In Review: Hyukoh – 23
If you thought Korea was just limited to a world of K-Pop, you thought wrong. Meet Hyukoh, the upbeat indie rock band fronted by four 23-year-olds who...
Queens of the Stone Age announce new album
Four years since ...Like Clockwork lit up every decrepit, angst-ridden flat on earth, musical rock veterans Queens of the Stone Age have announced a n...
All-girl support crew announced for Theia’s NZ tour!
As if Theia wasn't enough of a bad-ass babe all on her own, joining her on her mini EP release tour are DJ Alisha, Arcee Rapper, DJ Mali and Missy G -...
In Review: RiFF RAFF live at the Studio 9/6/17
RiFF RAFF, Friday 9 June, the Studio.
Review by Diana Lambert
I love a good rap concert, and something about a badass MC from the United States ma...
8.5
In Review: Wolfmother at the Powerstation 9/6/2017
HOT DAMN! Wolfmother returned to headline a show in Auckland and what a return it was! The Aussie three-piece hard-rock band annihilated the Powerstat...
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Lorde to play SIX New Zealand shows this November
Our favourite pop princess is coming home this November in support of her upcoming Sophomore album Melodrama to play six intimate shows across New Zea...
IN REVIEW: Last Young Renegade – All Time Low
We may have already been given 5 out of the 10 songs before the release date, and it would be easy to assume that the surprise had all but been spoilt...
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Decades to tour NZ this July
New Zealand's rock scene is on the rise, and four of our biggest and best rock bands are joining forces this July as they embark on The All Our Truths...
In review: David Dallas – keeping his hood pass intact
David Dallas 'Hood Country Club Tour', Friday 26 May, Powerstation.
In the words of musician Dam Funk, “you need to keep your hood pass intact y'a...
In Review: Crystal Castles at the Powerstation – 25/5/17
I never went to a rave in the 90s. For the majority of the 90s, I was more concerned with eating playdough than clubbing if I'm being completely hones...
The Smith Street Band recreate AC/DC Video for their song Shine
Sometimes I get complacent and stupidly think that I couldn't love The Smith Street Band more than I already did, and then they go and pull something ...
New Music: Halsey feat. Lauren Jauregui – Strangers
We may only have to go one more week without Halsey's new album Hopeless Kingdom Fountain in our lives, but it feels like forever. With Badlands so in...
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Theia EP release tour
Prior to the release of her debut self titled EP on June 30th, Theia will be doing three 18+ shows in New Zealand's biggest cities this July.
Theia i...
A new indoor music festival is coming to Auckland this July
The inaugural Madcap Madness Festival is arriving in Auckland on Saturday the 1st of July, and you'll definitely want to be there!
Situated on one ...
In Review: Girlpool – Powerplant
From the high pitched screams in Jane, a song about punching boys in the mouth, to singing about the fears of stepping out of your teenage comfort zon...
In Review: Devin Townshend Project + sleepmakeswaves @ Powerstation 18/05/2017
Going to a concert is always exciting, isn't it? You're in the same physical space as the architect of your most favourable spatial vibrations. You're...
Crystal Castles to play Auckland next week
The countdown has begun.
You have exactly one week to get hold of your Crystal Castles tickets for when they play the Canadian duo play the Powerst...
HANSON: Anniversary World Tour coming to New Zealand this June
If you love a '90s throwback, triple denim and all, this one's definitely for you, as the Hanson brothers will be hitting our shores again at the end ...
In Review: Green Day @ Spark Arena 13/5/17
Even without the mysterious pink bunny serving as a hype man — who was running around, urging the capacity crowd at Auckland’s Spark Arena to raise th...
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: The Amity Affliction
Australia's answer to post-hardcore is set to return to New Zealand this July in support of their upcoming album This Could Be Heartbreak.
The Amit...
INTERVIEW: All Time Low
All Time Low popped by last week for a fleeting visit to play an unforgettable headline show at Auckland's Powerstation. I got to have a chat with the...