Concert Review: Jeremy Redmore – Wine Cellar June 11, 2021
More than a little late, Jeremy Redmore finally gets his album launch show a full year after the release of his second solo album, The Brightest Flame.
Photo Gallery: Powerfest – June 6, 2021 New Lynn Community Centre
Powerfest! Congratulations to Andrew Matai and his Powertool Records on the event of their 20th Anniversary.
Concert Review: Dual at Whammy, 4 June 2021
At 10pm The Whammy bar is crowded and when Dual come on stage just before 10.20pm it is clear they have evolved since I last saw them. They have added live drums to support Maurice Miller’s vocals and electronics, and Jamie Pyne’s guitar.
Concert Review: Kita – Neck of the Woods 6 June 2021
Nikita Tu-Bryant, with her back-combed bouffant, looks poised and triumphant as the trio called Kita take the stage. With the opening salvo from the drummer, a Ginger Baker-style rapid-fire assault, they run through most of the tracks from newly-minted debut album Kita.
Concert Review: The Phoenix Foundation & Dianne Swann
The Phoenix Foundation & Dianne Swann. The shared birthday weekend has sparked a celebration on the left-side of the Spark Arena. I wonder who’s having more fun, The Queen or The Tuning Folk’s patrons as it’s inaugurated birthday series thrusts into full swing.
Concert Review: Klang Dance at Whammy 5 June 2021
Klang Dance celebrates three years of forward-thinking techno. Where else but the dark, mysterious cavern that is Whammy Bar could this possibly be honoured?
Concert Review: Jakob – The Tuning Fork June 4, 2021
Monumental music of towering soundscapes and primal energy. Jakob could be three monks who suddenly materialise on stage and proceed to play music which is eternal like the weather.
Princess Chelsea Heads ‘Goin’ Live with Chabs & Milky’ at Whammy Bar 29 May, 2021
Princess Chelsea & LEAO & Vincent H.L played a live-streamed show at Whammy on Saturday night. Dedee W was there to tell us all about it.
Concert Review: Keeley Shade – The Wine Cellar May 29, 2021
More good vibes at The Wine Cellar this weekend as Keeley Shade and friends put on a show to promote her new EP, Give Me Time.
Concert Review: Swerve City & Curlys Jewels – Anthology Lounge 30 May 2021
A Metal showcase tonight from the two headliners at the Anthology Lounge. Curlys Jewels brought a polar blast from home town Wellington with them and won the fans over with disciplined and relentless riffs and a totally winning and charismatic performance from singer Jel Pollock. Then Swerve City dialed up the heat of the Metal […]
Congratulations to 13th Floor Photographer Veronica McLaughlin!
13th Floor photographer Veronica McLaughlin has won the inaugural Aotearoa Music Photography Prize for her atmospheric image of Delaney Davidson at The Wine Cellar.
Concert Review: MEOW Showcase with The Butlers at Powerstation 22 May 2021
It was the Meow label showcase – The Butlers, Molly and the Chromatics, There’s a Tuesday & Michael James Keane. They rocked Auckland’s Powerstation, unleashing an energy and spirit that is pure New Zealand.
Concert Review: Julie Lamb Outfit, The Vic, Devonport 21 May 2021
The Julie Lamb Outfit play easy-listening Rock from the early days of FM radio, real DJ’s and American Top Forty. Music as comfortable as the pajamas’ some of the band are wearing. Great ensemble playing and packed with enough Soul, Funk and R’n’B to satisfy the most jaded palate.
Concert Review: Sea Mouse – Whammy Bar May 22, 2021
While the indie kids were making sweet music at Wine Cellar, Sea Mouse and their friends were making a much bigger noise next door at Whammy.
Concert Review: Mackensie Grace – The Wine Cellar May 22, 2021
With her new debut EP, Our Night, freshly released, Mackensie Grace and her fans took over The Wine Cellar for a festive evening of song, making it their night.
Concert Review: Tribute to Lauryn Hill and the Fugees at The Ponsonby Social Club, 20 May 2021
Ponsonby’s favourite tribute band do a superlative job of laying out some of the classic sounds of celebrated Soul Hip-Hop pioneers Fugees and their band-member Lauryn Hill.
Concert Review: Taco Joint at The Wine Cellar, 21 May 2021
Taco Joint played to an appreciative crowd at the Wine Cellar Thursday night – The Tex-Mex vibe filled the room with a swing in the beat that even the most rigid of us couldn’t resist.
Concert Review: John Butler – The Powerstation May 16, 2021
Staking his claim as the first international artist to perform in New Zealand in 12 months without having to go into quarantine, John Butler reminded a houseful of fans at Auckland’s Powerstation why he is Australia’s highest-selling independent artist of all time.
Concert Review: Deva Mahal at Ponsonby Social Club 16 May 2021
A packed Social Club tonight but it seemed like the room could barely contain the powerful voice of Deva Mahal. Big and soulful. Her voice seems to come from much older roots and traditions.
Concert Review: Theia & Vayne at Whammy Bar, 15 May 2021
Theia and Vayne are showcasing their stunning new single CREEP to explosive effect. Capping off a night of super Electro Hip-Hop-Pop.