ANNOUNCEMENT: Reb Fountain
"her voice is clearer, stronger, easily flipping between low, spoken tones and lighter, elevating melodies. the self-titled Flying Nun debut for Reb Fountain is not just a change in direction, it's a powerful ...
SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Coridian and Friends
Local legends Coridian and States accompany new upstarts Swerve City at Ding Dong Lounge for a night of heavy riffs, slammin' rhythms and sweaty friends. Swerve City are celebrating their debut release, a cove...
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Shapeshifter
The Electronica/Drum ‘n’ Bass Heavyweights Announce Headline Dates for New Zealand
WHEN & WHEREFriday, 16 October - Town Hall, AucklandSaturday, 17 October - Town Hall, ChristchurchSaturday, 24 October ...
MUSIC: Blindspott make history
BLINDSPOTT MAKE HISTORY AS THEY RE ENTER THE KIWI CHARTS AT NUMBER ONE
Kiwi rock band Blindspott have made history as the first kiwi band to re-enter the Official New Zealand Music Charts at Number One with...
NEW MUSIC: Milly Tabak & The Miltones
Milly Tabak & The Miltones share video for 'Honest Woman', the title track from forthcoming album
Milly Tabak & The Miltones share the video for 'Honest Woman', the title track from the band's forth...
SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: MCR CANCEL
My Chemical Romance cancel Australia, New Zealand appearances
In saddening but unsurprising news, My Chemical Romance have announced the postponement of their shows at Download Australia and Western springs...
San Holo: Creating “Honest”
Years in the making, San Holo's recently released track Honest is a reflection of this need and want for deeper human interaction. Straddling the line between traditional EDM and indie pop, the collaboration b...
LANEWAY FESTIVAL: THE PUMA BLOCK PARTY
We are very excited to announce our partnership with #PUMANZ. They will bring a massive line-up and good vibes to our fourth stage, THE PUMA BLOCK PARTY!
Press Release: To celebrate the new relationship, we...
SAVE THE DATE! Sunday 15th March
Get ready for one of the biggest rock bands to come to New Zealand!
One of the biggest rock acts in the world in coming to New Zealand in March 2020! Save the date 'Sunday March 15, 2020'
For all the det...
MUSIC VIDEO: LAUV, ‘Sims’ Music Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36IMLszdhD4
Press Release:Platinum-certified independent singer, songwriter, producer, and pop visionary Lauv unveils the music video for newly-released track, 'Sims'.The m...
IN REVIEW: BAYNK @ The Powerstation, Auckland
Review by Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson
On a wintery Wednesday most would be keeping warm in the comforts of home. But Baynk was on at The Powerstation armed with a high energy, multi-colo...
ANNOUNCEMENT: So Below & Theia show
WHEN & WHEREThursday, 25th July - Whammy Bar, AucklandTICKETShere.
Press Release:Goth-pop chanteuse So Below and Alt-pop queen Theia announce a one-off show.Two of pop’s most enigmatic acts are coming t...
IN REVIEW: Carb on Carb and Friends @ Whammy Bar
Review and Photography by Chontalle Musson
Blush Juliet off an evening of kiwi music, with soft and humble words to the crowd. As they seem excited, along with slightly nervous as it was their debut show! D...
GALLERY: Sevendust @ The Powerstation, Auckland
Photography by Chontalle MussonThe floor of the Powerstation was packed on Tuesday night with rock fans as alt-rock band Sevendust performed their Auckland headliner date. Opening the night of music was Auckla...
IN REVIEW: Jungle @ The Powerstation, Auckland
Review by Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson
Walking into the Powerstation the crowd was a buzz; couples and funky shirts were united across the venue. Upbeat vibes and cheerful energy was the ...
IN REVIEW: Alice In Chains @ Aucklands Trusts Arena
1000's of grunge fans descended on Trust Arena in Henderson last night to witness Alice in Chains playing their first ever New Zealand show.Instrumental act Jakob opening the show and despite the lack of vocal...
In Review: Daniel Champagne @ Wine Cellar
On a balmy Wednesday night, I’m at the iconic Wine Cellar on K’Road. I cut through the bar and walk into the dimly lit back room where Daniel Champagne is lying on his back, on the humble platform that passes ...
The Lap: Days 67-70: The woods are lovely, dark and deep…
I was supposed to go straight from Margaret River to Albany. Then I looked at the map to plan my fuel, and saw that the Leeuwin Lighthouse in Augusta stands at the South-Westernmost point of the Australian mai...
The Lap: Days 61-66: This part of paradise
I awoke to the sound of her playing Beethoven after her first piano student for the day left. I went next door and asked her to play me a Chopin piece. She gracefully obliged. Her angelic figure rocked back an...
2018 World Press Photo Exhibition
Earlier today I was browsing a well known news website, I clicked on an article that featured ‘throwback’ photos that Heartbreak Island contestants had posted to their Instagrams. The result of me clicking on t...
New Music: DUNES – Cowgirl
Our favourite sister duo Dunes are back with their latest killer track, Cowgirl and I am very excited.
As has become quite the trend with Tessa and Jamie, the track combines each sister's greatest musica...