Tour News - Mel Parsons Announces Solo Spring Tour in 2019
Needing little introduction on these shores, award-winning singer songwriter Mel Parsons is hitting the road with her new album 'Glass Heart' for an intimate solo tour of some her favourite New Zealand venues.
New Music Radar: Hold Out, The Dead Amigos
Forming in early 2016 from the most unlikely late-night encounter, The Dead Amigos have been unrelenting in spreading their unique sound across Australia. A blend of blues-y stoner rock, psychedelia and funk, the St Kilda four-piece is back with their first single since their debut: Hold Out.
New Music Radar: On Channel Me, Andrew Fagan
Andrew Fagan returns with a satirical take on today’s social media preoccupied society. Being an amateur social anthropologist, it is a topic close to his heart. Listen to new track On Channel Me below, off Fagan’s forthcoming solo album Act Normal, due for release in October on Southbound.
New Music Radar: Jump, RAZÉ
Award-winning New Zealand artist RAZÉ has just dropped her new single Jump, a groovy and melodic tune, which shines a light on her powerful and sultry vocals and unique blend of soul and RnB.
New Music Radar: Rain In The River, Molly Devine
Kiwi pop artist and songwriter Molly Devine makes her mark this August with her brand new EP, RAIN IN THE RIVER.
Book Review: Dead People I Have Known, Shayne Carter
By Andra Jenkin
Title/Author: Dead People I Have Known / Shayne Carter
Concert Review - Ride - Auckland - 29th August 2019
By: Floyd Lee
Artist: Ride
Date: Tursday 29th August 2019
Venue: Powerstation, Auckland, NZ
Live Photos - Ride - Auckland - 29th August 2019
Photos By: Megan Moss
Artist/Band: Ride
Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, NZ
Date of Event: Thursday 29th August 2019
Soundsplash 2020 - First Line-up for Raglan and Timaru Festivals announced!
Soundsplash 2020 locks in some
of the biggest names in music for Raglan and Timaru festivals including Peking Duk (DJ set), Polo G, Winston Surfshirt, Stan Walker, Mitch James, Tiki Taane and Sons of Zion!
Presented By Pato Entertainment & Mitch Lowe (Audiology)
Interview: Hermitude
By Andra Jenkin
Elgusto, one part of the innovative electronic/dance music duo, Hermitude, sat down with one of our interviewers this past week; chatting about their loaded schedule, the bands ethos, how they communicate an instrumental show, and their creative collaborations.
New Music Radar: Kill or Be Killed, LORD
Australian metallers LORD release new video clip for Kill or Be Killed.
New Music Radar: Guilty Talk, Lips
It’s been a good week for Lips fans, with the release of the brilliant new stand-alone single and video Guilty Talk and the news that the duo behind the giant pair of lips on legs, Stephanie Brown and Fen Ikner, are currently in their studio working on their long anticipated full length debut, due for release in April next year.
New Music Radar: Bulgarian Mountains, Thomas Oliver
Thomas Oliver is known for his tender vocals, his unique songwriting, his engaging demeanour on stage and his presence in multiple facets of music. His last studio album titled FLOATING IN THE DARKNESS debuted at #6 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart and combined elements of soul, roots and folk and his signature self-production and mixing.
The new single Bulgarian Mountains is out now! This will feature on the new album THE BRIGHTEST LIGHT to be released on March 6, 2020 on V2 Records, with a release show in Paradiso, Amsterdam the same day.
Mousey announces first ever NZ tour in support of debut album, Lemon Law
One of the most exciting new acts in New Zealand music, Mousey, has just announced her first-ever nationwide tour to celebrate the release of her debut album, LEMON LAW, due for release on October 4. Mousey and her six-piece band will kick off the nine-date tour in Raglan on October 4; winding up in Akaroa on October 24.
The Flaming Lips add special guest, The Grates, to Brisbane show
photog. George Salisbury
Tickets on sale now!
Brisbane’s own indie rock royalty, The Grates, have been invited along for the ride, and will treat their hometown crowd to classics from their extensive and impressive catalogue of tunes including 19-20-20 and Turn Me On.
Live Photos - Nathan Haines - Auckland - 24th August 2019
Photos By: Chris Zwaagdyk
Artist/Band: Nathan Haines
Venue/City: Civic Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Saturday 24th August 2019
Live Photos - Justin Townes Earle - Auckland - 23rd August 2019
Photos By: Trevor Villers
Artist/Band: Justin Townes Earle
Venue/City: The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Friday 23rd August 2019
Concert Review - Dope Lemon - Powerstation - 22nd August 2019
By Teylor Moss
Artist: Dope Lemon
Date: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Venue:Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand
Live Photos - Dope Lemon - Auckland - 22nd August 2019
Photos By: Megan Moss
Artist/Band: Dope Lemon
Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Soundspalsh Festival Expands to the South Island in 2020
Soundsplash, one of New Zealand’s longest-running festivals, will expand next year with the event taking place simultaneously in Raglan and now Timaru. Dates for the festival have been announced from the 17th-19th January 2020. Presented By Pato Entertainment & Mitch Lowe (Audiology)