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ANNOUNCEMENT: Sons of Zion, New Zealand Tour

July 3, 2019

Sons of Zion announce seven date 'Come Home' tour. WHEN & WHEREFriday, 2nd August - The Mayfair, New PlymouthSaturday, 3rd August - The Good Home, ChristchurchFriday, 9th August - Totara Street, Taurang...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Bring That Beat Back

Chontalle Musson

June 21, 2019

Music, R&B

WHEN & WHERETuesday, 22nd October - Logan CampbellTICKETSpre-salegeneral release Press Release:Dust off your Kangol hats, dungarees, crop tops and bandannas because the 90s are back! MJR Presents and Ma...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Hilltop Hoods Tour

Chontalle Musson

May 15, 2019

Music, R&B

Hilltop Hoods have today announced the 'The Great Expanse World Tour 2019' which will see the band play in 14 countries across the globe. The New Zealand leg has Hilltop Hoods returning to play four headline s...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: SZA

Chontalle Musson

April 25, 2019

Music, Pop, R&B

SZA is heading back to Australia for Splendour in the Grass, and while she's there she'll be performing three extra shows in Australia and New Zealand. Tickets are on sale now for all shows. WHEN & WHE...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Nina Nesbitt – Aus & NZ

Chontalle Musson

March 4, 2019

Music, Pop, R&B

If you haven't heard Nina Nesbitt's new album where have you been? "The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change" is a beautiful and heart felt blend of pop and RnB with a sprinkling of rose petals. Nina is b...

Trey Songz to play 3 NZ shows this November

The Speakeasy

July 31, 2018

Music, R&B

Words by Chony Musson Now this is a New Zealand tour! Trey Songz has announced a three show run down here for early November and we couldn’t be more excited! This three date R16+ tour...

In Review: Quinn XCII at the Tuning Fork (27/6/18)

Shawn Moodie

June 29, 2018

Electronic, Listen, Main, Music, R&B, Watch, Watch and Listen

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 chance that he’s the man behind that song that you just can’t...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Sons of Zion to embark on 7 date national tour this August/September!

The Speakeasy

June 15, 2018

Main, Music, R&B

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 single Drift Away from their latest album Vantage Point has...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Kendrick Lamar to play 3 NZ shows!

The Speakeasy

May 22, 2018

Main, Music, R&B

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 shows in Auckland and one in Dunedin. Kendrick Lamar has bee...

Kings Smashes NZ Music Chart Record

Shawn Moodie

January 18, 2017

Main, Music, R&B

Move over Lorde - Hip hop artist Kings, the man responsible for the most infectious tune of 2016, is coming for your crown and he's doing so in a big way. KINGS single ‘Don’t Worry ‘Bout It’ has now broken t...

Your Favourite Albums of 2016

Shawn Moodie

January 10, 2017

Electronic, Main, Music, R&B, rock, Spotlight, Uncharted

The People Have Spoken. A week ago Music Editor Yasmin Brown offered up her Top Albums of 2016 but I wanted to see how your favourite albums compared. After putting a call out on social media, I pulled togethe...

The Speakeasy’s top 16 albums of 2016

Yasmin Brown

January 2, 2017

Electronic, Main, Music, R&B, rock, Uncharted

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16. Blink 182 - California Blink-182 is one of those bands that just never goes away. After an 8 year hiatus, we were sure it was over, but like a puppy that's constantly biting at your heels, they're re...

NEW MUSIC: Childish Gambino – Awaken, My Love!

Yasmin Brown

November 15, 2016

Main, Music, R&B, rock

He hasn't released new material since 2013, but Childish Gambino will be back with a full length record before the end of the year. Awaken, My Love! will be available for your listening pleasure from the 2nd of...