New Song Of The Day: Matt Bizzle (ft. Emily Looker & Jarni Blair) – Waste My Time
After a long night out in Auckland celebrating the music of Crowded House, time to chill with this new track from Matt Bizzle.
Concert Review: Crowded House, Spark Arena, 19 March 2021
Spark Arena was the only place to be last night as Neil Finn and Crowded House got a mesmerised audience on its feet in a spirit of celebration, both of the band’s work and just how lucky we are to be New Zealanders in this bizarre moment in space & time.
Giveaway! Ziggy Alberts Brand New Album + Poetry Book
We’ve got our hands on 5 copies of Ziggy Alberts brand new album, Searching for Freedom and 2 copies of his new book of poetry, Brainwaves – and we’re giving them away!
The Countdown is on to Peachy Keen
Peachy Keen – a brand new Wellington with iconic acts and NZ’s hottest up-and-comers. Featuring: BENEE, Gin Wigmore, Stellar*, Ladi6, Chelsea Jade, Ladyhawke and more!
New Song Of The Day: Laiika – Any Way You Want It
We saw them at The Tuning Fork last night and here they are with a new song this morning! It’s Kiwi pop duo Laiika and their tune, Any Way You Want It.
Terrible Sons Announce Five Shows This April
Christchurch husband-and wife-duo Terrible Sons will present their spellbinding collection of indie-folk music to audiences across Aotearoa this April. It’s the band’s first-ever time playing together outside of their hometown.
Single Asian Female has NZ Premiere at ASB Waterfront Theatre in April
Brilliantly funny, fresh new comedy to take Tāmaki Makaurau by storm, Auckland Theatre Company’s bracing, bawdy knockout Single Asian Female has its New Zealand premiere at ASB Waterfront Theatre in April
Andrew Brough Tribute Show Announced
To celebrate the life and music of the late Andrew Brough – who died last year, we present a night of Andrew’s songs from The Orange, Straitjacket Fits and Bike.
Prayas Theatre presents First World Problems 3.0 More Mirchi. No Milk
Aotearoa’s largest South Asian Theatre company, Prayas, serves First World Problems 3.0 — bigger, fresher and tastier— with a cast of 18 taking over Basement Theatre for the third time this April.
Meremere – The Incredible Story Of Rodney Bell Returns To The Road
The show that has received numerous standing ovations, glittering reviews and a fistful of awards is back on tour as Meremere tours to Auckland, Bannockburn, Wanaka, Invercargill, New Plymouth, Tauranga, Hamilton and Whangarei this April and May.
Face to Face: Portrait Festival Announced
Nine Wellington dealer galleries and six public galleries have joined together in a unique collaboration to establish Face to Face: Portrait Festival – a new visual arts festival celebrating New Zealand portraiture past and present. Taking place over four days, 27-30 May 2021, Face to Face: Portrait Festival will bring together some of Aoetearoa’s most […]
Kiwi Talent Takes Centre Stage in 2021 NZ Comedy Festival
Get ready for a great line-up of laughs as the full programme for the 2021 NZ Comedy Festival has launched! Audiences will be treated to a feast of comedic treats, with tickets on-sale from midday Thursday 18 March for the banquet of offerings from the best Kiwi comedians, back in venues live across Auckland and […]
Merk Announces National Tour – New Date for Tauranga
To celebrate the release of his sophomore album Infinite Youth – out Fri 9 April via Humblebrag Records, Merk is heading out on his first ever national headline tour.
Labretta Suede and the Motel 6, Whammy, 14 March 2021
The Ministry of Health did Rock n Roll a favour and bumped Auckland back to Level 1 in time for the weekend. That’s how we found ourselves at Whammy on a Sunday to join Labretta Suede and the Motel 6 for one final Auckland party at their rescheduled gig before they relocate back to the […]
Theia and Vayne Te Ika a Māui CREEP Tour!
Following the recent release of their hard-hitting waiata ‘CREEP’, alt-pop queen Theia and hip-hop sensation Vayne are taking to the road in May for a five-date tour.
Film Review: Zappa Dir: Alex Winter
Frank Zappa was always something of an enigma, and, nearly 30 years after his death he remains just that.
Watch: 13th Floor MovieTalk With The Grizzlies Director Miranda de Pencier
With The Grizzlies opening in NZ cinemas today, we talk to director Miranda de Pencier.
New Song Of The Day: Lydia Ainsworth – Parade
After all the excitement yesterday…America’s Cup win, St. Paddy’s Day, we bring it down a notch this morning with this new release from Lydia Ainsworth.
New Song Of The Day: Lambchop – A Chef’s Kiss
Today its new music from Lambchop and the song is A Chef’s Kiss.
New Song Of The Day: Teenage Fanclub – The Sun Won’t Shine On Me
With a gentle, jangly guitar intro not unlike early Velvet Underground, here is Teenage Fanclub with their new song The Sun Won’t Shine On Me.