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
New Music & Video Release - TiGER proves a talent to watch with dazzling single and video 'Chameleon' - 6th February 2026
Artist Name - TiGER
Release Name - Chameleon
Release Date - 6th February 2026
Genre - Alt Soul, R&B, Jazz
Label - Timeless Records
Concert Review - Scott Cook & Pamela Mae - Hawke's Bay - 4th February 2026
Review By: Rob Harbers
Event: Scott Cook & Pamela Mae
Venue/City: Christ's Chapel, Pukehou, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Date of Event: Wednesday 4th February 2026
New Music & Video Release - Harry Charles releases 'Great Pages' off upcoming NOVA - 4th February 2026
Artist Name - Harry Charles
Release Name - Great Pages
Release Date - 4th January 2026
Genre - House Music, Electronic, Dance
Label - Loop Electronic
Live Photos - OneRepublic - Auckland - 4th February 2026
Photos/Image Credits to: Ginny Cocks
Artist/Band: One Republic, SUP by Freya Ridings
Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Wednesday, 4th February 2026
Concert Review - OneRepublic - Auckland - 4th February 2026
Review By: James Brown
Photos/Image Credits to: Ginny Cocks
Artist/Band: OneRepublic with special guest Freya Ridings
Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Wednesday 4th February 2026
Concert Review - Outfield Festival - Hawke's Bay - 31st January 2026
Review By: Rob Harbers
Event: Outfield Music, Food & Arts Festival
Venue/City: Te Awanga Downs, Hastings, New Zealand
Date of Event: Saturday 31st 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
New Music & Video Release - Yumi Zouma unveils new album - 30th January 2026
Artist Name - Yumi Zouma
Release Name - No Love Lost To Kindness
Release Date - 30th January 2026
Genre - Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Pop Rock
Label - Nettwerk
Live Photos - Greenstone Summer Series 2026 - Auckland 29th January 2026
Photos/Image Credits to: Megan Moss Photographer
Artist/Band: Iggy Pop, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, ZED
Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Thursday, 29th January 2026
New Music & Video Release - Psycho Gab drop cool, smooth, lush single 'Compass' - 30 January 2026
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Concert Review - Greenstone Summer Tour 2026 - Auckland 29th January 2026
Review By: Faith Hamblyn
Photos By: Megan Moss Photographer
Artist/Band: Iggy Pop, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, ZED
Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Thursday, 29th January 2026
New Music & Video Release - Ali Whitton releases single 'Hopeful Heart' from upcoming debut album - 30 January 2026
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New Music & Video Release - Sanoi kicks off the new year with 'Count It' from upcoming 'AUGENBLICK' - 28th January 2026
Artist Name - Sanoi
Release Name - Count It
Release Date - 28th January 2026
Genre - House Music, Techno, Ambient
Label - Loop Recordings
Live Photos - Wheatus - Auckland - 27th January 2026
Photos/Image Credits to: Ginny Cocks
Artist/Band: Wheatus Supported by Thomas Nicholas Band & Gabrielle Sterbenz
Venue/City: Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Tuesday 27th January 2026
Concert Review - Greenstone Summer Series 2026 - Taupo - 24th January 2026
Review By: Bridget Herlihy
Photos By: Megan Moss Photographer
Artist/Band: Iggy Pop, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Hoodoo Gurus, ZED
Venue/City: Taupo Amphitheatre, Taupo, New Zealand
Date of Event: Saturday, 24th January 2026
Live Photos - Greenstone Summer Series 2026 - Taupo - 24th January 2026
Photos/Image Credits to: Megan Moss Photographer
Artist/Band: Iggy Pop, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Hoodoo Gurus, ZED
Venue/City: Taupo Amphitheatre, Taupo, New Zealand
Date of Event: Saturday, 24th January 2026
New Music & Video Release - Sunset Tsunami release debut album 'Dub Till Dawn' - 23rd January 2026
Artist Name - Sunset Tsunami
Release Name - Dub Till Dawn
Release Date - 23rd January 2026
Genre - Electronic, Dub, Dance
Label - Loop Recordings
New Music & Video Release - Bic Runga releases new single 'Ghost In Your Bed' - 23rd January 2026
Artist Name - Bic Runga
Release Name - Ghost In Your Bed
Release Date - 23rd January 2026
Genre - Pop Rock, Folk Rock
Label - The Orchard
New Music & Video Release - Chet Faker releases new single Over You + music video - 23rd January 2026
Artist Name - Chet Faker
Release Name - Over You
Release Date - 23rd January 2026
Genre - Electronica, Soul Music, Trip Hop
Label - BMG