They Might Be Giants
By Alva Casey
They Might Be Giants are heading to New Zealand this May to play shows on Friday May 17th at Bodega inWellington and Saturday May 18th at the Kings Arms in Auckland.
Max Raptor
By Scott Birnie
Hot off the UK summer circuit, I managed to catch up with Wil Ray, frontman for English rock upstarts Max Raptor. With only a few years' experience and one album under their belt they are rapidly carving a path on the punk rock scene.
Interview - Bella Kalolo
By Maegan Johnsen
The soulful Bella Kalolo performed last week at the Festival Of Colour in Wanaka. Maegan Johnsen caught up with her and found out some more about the talented songstress.
Nathan Haines
Nathan Haines has just released his ninth studio album Vermillion Skies. The follow up to his Tui winning record The Poets Embrace, Haines relocated to London last year, but returned to New Zealand before Christmas to record Vermillion Skies and play some theatre shows around the country.
Beastwars
It's been two years since Beastwars released their critically acclaimed debut self-titled album. The recording debuted at #15 on the NZ Top 40 charts, was shortlisted for the 2012 Taite Music Prize, was nominated twice at 2011's New Zealand Music Awards winning Best Album Artwork and was a finalist forBest Rock Album.
Interview - Watermelon Slim
By Maegan Johnsen
Legendary bluesman Watermelon Slim is currently halfway through his 'Up Close And Personal' tour of New Zealand.
Brownhill
Wellington based reggae band BrownHill have just released their debut album 'First Love'.
The nine-piece group, featuring Caesar Masoe, Afele Tolai, Ezra Iupeli, Giovanni Lesa, James Feaunati, Mat Pa'ese, Venu Masoe, A'aifou Ta'anoa and Natu Sopoaga, are quickly coming one of New Zealand's premier reggae bands.
Interview - The Bads - April 2013
The Bads have just released their latest studio album 'Travel Light' (check out our review HERE). Consisting of Dianne Swann and Brett Adams, The Bads have forged a solid reputation as one of the most musically talented couples in New Zealand.
Myth Of Democracy
Myth Of Democracy are opening for Frank Turner in Auckland on Saturday April 6th at the Kings Arms. Mike O'Connor fired a few questions to Matt Billington - the brainchild of Myth of Democracy.
Tahuna Breaks
By Paul Ballard
Auckland seven-piece Tahuna Breaks are back and there are some wiki-rumours that we might be seeing more of an electronic side to this funk band. I caught up with drummer Tim Gemmell over a couple of cold ciders on a very balmy Newmarket evening. The intention was to investigate the rumours and find out what these guys have been up to over the past three years...
Rival State
By Will Brown
Rival State are set to hit the road next month, joining fellow NZ band Villainy on a nationwide tour.
In 2012 Rival State released their long awaited debut album 'Apollo Me', which shot to number one on the NZ Album charts and included the singles 'Sleep Talker' & 'Four Leaf Clover'.
Nina McSweeney
By Ben Doy
Following a long list of successes to her name, Nina McSweeney has released her highly anticipated debut album 'The Bitter Sea'.
Maree Sheehan
By Will Brown
Maree Sheehan helped pave the way for women in the New Zealand music industry in the 1990s by breaking the singer-songwriter mould and bringing homegrown dance-pop to the foreground. Now after a decade-long hiatus, she is poised to step back into the spotlight with a stunning new 10-track album'Chasing Light' which is to be released on February 15th.
Fat Freddy's Drop
By Will Brown
2013 is looking to be a big year for Fat Freddy's Drop.
The band are currently putting the finishing touches on their third studio album 'Blackbird' and are about to embark on the Classic Hits Winery Tour with The Adults and AnikaBoh&Hollie (Anika Moa, Boh Runga and Hollie Smith), playing 17 dates around the country.