragons @ Spark Arena
Words by Grace Hood-Edwards
Photography by Chony Musson
“Peace, love, and equality to all.”
This is the mantra that was repeated by Dan Reynolds t...
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Kendrick Lamar to play 3 NZ shows!
King Kendrick is back!
Kendrick Lamar has announced a New Zealand Tour, in support of his fourth album DAMN. He will return to our shores for two sho...
STRAIGHT OUTTA JAKARTA: Rich Brian at The Powerstation, 16/5/2018
Close your eyes and listen to a Rich Brian track. Open them and it’s a surprise to see a young Asian guy rapping in a neat polo shirt and bumbag. With...
Laura Daniel X Joseph Moore: NZ’s Next 100% Serious Pop Duo
Words by Laura Roberts and Jesse Knight
Through the beautiful symbolism of personified octopi and squished pink buns Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore ...
GIVEAWAY: double pass to Niall Horan up for grabs!!
Irish cutie Niall Horan is heading back down under this June and The Speakeasy has a double pass to give away!
The tour will be Horan's first full ...
In Review: Royal Blood @ Logan Campbell Centre 02/5/18
Holy Shit! That was something!
We’re gonna get drunk and have a good fuckin’ time together”, Royal Blood’s lead singer and bassist Mike Kerr informed...
In Review: Sleeping With Sirens @ Logan Campbell Centre 29/4/18
Words by Kate Mallinson
Photography by Chony Musson
Sleeping with Sirens, is the ultimate punk rock band.
I already knew that, but when the g...
In Review: Daniel Champagne @ Blue Smoke 22/04/18
Sunshine, a pint, and some chill tunes - is there any better way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon? This weekend's tunes were provided by Daniel Champa...
In Review: Biffy Clyro @ Spark Arena 24/04/18
It’s been three years since the grizzly Scottish three-piece, Biffy “Fucking” Clyro, made their way to our fair shores. The band has spent the last tw...
In Review: Simple Plan @ The Powerstation 19/4/2018
Words by Chelsea Pickens
Photography by Chontalle Musson
I had seen Simple Plan before... It was 15 years ago and I was 15 when I fancied myself...
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Drax Project to play headline show
Words by Chony Musson
After wowing crowds opening for NZ faves Ed Sheeran and Lorde this year alone, the lads of Drax Project have ann...