Concert Review: Chelsea Wolfe - Auckland - 10th June 2022
By: Reviewer Name Teylor Moss
Artist: Band/Artist Name Chelsea Wolfe
Date: Friday 10th June 2022
Venue: Powerstation, Auckland, NZL
Concert Review: L.A.B - Auckland - 22nd January 2022
By: Daryl Habraken (AKA The Mole)
Artist/Band: L.A.B, (Supported by; Sir Dave Dobbyn, Ladi6, The Black Seeds, Katchafire, JessB, RIIKI)
Venue/City: Outer Fields, Western Springs, Auckland, NZL
Date of Event: Saturday 22nd January 2022
Concert Review: Groove in the Grapes - Tauranga - 22nd January 2022
By: Ginny C
Artist/Band: The Feelers, Sound Republic, The Meteors
Venue/City: Tauranga Creek Winery, Tauranga, NZL
Date of Event: Saturday 22nd January 2022
Studio Interview - Daryl Habraken (AKA The Mole) Speaks with Mikey Havoc - 21 March 2022
The Mole speaks with New Zealand ‘Radio Relic’ & Vocalist of Push Push about their slot at the upcoming Bay Rock at the Historic Village Green, Tauranga next weekend; how music has changed over the last 30 years and a little about the future of Push Push. Thanks Mikey; it was fantastic to have you in the studio!
By: Daryl Habraken (AKA The Mole)
New Music Review - Soul Love Trippa by Salmonella Dub - November - 2021
Review By: Daryl Habraken
Artist/Band Name: Salmonella Dub
Album Name: Soul Love Trippa
Label:n Blackout
Concert Review: A Special Evening With John Butler - Auckland - 16th May 2021
By: Jake Ebdale
Artist: John Butler
Date: Sunday 16th May 2021
Venue: Powerstation, Auckland, NZL
New Music Review & Special Feature Notes - Malcolm Black (posthumous release) Songs for the Family
Artist/Band Name: Malcolm Black
Album Name: Songs for the Family (Posthumous Album Release)
Release Date: 10th May 2021
Concert Review: Marlon Williams - Auckland - 25 March 2021
By: Daryl Habraken
Artist: Marlon Williams
Date: Thursday 25th March 2021
Venue: The Hollywood Theatre, AKL, NZL
Concert Review: Crowded House - Auckland - 19th March 2021
By: Jake Ebdale
Artist: Crowded House (with Reb Fountain)
Date: Friday 19th March 2021
Venue: Spark Arena, Auckland, NZL
Interview - Mark Jansen of Epica speaks with Mark Derricutt - January 2021
Like many, my love for symphonic metal can be traced back to the debut of Nightwish. Before that, however, Angra, Blind Guardian and After Forever had captivated my ears with their blending of orchestras, heavy melodies, and starting a dangerous hobby of peak soundstage in headphones.
By: Mark Derricutt
Interview - Hoody Time, Bosho, and Max Duncan speak The Truth with Mark Derricutt - December 2020
Just over four years ago I ‘met’ Joey Talmage (Hoody Time) - the American rapper/hip-hop artist via reddit's r/newzealand sub ahead of his tour, and subsequent emigration to New Zealand. I managed to catch up with Hoody, and new found collaborators Bo Ade-Simpson (Bosho) and Max Duncan prior to the literal New Year release of MUSIC.
Interview - Dave White of Heathen speaks with Mark Derricutt - August 2020
Back in August, ahead of the release of Empire of the Blind - Mark Derricutt sat down with David White to discuss all things Heathen.
Interview - Tom Nauman of Primal Fear speaks with Mark Derricutt - July 2020
Misplaced somewhere among the madness of 2020; just prior to it's release - I found myself on a cold rainy night, waiting for TOM NAUMAN - guitarist for long standing German Power Metal masters PRIMAL FEAR to talk about the release of METAL COMMANDO - the bands thirteenth release.
By: Mark Derricutt
Concert Review: Artist - Th’ Dudes - Auckland - 26th November 2020
By: Jake Ebdale
Artist: Th’ Dudes
Date: Thursday 26th November 2020
Venue: Town Hall, Auckland, NZ
Interview - Imugi speaks with Mark Derricutt - November 2020
Revealing his electronic/synth-pop loving alter ego - Mark Derricutt spoke to Auckland duo Imugi about their new release Dragonfruit, discovering music, and their upcoming December shows at Meow and The Tuning Fork.
Interview - Brett Campbell of Pallbearer speaks with Mark Derricutt - October 2020
Doom metal is not always about sorrow and gloom, but can often be an emotional journey of reflection and healing - Brett Campbell of Arkansas doom metallers Pallbearer talks to Mark Derricutt about their latest album Forgotten Days.
By: Mark Derricutt
Concert Review: Fat Freddy's Drop - Auckland - 7th November 2020
By: Jake Ebdale
Artist: Fat Freddy’s Drop
Date: Saturday 7th November 2020
Venue: (The Cauldren) Spark Arena, AKL, NZ
Interview - Tim Lucier of The Kingsmen speaks with Mark Derricutt - May 2020
It now seems like a lifetime ago that I sat down to talk with Tim Lucier, guitarist for Rhode Island newcomers Kingsmen to discuss their debut album “Revenge. Forgiveness. Recovery”, an album that's still getting regular rotation around the house.
By: Mark Derricutt
Concert Review: Artist - Leisure - Auckland - 17th October 2020
By: Darryl Habraken
Artist: Leisure (Elemental Night Curated Concert Series)
Date: Saturday 18th October 2020
Venue: Houptoun Alpha, Auckland, NZ
Interview - Paul McLaney of Gramsci speaks with Mark Derricutt
Released during the height of a global pandemic, Paul McLaney and Gramsci return after a fifteen year hiatus with the release of their critically acclaimed album, Inheritance, and with the recent return to Alert Level One a confirmed and rescheduled live performance of the album at Auckland's ASB Waterfront Theatre on Friday 16th October.
By: Mark Derricutt