Joan As Police Woman – Hollywood Avondale June 11, 2022
Joan As Police Woman put on a show in Avondale last night that was both exquisite and shambolic. The music was wonderful, but there were a few glitches.
Chelsea Wolfe – The Powerstation: June 10, 2022: Concert Review
Chelsea Wolfe makes a powerful entrance on the stage amidst swirling mist and a big drum tattoo. Dressed in black and you sense the Three Witches of MacBeth are working some spells. It’s a cold, windy and wet night outside the Powerstation. All the thunder and light show is in the house.
The New Loungehead – Ponsonby Social Club, 4 June 2022: Concert Review
The New Loungehead having been dormant for a quarter century, break out of suspended animation courtesy of nefarious viral DNA/RNA hacks to emanate their mutated selves at current Jazz mecca, Ponsonby Social Club, for two sell-out shows.
Arab Strap – Tuning Fork, Auckland 5 June 2022: Concert Review
Arab Strap play their first show in New Zealand and we are welcomed by I don’t give a fuck about the past/ All I need’s an invitation. It’s an invocation as much as a greeting from Aidan Moffat, the Scottish Beat Poet voice and Malcolm Middleton lead guitar, as they begin with The Turning of […]
Cate Le Bon – Hollywood Avondale June 5, 2022
Cate Le Bon put on a perfectly paced show to the delight of a house full of music lovers last night at the elegantly regal Hollywood Cinema in Avondale.
Lucy Dacus – Hollywood Avondale June 3, 2022
Lucy Dacus brought her Home Video Tour to New Zealand last night with the first of four shows taking place at Auckland’s Classic Hollywood Cinema in Avondale.
Tiny Ruins & Finn Andrews at the Tuning Fork 1 June 2022
Tiny Ruins with Finn Andrews at the Tuning Fork Birthdays are joyous occasions that warrant celebration. And celebration was in the air at the Tuning Fork last night. The cause? Both that we can be at live music again with ease after difficult and diffident times. And that this fine venue has now reached its […]
Daniel Armstrong and the Monsoons – Tuning Fork, 27 May 2022: Concert Review
Daniel Armstrong and the Monsoons played enthralling and unsettling Power Pop for just over an hour at the Tuning Fork tonight. They conjured up that atmosphere immediately, with an old American Songbook classic, Dream a Little Dream, to start the show.
We Mavericks – Kumeu Live, May 21, 2022 (Concert Review)
We Mavericks are Folk duo Victoria Vigenser from Auckland and Lindsay Martin from New South Wales, and tonight at the boutique Art gallery and intimate music venue in Boganville (Auckland’s Wild West), they lay out timeless acoustic Roots music featuring their sophomore album Grief’s a Gardener, released last year.
Georgia Lines – Auckland War Memorial Museum May 16, 2022
Georgia Lines brought her songs, her voice and a few members of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra out to the Domain to help celebrate New Zealand Music Month.
Darryn Harkness – Wine Cellar May 14, 2022
Darryn Harkness took over The Wine Cellar solo and with members of Loud Ghost and New Telepathics. And we got a surprise warmup set from Will Saunders.
Anthonie Tonnon – Hollywood Theatre, 14 May 2022: Concert Review
Anthonie Tonnon is looking fashionably retro on stage in New Zealand’s oldest theatre, the Hollywood in Avondale, and with his band lays out a charged and enthralling set featuring latest album Leave Love Out of This.
Ocean Alley – Spark Arena, May 14, 2022 (Concert Review)
Ocean Alley performed at a sold-out Spark Arena last night, pacifying and uniting the audience with their distinctly psychedelic alt-rock sound and featuring solid support by surf-rock openers, Hockey Dad.
French For Rabbits – Tuning Fork May 14, 2022
French For Rabbits captivated an attentive audience on the last stop on their national tour to celebrate the release of their third studio album The Overflow.
Lilypad – The Veils, Bic Runga, Nadia Reid: May 8, 2022
Lilypad opened in Auckland on Mothers’ Day with a lineup that included The Veils, Bic Runga, Nadia Reid and Arahi.
Tablefox – Anthology Lounge, 6 May 2022: Concert Review
Tablefox take to the stage at the Lounge and it’s a welcome noise attack as they power through opening songs Hold Fire and Nothing Ever Changes. Guitar a sonic scythe through the top of the skull. Single stroke sustained strums like Johnny Ramone. The drums are climbing over the top.
Lee Martin – Kumeu Live, 30 April 2022: Concert Review
Lee Martin won the hearts of everyone who attended the intimate lounge style venue in Auckland’s Wild West. She’s a true Van Morrison aficionado and looks like Janet Planet riding around with him in Woodstock. Have a look at the (vinyl) cover of Tupelo Honey.
Garageland – Powerstation April 30, 2022 (Concert Review)
Garageland not only brought back the 90s, but they brought back live music to New Zealand’s premiere music venue, The Powerstation.
Jackie Bristow – Anthology Lounge Auckland, 28 April 2022: Concert Review
Jackie Bristow begins the show tonight with Whistle Blowin’ and immediately her soulful voice sends evocative shivers around the Anthology Lounge. Jackie is promoting her brand-new album Outsider which has received huge interest in the Indie music press in America. This tour started in Nelson and is goin’ up the country before finishing at her […]
Odds and Ends – Tuning Fork Auckland, 23 April 2022: Concert Review
Odds and Ends are a Power Pop four-piece Auckland band, and tonight is a launch for brand-new single Something Else. The Tuning Fork is hosting a predominantly young audience tonight, and they are genuinely keen and enthusiastic when the headliners hit the stage at close to 10pm.