Concert Review - Leftfield - Auckland - 1st March 2026
Review By: Sarah Kidd
Artist/Band: Leftfield
Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Sunday 1st March 2026
Tour News - Chris Parker returns with brand-new live show Take A Good Hard Look At Me - 2nd March 2026
Tour News - Chris Parker returns with brand-new live show Take A Good Hard Look At Me - 2nd March 2026
NZ Tour
Tour News – Iron Maiden Announce Final Return to NZ with Guests Megadeth in Celebration of their 50th Anniversary – 27th February 2026
With a set list highlighting the biggest songs from Iron Maiden’s career-defining early decades accompanied by their most spectacular show ever
Iron Maiden are bringing their hugely acclaimed 'Run for your Lives' World Tour 2026’ to New Zealand in November 2026 to Celebrate their 50th Anniversary!
And they're bringing good friends & special guests... Megadeath!
New Music & Video Release - Paul McLaney releases Bandcamp exclusive instrumental album 'EXEGESIS' - 25th February 2026
Artist Name - Paul McLaney
Release Name - EXEGESIS
Release Date - 25th February 2026
Genre - Folk, Acoustic, Singer Songwriter
Label - Escape Artists Recordings
New Music & Video Release - Triggar Happy releases 'Zombies' from deluxe album 'Love Loyalty Respect' - 27th February 2026
Artist Name - Triggar Happy
Release Name - Zombies
Release Date - 27th February 2026
Genre - Country, Country-Rock, Hip-Hop
Label - Raging Bull Records
New Music & Video Release - Zoë Vera explores new love's thrill and fear in 'Dizzying' - 27th February 2026
Artist Name - Zoë Vera
Release Name - Dizzying
Release Date - 27th February 2026
Genre - Pop Music, Singer Songwriter, Indie-Pop
Label - Wildrun Records
News - Welcome To The Jungle relocates to take over Auckland - 27th February 2026
News - Welcome To The Jungle relocates to take over Auckland - 27th February 2026
NZ Tour
Tour News - Georgia Knight announces New Zealand tour with her live band - 27th February 2026
Tour News - Georgia Knight announces New Zealand tour with her live band - 27th February 2026
NZ Tour
New Music Release - The Veils announce new album 'Fragile World' + single 'Lungs' - 27th February 2026
Artist Name - The Veils
Release Name - Lungs
Release Date - 27th February 2026
Genre - Indie, Indie-Rock, Alternative-Rock
Label - Rough Trade
New Music & Video Release - Laufey's 'How I Get' out today from deluxe album - 26th February 2026
Artist Name - Laufey
Release Name - How I Get
Release Date - 26th February 2026
Genre - Jazz Pop, Modern Classical, Bossanova
Label - AWAL
New Music & Video Release - Josh Tatofi releases new single 'Looking For Love' - 25th February 2026
Artist Name - Josh Tatofi
Release Name - Looking For Love
Release Date - 25th February 2026
Genre - Reggae, R&B, Soul Music
Label - EMPIRE
Album Review - Marlon Williams - Te Whare Tiwekaweka
Review By: Faith Hamblyn
Artist/Band Name: Marlon Williams
Album Name: Te Whare Tīwekaweka
Label: Universal Music
Release Date: 4th April 2025
New Music & Video Release - The Jungle Giants return with 'Tell Me How It Feels' - 20th February 2026
Artist Name - The Jungle Giants
Release Name - Tell Me How It Feels
Release Date - 20th February 2026
Genre - Indie Rock, Indie-Pop, Indie Dance
Label - Amplifire Music
New Music & Video - Crystal's perfect soundtrack to the last days of summer - 20th February 2026
Artist Name - Crystal
Release Name - Make It Up To You
Release Date - 20th February 2026
Genre - Pop Music, Electro-Pop, Alt-Pop
Label - CRYSTAL
News - Loop Electronic double-release live show at Mothership on March 7th - 18th February 2026
News - Loop Electronic double-release live show at Mothership on March 7th - 18th February 2026
New Music & Video Release - Greta Van Den Brink's 'Mr Ego' from her debut album - 16th February 2026
Artist Name - Greta Van Den Brink
Release Name - Mr Ego
Release Date - 16th February 2026
Genre - Alt-Pop, Indie, Indie-Pop
Label - Greta Van Den Brink
New Music & Video Release - Chet Faker new album, 'A Love For Strangers', out now - 16th January 2026
Artist Name - Chet Faker
Release Name - A Love For Strangers
Release Date - 16th February 2026
Genre - Indie, Alternative, R&B
Label - BMG
News - Ive world tour 'Show What I Am' confirmed for New Zealand in June 2026 - 16th February 2026
News - Ive world tour 'Show What I Am' confirmed for New Zealand in June 2026 - 16th February 2026
NZ Tour
New Music & Video Release - War Child Records Announce 'HELP(2)' - 13th February 2026
Artist Name - Various Artists
Release Name - HELP(2)
Release Date - 13th February 2026
Genre - Rock Music, Indie, Alternative
Label - War Child Records
Live Photos - Courtnay & The Unholy Reverie - Auckland - 6th February 2026
Photos/Image Credits to: Ginny Cocks
Artist/Band: Courtnay & The Unholy Reverie, With Guests Silcrow & Skitch Hiker
Venue/City: Ding Dong Lounge, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Friday, 6th February 2026