Interview: Street Chant
The 2017 Taite Music Prize takes place tonight, Tuesday April 18th at an invite only event at the Civic Theatre's Wintergarden in Auckland City. We had the chance to flick nominee Emily Edrossa from Street Chant a few questions ahead of the award.
Concert Review - Blondie & Cyndi Lauper - Auckland - 17th April 2017
By Wal Reid
Artist: Blondie & Cyndi Lauper
Date / Venue: Monday April 17th, 2017 - Vector Arena, Auckland
Interview: Push Push
By Wal Reid
Push Push, a band that needs no introduction, are back on the comeback ‘trail’ so to speak. The iconic song Trippin’ is forever etched in Kiwi music fans minds, however after the nineties the band suddenly fell off the radar, begging the question: “Where are they now?”
Interview: Devin Townsend
By Mark Derricutt
Over the last week there have been lots of discussion surrounding the unfortunate events at last weekend's Windhand/Cough show at Auckland's 'Kings Arms Tavern', and if there's one one thing to take away from it - it's that you should always be prepared for the worst, and have some form of plan for dealing with it.
Interview: Quinn Sullivan
By Poppy Tohill
At just eighteen years of age, Quinn Sullivan has packed some extraordinary experiences into his decade-long career.
Interview: Little Hurricane
By Poppy Tohill
In anticipation of the release of their brilliant record Same Sun Same Moon, I caught up with Celeste “C.C.” Spina and Anthony "Tone" Catalano, of the San Diego duo, Little Hurricane, to talk about the upcoming release, the time they were chased by a big hurricane and the advert on Craigslist that was the beginning of everything..
Concert Review - Snarky Puppy - Auckland - 6th April 2017
By James Whitlock
Artist: Snarky Puppy
Date / Venue: Thursday April 6th, 2017 - The Powerstation, Auckland
Concert Review - Oro '17 - Auckland - 8th April 2017
By Eve Cheemur
Date / Venue: Saturday April 8th, 2017 - Woodhill Forest, Muriwai
Sleepmakeswaves - Concert Review with Photos
By Gray Vickers
It's been a busy year already for Sydney's Sleepmakeswaves. They've traversed Australia supporting Post Hardcore heavyweights Underoath, as well as embarking on an extensive tour of China
Interview - Garry Campbell (Rust) - April 2017
Sydney Based punk band Rust are on the bill at tonights PUNK IT UP Festival. Gray Vickers spoke with lead singer Garry Campbell. Listen to the interview tohear more of Garry's stories from the road, including how he acquired the coolest toilet seat ever (pictured). And get your ass off to the Kings Arms Tavern TONIGHT!!!!!
Comedy Review - Cosmic Shambles - Auckland - 4th April 2017
By Eve Cheesmur
Date / Venue: Tuesday April 4th, 2017 - Aotea Centre, Auckland
Interview: Helmet
By Mark Derricutt
Helmet - commonly called "Thinking Mans Hard Rock" in its early days due to the clean cut nature of its members, and their penchant for odd, staccato, jittery rock.
Concert Review - Don Henley with special guest Jewel - Christchurch - 21st March 2017
By Shane Jones
Artist: Don Henley with special guest Jewel
Date / Venue: Tuesday March 21st - Horncastle Arena, Christchurch
Interview: The Delta Riggs
By Poppy Tohill
When I sat down with Australian rockers The Delta Riggs lead singer, Elliot Hammond and bassist Michael Tramonte (Monte) all I knew them for was the fact that Elliot thinks he’s Noel Gallagher and they ruin people’s nights, but as we delve deeper into a fantastically, strange conversation I discovered that the people who say such things are false.
Interview: Rousseau
Rousseau declares herself an imperfect everywoman. Her raw honesty and satirical take on working life immediately mark her songwriting out as something special.
Interview - Mark Tremonti - March 2017
By: Gray Vickers
Artist: Mark Tremonti
Date: March 2017
Interview: Aaron Chalmers
Recently we had Geordie heart throb and all round good guy Aaron Chalmers hit OUR shores and filled us in on what’s been happening around the town.
Interview: Head Like A Hole
By Wal Reid
Kiwi rockers Head Like a Hole, or more affectionately known to fans as HLAH, have seen a few things in their time. Guitarist Nigel Regan jokes at the thought of playing ‘starkers’ again citing, “I think I’m a bit soft around the middle to get naked these days.”