Tall Folk are self-described as a pair with “long limbs and swirling harmonies,” and are comprised of Jack Ringhand, whose roots are in the Midwest of the US and Lara Robertson who hails from Dunedin. What this collection Wiser (recorded by Tom Bell of Port Chalmers Recording Service) offers is a refreshing blend of harmony-based […]
French for Rabbits made an appearance at the Auckland Arts Festival back in March and band leader Brooke Singer made a comment that was at once humorous and insightful: “Excuse us being a bit awkward. We’re a band of introverts.” The Overflow, their third album, is a glorious celebration of that introvert disposition. Its tracks […]
Age Pryor releases a new collection that feels like music made Level 4 lockdown: reflective, hopeful and ultimately uplifting. His first solo album in 14 years, Invisible Lines offers superbly delicate vocal tracks and a rich range of influences: alt folk, jazz and pure pop. And even a little rap.
It was a Thursday evening of superb songwriting at the Wine Cellar with Pickle Darling and Treenurse delivering brilliant sets to a packed house.
Billed as Luke Buda ‘coming out of solo retirement’, this was an evening of ethereal electronica and wry new songs.
Miles Calder was in top form at the Wine Cellar Thursday night, with a well-oiled performance, sprinkled with new songs. Robin Kearns files this review:
Sheep, Dog & Wolf is the artistic name adopted by Daniel McBride, whose Two Minds ends a seven year hiatus. These songs are in equal part chants and poems set to complex and deliciously repetitive rhythms. The eight-track song cycle is exquisite and, as a collection, feel like invitations into expansive meditative and emotional landscapes.
