Macklemore – Spark Arena February 9, 2018
Was Macklemore playing it safe on his Gemini World Tour? If he was, it sure isn’t a bad thing. The audience expected a good time and Macklemore knew how to throw a helluva party!
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Busby Marou Tuning Fork February 9, 2018
After testing the waters in NZ with opening slots for James Blunt and Paul Kelly, Australian duo Busby Marou jump in with both feet with their first headlining tour across the ditch.
Cattle Decapitation, Silent Torture, Scorn Of Creation & Organectomy – Kings Arms February 8, 2018
Cattle Decapitation took a heaving King’s Arms crowd on a ride of violence and insanity last night.
Weezer – Mt Smart Stadium February 3, 2018
With their self-aware geekiness and alt-rock anthems, Weezer proved worthy of the long lived affection they inspire as they opened for The Foo Fighters last night.
Foo Fighters – Mt Smart Stadium February 3, 2018
The Foo Fighters made hearts soar as they effortlessly owned the stage at Mt Smart Stadium.
Jakob – Kings Arms February 3, 2018
Napier three-piece Jakob brought their 20th Anniversary tour to Auckland, performing a wordless 80-minute set that, nonetheless, spoke volumes.
The Stranglers & The Ruts – Auckland Town Hall February 2, 2018
The Stranglers occupy a curious place within the history of music. As self-imposed exiles of the 1970s punk rock scene, they were influenced by the likes of The Doors, Velvet Underground and The Who.
Salad Boys – Thirsty Dog February 2, 2018
Christchurch trio Salad Boys celebrated the release of their second long-player, This Is Glue, with a scorching set at Auckland’s Thirsty Dog.
The Beths & Emily Edrosa – Golden Dawn February 1, 2018
A double bill of two of Auckland’s finest indie acts made The Golden Dawn the place to be on this Thursday night.
We The Kings – Kings Arms January 31, 2018
We The Kings put on a slick, endearing show, but one that tasted to me of empty calories.