Feature - Beth Hart - October 2016
By Poppy Tohill
Earlier this year, Blues Blast Magazine likened interviewing Beth Hart to, ‘flying a kite in a hurricane.’ A perfect description of the crazy whirlwind that occurs, as you’re strung along on a thoroughly enjoyable ride by Hart’s infectiously loveable energy.
The Rubens
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.
Hayes Carll
Hayes Carll is in town for The Southern Fork Americana Fest is returning for 2016 and hosted at the intimate surroundings of The Tuning Fork between October 7-16.
Interview - Andrea Ferro (Lacuna Coil) - October 2016
By Gray Vickers
In May of this year, after numerous line-up changes and a renewed vitalisation, Lacuna Coil unleashed their album 'Delirium' onto the world and sparked a whole new chapter in the bands career.
Tower Of Power
Performing since 1968, Tower of Power (or TOP for short) originated in Oakland California and have delivered their own brand of funky rhythms and driving grooves to fans across the world.
Interview - Jahra 'Rager' Wasasala
Jahra Wasasala will be performing twice in the upcoming Tempo Dance Festival (04 – 16 October). Presenting her own work in a line-up of contemporary pacific artists - SIVA Niu Sila and dancing in a contemporary showcase Taumata: Four New Works.
Mel Parsons
By Wal Reid
Singer/song writer Mel Parson’s is sporting a hella-cool blue leather jacket. Smiling as we exchange greetings, sitting down to chat. “ I brought it in Melbourne I think” she says of her cool sartorial purchase, my coffee arrives as if perfectly timed to start the interview.
Villainy
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...
Black Mountain
Vancouver five piece Black Mountain are heading to New Zealand for the first time, touring with their fourth proper album, IV.
Interview - Escape The Fate
By Nikki Russian
Escape The Fate are heading to New Zealand in October to tour their 2015 record Hate Me. Frontman and vocalist Craig Mabbitt is out in California at the time of interview, working on a record for his side-project, The Dead Rabbitts.
The Coathangers
By Poppy Tohill
Explosive and sassy ~ The Coathangers have been an integral part of Atlanta's punk scene for ten years now and following the release of their fifth, full-length studio album Nosebleed Weekend earlier this year, New Zealand are in for a treat this weekend as the all-girl trio head to our part of the world for the very first time.
Interview - Hammond Gamble - September 2016
Artist: Hammond Gamble
Interview Date: September 2016
Tim Draxl
Freeway - The Chet Baker Journey, is heading to Auckland as part of the Auckland Live International Cabaret Season. Chet Baker was the prototype of 20th-century cool. His movie star looks and honeyed vocals won him pop stardom, while his effortless trumpet playing earned the respect of the jazz elite.
Interview - Henry Wagons
Henry Wagons is heading to New Zealand this week, where he'll be playing shows at The Tuning Fork in Auckland on Friday September 16th and Blue Smoke in Christchurch on Saturday September 17th.
Steven Wilson
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.
Nicola Kawana
Currently running at the Q Theatre in Auckland, Sister Anzac is set in Gallipoli in 1915, and focuses on the nurses who went there on the hospital ship the Maheno. Like the men they boldly put their hands up. 14 were accepted for this first trip, travelling as if they were heading for a big adventure. The horror they met is history.
MAALA
By Wal Reid
Musician Maala is upbeat about his new album Composure as I meet him remarking “This is the second time we’ve met.” The first time was at Hum Salon in Grafton where I first met him playing as Evan Sinton, sitting at the piano in the worn-out Victorian homestead that’s converted into a community drop in.
