Lonnie Holley Is Part Of The Wonder: Interview
Lonnie Holley has seen a lot in his 73 years. The American artist and musician is the seventh of 27 children and spent a significant part of his childhood at the Alabama Industrial School For Children during the 1950s and 60s.
The Pope’s Exorcist Dir: Julius Avery (Film Review)
The Pope’s Exorcist is a supernatural horror film directed by Julius Avery that is equal parts spooky and silly, starring Russell Crowe as Father Gabriele Amorth, and based on Amorth’s real-life memoirs.
Jazmine Mary – Seagull: New Song Of The Day
Jazmine Mary shares ‘Seagull’, today, the intoxicating first single from their forthcoming album Dog.
Lucinda Williams – New York Comeback: Bonus New Song Of The Day!
Lucinda Williams returns with a triumphant new album, Stories From A Rock N Roll Heart and a brand new single, New York Comeback, released today featuring Bruce & Patti!
This Is The Kit – Inside Outside: New Song Of The Day
This Is The Kit, the group led by Paris-based bandleader Kate Stables, today announced the band’s new album Careful of Your Keepers–produced by Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals)–will be released on June 9th, 2023, via Rough Trade Records.
Doug Paisley Will Say What You Like: Interview
Doug Paisley has just released his new album, Say What You Like. We found Doug home in Toronto keen to chat about sorting through over 250 songs to make this new record.
Ella Pollett – When I’m Gone: New Song Of The Day
Ella Pollett has just released her new single, When I’m Gone. Its the third song we’ve heard from this 17-year-old from Hawke’s Bay.
Waiting for Waiting for Godot – Q Theatre Loft
Waiting For Godot: There’s a simple principle when making cocktails: that the resulting cocktail must be better than the ingredients. If you have a fine, aged, bottle of whiskey, for example, then if you can’t make it better then just take your whiskey neat.
Seymour Stein Has Died At Age 80: R.I.P.
Seymour Stein, the record exec who brought you Talking Heads, Ramones and Madonna, has died at age 80 from cancer.
Fly My Pretties – Fly My Pretties: New Song Of The Day
Fly My Pretties release the latest chapter in the Studio Recordings journey, following on from the success of THE STUDIO RECORDINGS PART ONE & PART TWO.
Caroline Jones & Friends: The Tuning Fork: April 2, 2023
Caroline Jones is an American country singer (and member of the Zac Brown Band) who has found love and happiness in New Zealand. Caroline and her friends gathered at Auckland’s Tuning Fork last night to celebrate love, happiness and music.
Synthony At The Domain – April 2, 2023 (Concert Review)
SYNTHONY showed up at the Auckland Domain a day late, after promoters heeded weather warnings for Saturday’s original date, to avoid the dance festival turning into a Glastonbury rain-and-mud-fest.
Vanessa Worm Big Fan April 1, 2023 (Concert Review)
Vanessa Worm performed at Big Fan in Morningside playing her brand of electronica/dance/krautrock for the assembled fans.
Soaked Oats – Hollywood Avondale: April 1, 2023
Soaked Oats are no strangers to Tāmaki Makaurau, and the Hollywood Theatre, having played it twice before during the six years they have been in existence.
Ice Cube & Cypress Hill – Trust Arena: April 1, 2023
Ice Cube and Cypress Hill, original Gangsta rappers and hip-hop innovators, return for a magnificent blaze of music and bong hits, almost 30 years after they first appeared in New Zealand as a double bill in 1994.
The Eastern at Wild on Waiheke – April 1, 2023
The Eastern were due to play at this Waiheke venue back over Auckland Anniversary Weekend but as leader Adam McGrath remarked before the show, once Elton John cancelled the night of the Flood there was no shame in calling it off.
The Veils – The Powerstation: April 1, 2023
The Veils performed to an enthusiastic crowd at Powerstation last night to celebrate the release of their new album, …And Out Of The Void Came Love, featuring spectacular support by Australian folk singer, Grace Cummings.
Lauren Morrow – People Talk, We Listen: Interview
Lauren Morrow has just released her new solo album, People Talk. Lauren and hubby Jason have just moved to Nashville, which is where we find her ready to talk about People Talk.
A Certain Ratio Back To 1982: 13th Floor Interview
A Certain Ratio are back with a new album titled 1982. Despite the title, the veteran post-punk band are not wallowing in nostalgia. In fact percussionist Donald Johnson notes they are bringing in young talent.
Coast Arcade – Surf Club: New Song Of The Day
Coast Arcade make one last grasp at summer with their new single, Surf Club. Maybe next year…