Artist:  Bryan Adams

Date / Venue:  Tuesday April 23rd, Civic Theatre, Auckland

His face may be a bit more weathered and his hair might be a little thinner than when he was last in New Zealand but Bryan Adams certainly didn't show his age as he rocked out a superb concert at the Civic Theatre in Auckland, 23rd April 2013 as part of his Bare Bones Tour.

Bare Bones meaning just Adams, his stron…

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Released March 15th, 2013 - Sony Music

Justin Timberlake has been around long enough to know how not to be dictated to in terms of career expectations. He's shown this in his film acting, which has developed into more than just a side project. He's also shown it in his music where with the The 20/20 Experience he releases his third solo album in total and his first album in seven years!

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Released March 8th, 2013 - Sony Music

Sound City is the documentary directed by Dave Grohl about the history of the Sound City Studios, which was active from 1969 to 2011. It's a now legendary studio in Los Angeles where many artists recorded, not just their breakthrough albums but albums that have gone on to define rock n roll history.

Albums from artists and bands such as Neil Young, Fleetwood…

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Released March 8th, 2013 - Sony Music

There's no denying Trent Reznor is a musical genius. The way he draws human emotions and rhythms from the most obscure sounds is nothing but amazing. And it would seem he's gone into musical genius overdrive of late in his collaborations with producer Atticus Ross for the award winning movie soundtracks The Social Network and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.

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Artist:  Garbage

Date / Venue:   - Wednesday 20^th February, Civic Theatre, Auckland 

It's been a few long years since Garbage made their way to our shores. Ten years to be more precise. They were at the top of their game then and while they arguably aren't as popular as they were back then, after their show at the Civic Theatre in Auckland it's obvious that they still have a following.

Gran…

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