New Song Of The Day: Emily Rice – Kanohi ki te kanohi
What better way to celebrate Good Friday than with this new song from Emily Rice.
Soft Plastics Announce Their ‘Loozer Tour’ of Te Ika-A-Māui
Soft Plastics announce their four date tour of Te Ika-a-Maui (the North Island) to celebrate their yet to be release single, Loozer.
The Julie Lamb Outfit Barmy Jarmies Tour
The Julie Lamb Outfit are taking their full eight-piece, kick-arse funky pop sound on the road.
Arjuna Oakes and Serebii Hit the Road this April
Pōneke-based Jazz/Soul maestros Arjuna Oakes and Serebii are hitting the road this April, taking their intoxicating brand of dream soul around Te Ika-a-Māui (the North Island).
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk With Toto’s Joseph Williams
Toto front man Joseph Williams talks to The 13th Floor about his new solo album, Denizen Tenant.
Theatre Review: The Haka Party Incident at ASB Waterfront Theatre, 31 March 2021
The Haka Party Incident: On May 1 1979, the Auckland University Engineering students’ Haka Party was confronted and attacked by a group of Maori activists, objecting to this long-standing racist parody tradition. It hit the headlines and received global attention – a surgical strike at the heart of institutionalised racism in New Zealand. And it […]
Crowded House Remind Us Why We Do What We Do
Two weeks ago I watched and listened to Crowded House along with 12,000 other fans at Auckland’s Spark Arena. Last night, I was fortunate enough to watch and listen to that same band with about 25 other fans in the cosy confines of Roundhead Studios.
New Song Of The Day: Flock Of Dimes – One More Hour
Flock Of Dimes is Jenn Wasner’s solo project, she of acclaimed duo Wye Oak. With a new album due tomorrow, here’s a new song today!
Nadia Reid Announces Support Acts and Adds 2nd Auckland Show
Supporting artists on the tour are Whanganui based maverick performer, Anthonie Tonnon for Hastings and Nelson shows; and the Dunedin folk-pop duo of John Guy Howell and Rachel Bailey aka The Broken Heartbreakers for all other dates.
NZ Spirit Festival Ends the Season with a Bang
We at NZ Spirit felt like giving you an extra gift to say thank you for all of your understanding, love and patience while we’ve been reshuffling NZ Spirit Festival 2021 to its new dates and venue. ?
RNZB Favourite – Giselle to Tour NZ in May and June
The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s (RNZB) critically acclaimed Giselle, which toured the world after its sold-out premiere season, returns to delight ballet fans around the country in May and June. Romantic, mystical and lyrical, the RNZB’s Giselle is a timeless production of one of ballet’s great stories.
Brave Caitlin Smith and The Imaginary Band on Tour!
Brave Caitlin Smith and her Imaginary Band will be touring, Caitlin Smith (piano and vocals), Mark Laurent (guitar) and Steve Cournane (percussion and cymbals) a dream team performing jazz and folk music.
NZTrio Harnesses The Emotional Contrasts Of Nature In A Dramatic 2021 Programme
NZTrio is excited to announce the first dates for their 2021 series: Dramatic Skies. As the name suggests, the series takes listeners on a journey through intense emotional contrasts, from sweetness and light, to drama and darkness. Audiences will be transported through three dynamic cloudscapes, beginning in April with Stratus, followed by Cumulus in September, […]
Poi E by The Patea Māori Club Wins IMNZ 2021 Classic Record
This year, Independent Music NZ pays respect to the Patea Māori Club for their ground-breaking single Poi E released in 1983 on Maui Records.
The Chills Announce Tour Supports for Scatterbrain Tour
The Chills announce a blistering array of supports joining them for their nationwide Scatterbrain tour April / May 2021 including the likes of Purple Pilgrims, Luke Buda, Mousey, Asta Rangu, Bitter Defeat and Devil’s Elbow.
Francisca Griffin Announces a Long-Awaited North Island Tour
Francisca Griffin of pivotal Flying Nun band Look Blue Go Purple releases perhaps her most intimate and delicate single yet, featuring fellow Dunedin music icon Alastair Galbraith. This is ahead of anticipated live shows with The Bus Shelter Boys, aka Gabriel Griffin (Sewage, Cuck, Swallows Nest), Mick Elborado (Terminals, Negative Nancies) and new addition Ro […]
New Song Of The Day: Garbage – The Men Who Rule The World
Don’t make Shirley angry! The Garbage frontwoman is pissed off and we reap the benefits with this new song, The Men Who Rule The World.
MEOW presents label showcase at Powerstation to celebrate NZ Music Month
In Celebration of NZ Music Month Brand new record label Meow presents a not-to-be-missed showcase this May in celebration of New Zealand Music Month. The line-up features an exciting and diverse mix of the label’s talented roster, including The Butlers, Molly & The Chromatics, There’s A Tuesday and Michael James Keane. To be held at Auckland’s […]
SIX60 To Play The Very First Concert At Eden Park
SIX60 are over the moon to announce that they will be the first ever band to play at the iconic Auckland stadium Eden Park! Drax Project, Sir Dave Dobbyn, Troy Kingi and The Clutch, Jessb and Maimoa join the bill.
Album Review: Be-Bop Deluxe – Drastic Plastic: The Esoteric Recording Edition (Cherry Red)
Spare now, a thought, for Be-Bop Deluxe, a hugely talented, widely forgotten band from the 1970s led by Bill Nelson, a man who, at the time, seemed strangely out of time.