Mermaidens 7″ Release Tour – Neck of the Woods, April 13, 2019
Dreamy gothic pop, spooky psychedelics, and sharp indie rock made short but very sweet work of the Mermaidens 7″ Release Tour last night at Neck of the Woods.
Oxford Lamoureaux
Concert Review: Flogging Molly – The Powerstation, April 12, 2019
Celebrating life in all its beauty and tragedy, Irish-American seven-piece Flogging Molly blended punk rock and Celtic folk into a set of hope, inspiration, and pure joy at The Powerstation last night.
Concert Review: She Loves You – Anthology Lounge April 5, 2019
Alternative-rock heavy hitters She Loves You thrashed out a lyrically venomous and musically furious set at Anthology K Road last night, celebrating the launch of their new single, Dirty Orlean.
Concert Review: Ocean Alley – Powerstation April 4, 2019
Blending their powerful, psychedelic surf-rock sound with outstanding vocals and individual musicianship, Ocean Alley delivered a magical performance for their final Auckland show at The Powerstation last night.
Concert Review: John Mayer – Spark Arena March 23, 2019
John Mayer and a phenomenal supporting band gave an intimate two-hour performance at Spark Arena on Saturday, showcasing both his songwriting history, and how far he has come as a man and a musician.
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes – The Powerstation, March 15, 2019 (Concert Review)
With a 24-song, genre-bending setlist, Me First and The Gimme Gimmes provided Friday’s Powerstation crowd with unwavering banter, irresistible punk covers, and a timely reminder that music is our universal language of joy.
Concert Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Spark Arena March 8, 2019
Six years after their previous New Zealand headline tour, Red Hot Chili Peppers saturated the Spark Arena crowd on Friday with the same psychedelic rock-funk magic they’ve been sharing with the world for more than 35 years.
Cable Ties Cut Loose at Whammy Bar, February 28, 2019 (Concert Review)
Cable Ties kicked off their New Zealand tour at Whammy Bar last night, delivering an absolutely hypnotic performance, displaying musical precision and powerful, stamina-defying vocals. I can see feel every precise, hard-hitting guitar riff, bassline, and drum beat in my hands as I type this review. They were supported by the psychedelic, dark-surf 3-piece, Echo […]
Being. Deliver a Dazzling Night at The Portland Public House February 9, 2019 (Concert Review)
BEING. took the stage at Kingsland’s Portland Public House and barely 15 seconds had passed before the crowd was in the palm of their collective hand. They’ve been described as ‘melancholy indie surf pop’, and I was pleasantly taken aback by how effortless and natural their performance is. The intimacy of the venue adds to […]