Ruel – Auckland Town Hall: May 6, 2023 (Concert Review)
Ruel ruled over a sea of a adoring fans at Auckland’s Town Hall last night. It seems there was more than one coronation going on as it felt like Ruel had been crowned the new King Of Pop.
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Debora Iyall – From Alcatraz to Romeo Void: Interview
Debora Iyall was the singer for trailblazing punk/new wave band Romeo Void. Here she is to talk about the band’s glory days, the new Record Store Day release and occupying Alcatraz.
Rita Mae – Whammy Bar, May 5, 2023 (Concert Review)
Rita Mae is a new pop artist from Auckland’s wild west coast who echoes her famous Sergeant Pepper character. Lovely Rita meter maid, lovely Rita meet ‘er Mae.
Immaterial Possession Show Us Mercy Of The Crane Folk: Interview
Immaterial Possession is a band, a commune, perhaps even a cult. Their new album, Mercy Of The Crane Folk is just out. And they are sworn to secrecy when it comes to The Crane Folk.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: May 5, 2023
New Music Friday is with us once more! There’s a new one from Ed Sheeran, but you probably know that. Here are five new albums we think should also be on your radar.
Little Richard: I Am Everything Dir: Lisa Cortés (Film Review)
Little Richard: I Am Everything, the title of this documentary about the self-proclaimed “architect of rock & roll” is anything but understated, just like its subject.
Dictaphone Blues – Greetings from Glen Eden (EP Review) ⭐⭐⭐
Dictaphone Blues is multi-instrumentalist Edward Castelow’s main vehicle for his retro rock’n’roll. He describes Greetings from Glen Eden as a throw-back to the Nineties dirty garage guitar sound.
Tiny Ruins – Ceremony (Ursa Minor) (Album Review) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tiny Ruins has released Ceremony, 11 songs that are “set on the shores of Tāmaki Makaurau’s Manukau Harbour, known to locals as Old Murky,” or so the PR tells me.
Natalie Merchant Keeps Her Courage: Interview
Natalie Merchant has just released Keep Your Courage, her 9th solo album, and first collection of new songs in almost a decade.
Eilen Jewell Gets Behind The Wheel: Interview
Eilen Jewell is about to release her 9th studio album, titled Get Behind The Wheel. Find out how it was made and why its her favourite out of the nine.