Interview: October
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By Ben Doy
Last month saw New Zealand musician Emma Logan aka October, release her latest single 1000 Eyes.
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Triggerfinger
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By Poppy Tohill
Since forming in 1998, the Antwerp, Belgium based trio Triggerfinger have long become a mainstay on the rock scene, building a solid reputation across Europe, the US, Canada and beyond, as one of the hardest-driving and sharpest dressing bands around.
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The Rubens
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By Will Brown
The Rubens are in town, and are set to play two New Zealand this week; Thursday night at the Kings Arms in Auckland and this Saturday at Meow in Wellington.
Read MoreVillainy
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By Stella Gardiner
Kiwi four-piece rock legends Villainy are gearing up to embark on a four-date nationwide New Zealand tour. I caught up with band member Neil Fraser to discuss the demise of iconic venues, touring with giants, what makes for a great live show and U.S. presidential election candidates...
Read MoreSteven Wilson
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By Mark Derricutt
20 years ago I started an adventure, leaving home in Napier and moving to Auckland; on that and many journey’s back and forth I would pass this giant brain on the side of the road just north of Hamilton. In time I would discover this to be “Cranium Records”, an off beat specialty store for psychedelic, stoner, and krautrock, and subsequently a regular travel stop.
Read MoreKid Congo Powers
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By Poppy Tohill
A bona fide legend of the American rock scene, Kid Congo Powers is a man who needs little introduction to most. A co-founding member of the legendary blues-punk inferno, The Gun Club, Powers has also lent his unique and idiosyncratic guitar style to two of the best groups in rock history - The Cramps & Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds.
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