Interview - Jahred Gomes of (Hed) P.E. - 27th January 2026
Exactly a year since they last toured New Zealand, (Hed) P.E. are returning, bringing their eclectic genre-defying fusion of gangsta rap and punk rock which they call 'G-punk'. Bridget Herlihy talked to founder and vocalist Jahred Gomes ahead of their upcoming gigs with Nonpoint at the Tuning Fork and San Fran.
Interview By: Bridget Herlihy
Interviewee: Jahred Gomes
Date: 27th January 2026
Interview - Elias Soriano of Nonpoint - 28th January 2026
Nonpoint are ripping through New Zealand with their pure, unfiltered chaotic nu-metal rap-rock. Bridget Herlihy talked to frontman Elias Soriano ahead of their gig with (HED) P.E. on Friday the 13th at the Tuning Fork to find out what's new in nu metal.
Interview By: Bridget Herlihy
Interviewee: Elias Soriano of Nonpoint
Date: 28th January 2026
Interview - Brendan B Brown of Wheatus - 14th December 2025
Ahead of their long-awaited tour of Australia and Aotearoa, Bridget talked to Brendan B Brown from Wheatus about the food down under, giving audiences what they want, and the lasting universal appeal of being a teenage dirtbag.
Interview By: Bridget Herlihy
Interviewee: Brendan B Brown
Date: 14 December
Interview - Joey Cape of Lagwagon - 19th January 2026
Bridget talks to Joey Cape from Lagwagon about touring and the 30th anniversary of their album Hoss.
Interview By: Bridget Herlihy
Interviewee: Joey Cape
Date: 10 December 2025
Interview - Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies - November 2025
Bridget Herlihy talks to Margo Timmins from Cowboy Junkies about life, music, and the joys and challenges of touring after a glittering career spanning four decades.
Interview - Alien Weaponry talk Te Ra, Randy Blythe & making sandwiches with Riccardo
Lewis and Henry de Jong of Aotearoa/New Zealand Metal band Alien Weaponry talk to Riccardo about growing up on the road, working with Josh Wilbur, having Randy Blythe of Lamb of God guest on their new record and remembering to do the dishes amongst other things!
Interview - 5 minutes with JJ Burnel of The Stranglers by Riccardo Ball
Riccardo Ball wraps up a quick 5 minutes with JJ Burnel of The Stranglers
ahead of their tour down-under this March.
Look-out for the full interview on The Metal Bar & Libel Music.
Studio Interview - Daryl Habraken (AKA The Mole) Speaks with Mikey Havoc - 21st March 2022
The Mole speaks with New Zealand ‘Radio Relic’ & Vocalist of Push Push about their slot at the upcoming Bay Rock at the Historic Village Green, Tauranga next weekend; how music has changed over the last 30 years and a little about the future of Push Push. Thanks Mikey; it was fantastic to have you in the studio!
By: Daryl Habraken (AKA The Mole)
Interview: Seas of Conflict
Catching up with friends who are musicians at their gigs is always an odd, awkward, rushed affair between sets, pack-down, or a series of inaudible shouts as another band plays. So with the release of the new Seas of Conflict single Monachopsis, I thought it was time I simply scheduled time for a chat, not only once but twice--due to technical issues--with guitarist Declan Storrie.
Dead Letter Circus featured on NZ Entertainment Podcast
Kim Benzie from Dead Letter Circus recently appeared the NZ Entertainment Podcast.
Interview - Chris Jericho
By Andra Jenkin
Rock and Roll with a Smile
I talked with Chris Jericho, about writing songs, fronting for Fozzy and rock and roll with a smile.
Interview - Julie Foa'i
The 2018 NZ Music Manager Awards take place on Wednesday May 9th at The Tuning Fork in Auckland.
Interview: Fern Brady
By Poppy Tohill
As the days and nights get colder, we need something more to laugh about than the unpredictability of Auckland weather and lucky for us, The New Zealand International Comedy Festival returns (kicking off this Thursday 26 April).
Interview - October
By Ben Doy
Last month saw New Zealand musician Emma Logan aka October, release her latest single 1000 Eyes.
The Rubens to embark on Australia & NZ tour
Aussie alt-rock favourites The Rubens have returned with a brand new, groove-fuelled single ‘Million Man’ and will embark on an Australian and New Zealand tour in March.
Interview - Naughty By Nature
By Wal Reid
The I Love The 90s Tour returns to Auckland next year March 23rd at Auckland’s Spark Arena, with a completely off the chain lineup featuring classic Hip Hop crew Naughty by Nature. Vin Rock from the Grammy Award winning rap group speaks fondly of this country and love of our people.
Alien Weaponry featured on NZ Entertainment Podcast
The Alien Weaponry boys came in for a chat with Wal on the latest edition of NZ Entertainment Podcast.
Interview - Katchafire
The Soundsplash Festival is returning to Raglan in January 2018. Local reggae favourites Katchafire are returning to feature on the bill. We sent a few questions over to lead vocalist Logan Bell ahead of the festival.
Laura Lee Lovely featured on NZ Entertainment Podcast
Laura Lee Lovely has just released her new EP Eden. Last night she appeared on the NZ Entertainment Podcast.
Interview - Kitty, Daisy & Lewis
By Poppy Tohill
Following 2015’s Kitty, Daisy & Lewis 'The Third', the sibling trio are back stronger than ever, harnessing their ability to create pop-infused soul, blues, rock n roll and a large mix of genres to perfection, in the shape of their fourth studio album, Superscope.