Explosions In The Sky – The Powerstation: May 19, 2024 (Concert Review)
Explosions In The Sky returned to Auckland after a lengthy hiatus to perform their unique brand of Texas-borne post/prog rock on heels of their latest album, titled simply, End.
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Peter Hook & The Light – Auckland Town Hall: May 18, 2024 (Concert Review)
On the 44th anniversary of Ian Curtis’s suicide, it feels a little strange to be once again experiencing Peter Hook and his very own embodiment of Joy Division and New Order in Tamaki Makaurau. It now takes a lot more than one hand to count how many times Hooky has visited and performed in Aotearoa.
Swallow The Rat, Dictaphone Blues & Vor-Stellen – Whammy Bar: May 17, 2024
Swallow The Rat, recent slayers at SXSW, where they played at the “One day we’ll play there…” venue, sold out all the merch and made a ton of industry contacts. Tonight was their first show since their return, and alongside them, they enlisted two rather interesting acts. It could be said that tonight was the […]
Sleater-Kinney – The Tuning Fork: May 15, 2024 (Concert Review)
Sleater-Kinney brought their Little Rope Tour to Auckland last night, not at The PowerStation, as originally advertised, but the much smaller Tuning Fork.
Come Together: U2’s The Joshua Tree – Civic Theatre: May 11, 2024
Another season of the Come Together series gets underway in stellar fashion with New Zealand’s finest taking on U2’s 1987 classic album, The Joshua Tree.
Ekko Park – Big Fan: May 10, 2024 (Concert Review)
Taking full advantage of the all ages entry, Ekko Park celebrated the release of their new EP, delivering a blistering and emotional set with support from some of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most promising Rangatahi; Fan Club and Where’s Jai.
Boy & Bear – Auckland Town Hall: May 10, 2024 (Concert Review)
Less than a year after their last Auckland show, Boy & Bear return with their Harlequin Dream 10 Year Celebration Tour.
Nothing But Thieves – The Powerstation: May 9, 2024 (Concert Review)
Bombastic British rockers, Nothing But Thieves made their New Zealand debut at Auckland’s Powerstation, proving that they are almost too big for the venerable venue to hold.
Macklemore – Spark Arena: May 9, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
MACKLEMORE brought Spark Arena to a frenzy, delighting a massive, hyped-up crowd with a fast-paced run through of material from his latest album BEN, a very new (and political) release and favourites from his back catalogue. Carin Newbould was there on an unforgettable night.
Eric Bibb – Tuning Fork: May 9, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Three acoustic guitars surround one chair on stage. Just after 8pm, Eric Bibb walks through the crowd and up onto the stage. Tall, loose pants, straw hat, wide smile. No need for an opening act. The crowd mostly in their 60s are clearly only here for one man.