Concert Review - The Longest Johns - Auckland - 22nd May 2025
Review By: Sarah Kidd
Artist/Band: The Longest Johns Sup by Alibi & the Wolves
Venue/City: The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event Thursday 22nd May 2025
Live Photos - The Longest Johns - Auckland - 22nd May 2025
Photos By: Ginny Cocks
Artist/Band: The Longest Johns Sup by Alibi & the Wolves
Venue/City: The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event Thursday 22nd May 2025
Tour News - Rob Thomas confirms The All Night Days tour is heading to Aotearoa in 2025
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Rob Thomas today announced three nationwide New Zealand dates on his global The All Night Days Tour, celebrating his forthcoming sixth solo album All Night Days and the 20th anniversary of his acclaimed debut solo record …Something to Be.
Tour News - Acclaimed Irish Folk Trio Amble Return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026
Amble, the critically acclaimed three-piece folk group hailing from Ireland, today announce their return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2026, in support of their highly anticipated debut album, Reverie.
Tour News - Daily J - Announce 'One For The Road' New Zealand Tour Ahead Of Move To Australia
Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland-based indie darlings Daily J have announced their 'One For The Road' New Zealand tour before making the jump across the ditch to Australia later this year.
New Music & Video Release - Michael Llewellyn delivers poetic and raw sophomore record I’m Gorgeous - May 2025
Artist Name: Michael Llewellyn
Release Name - I’m Gorgeous
Release Date - 20th May 2025
Genre - Alternative / Indie
Tour News - Brant Bjork Trio announce 3 date NZ Tour
Brant Bjork has spent over a quarter of a century at the heart of California’s desert rock scene. Now in 2025, he’s bringing his band to New Zealand for three exlusive shows, thanks to Waxstar Touring and Valhalla Touring.
New Music & Video Release - True North arrive with emotive debut single, No Exit Wound - May 2025
Artist Name: True North
Release Name - No Exit Wound
Release Date - 19th May 2025
Genre - Rock, NZ Music
Label - Independent
Comedy News - Neema Naz returns to Australia and New Zealand with ‘My Estupid Life’ tour
Neema Naz, stand-up comedian and content creator, announces his “My Estupid Life’ tour for Australia and New Zealand.
Tour News - Sombr announces debut headline AU & NZ dates as part of his Late Nights & Young Romance World Tour
Frontier Touring is hyped to announce 19-year-old, alternative-pop artist sombr will make his Australia and New Zealand headline debut this December.
Concert Review - ZZ Top - Auckland - 17th May 2025
Review By: Faith Hamblyn
Artist/Band: ZZ Top with Special Guest George Thorogood & the Destroyers
Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Saturday 17th May 2025
Live Photos - ZZ Top - Auckland - 17th May 2025
Photos By: Ginny Cocks
Artist/Band: ZZ Top with Special Guest George Thorogood & the Destroyers
Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Saturday 17th May 2025
Concert Review - Joan as Policewoman - Auckland - 15th May 2025
Review By: Leza E
Artist/Band: Joan As A Policewoman
Venue/City: Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Friday 16th May 2025
Live Photos - Alt-Wave: Sonically Kiwi - Auckland - 16th May 2025
Photos By: Ginny Cocks
Artist/Band: The Rvmes, Capricore, Pat’s Cave & Pony
Venue/City: Paraoa Brewing Co., Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Friday 16th May 2025
Industry News - Breakthrough Finalists and First Performers announced for Aotearoa Music Awards 2025
Finalists have been announced for Breakthrough Artist of the Year for this year's Aotearoa Music Awards, as well as the first performers for the show.
New Music Ixaras advances With exhilarating single 'This City' - May 2025
Artist Name: Ixaras
Release Name - This City
Release Date - 16th May 2025
Genre - Indie Pop
Label - Anti-Dismal
New Music & Video Release - Jessie J drops latest single Living My Best Life
Artist Name: Jessie J
Release Name: Living My Best Life
Release Date: 16th May 2025
Genre: Pop, Dance Pop
Label: Darco Artist Partnerships (D.A.P)
Tour News - Viagra Boys add second Auckland show
With tickets for all cities on sale at 1pm today, promoters are excited to announce a second and final Auckland show for Swedish post-punkers Viagra Boys – bringing their riotous show to New Zealand for the very first time next January.
New Music & Video Release - Indie-pop artist Em reflects on living life to the fullest on new single Love to Be - May 2025
Artist Name: Em
Release Name - Love to Be
Release Date - Friday 16th May 2025
Genre - Indie Pop, Pop, Folk
Label - Independent
Live Photos - Myles Smith - Auckland - 15th May 2025
Photos By: Ginny Cocks
Artist/Band: Myles Smith Supported by Will Swinton
Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Thursday 15th May 2025