Despite missing last night’s show in Christchurch due to “unforeseen circumstances”, Evan Dando is expected to perform tonight at Auckland’s Tuning Fork in celebration of the reissue of his only solo album, 2003’s Baby I’m Bored. Dando has always had a somewhat “erratic” reputation which made the prospect of interviewing him all that more interesting. […]
Prepare yourself, for better or worse, this is mostly likely the future of live music. Instead of classic rock trio Cream (Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce), we are presented with Baker and Bruce’s sons along with the son of a Clapton family friend and a couple of ringers…former Deep Purple/Black Sabbath member Glenn […]
Born in Texas and living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, John Moreland is a big, burly guy who makes big, burly music. Moreland’s new album, Big Bad Luv finds the roots-rocker in a celebratory mood after the success of his 2015 album, High On Tulsa Heat. While that record was a mostly solo effort, this new one […]
Despite being a garage-punk outfit, The Pinheads are not a Ramones tribute band, their name is derived from their love of bowling. Their sound, however, does draw from 70s punk along with 60s garage and surf.
In addition to adding his voice to Aldous Harding’s new album, Mike Hadreas, aka Perfume Genius, has just released his latest studio record. And, like Harding, he and producer Blake Mills offer up a raft of sonic surprises.
Benjamin Booker is about to release his second album later this week. It’s called Witness, and after listening to an advance copy of it over the past few weeks, I can safely say that its going to be one of the highlights of 2017. The title track features a guest vocal by Mavis Staples, but […]
Sun Kil Moon put on an extraordinary show last night at Auckland’s Tuning Fork. The gig included a special guest, a tribute to a fallen rocker, a previously unheard song and a performance that was as much stand-up comedy as rock and roll.
Julia Jacklin’s star has been on the rise for about a year now. The Australian singer-songwriter recorded her acclaimed debut album in New Zealand. Now she returns for one last headlining performance before heading back into the studio.
Former King Cannons front man Luke Yeoward drops by The 13th Floor to talk about the release of his debut solo album, Ghosts. Luke also performs three songs from the album.
There is no doubt that Aldous Harding’s music is polarising. Some (like me), love it, others find her vocal affectations annoying and her intense live performances, either weirdly comedic or darkly disturbing. But Harding’s recent appearance on Later With Jools finds the artist taking things further than ever… big, dramatic gestures, a voice that careens […]
