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.
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Leftfield – Powerstation January 30, 2018
Leftfield lifted the house roof off at the packed Powerstation playing their influential album Leftism end-to-end, 23 years to the day it was released.
Laneway Festival 2018 – Albert Park January 29, 2018
Well it was another scorcher at Laneway this year. Not only was the weather hot, but bands like Wolf Alice, POND and Slowdive generated plenty of heat.
Auckland Folk Festival – Kumeu Showgrounds January 26-28, 2018
If there was one thing that defined the experience of the 45th Annual Auckland Folk Festival, it was the heat. For three days the sun hammered down on Kumeu Showgrounds, causing festival goers to clamour into the shade and those of us who camped in the middle of the open field to avoid our tents […]
Into Orbit – Whammy Backroom January 27, 2018
Into Orbit transported a small but enthusiastic crowd on a blissful post-metal journey at Whammy Backroom last night.
Wiley – The Studio January 27, 2018
Last night in Auckland, grime hit the Studio and who better to represent it than the Godfather of the genre himself, Wiley!
End Of An Era – Kings Arms January 26, 2018 Photo Gallery
The end is drawing nigh. Venerable Auckland venue The Kings Arms will be closing its doors forever in February.
Cut Copy – The Studio January 24, 2018
After a mediocre response to their most recent LP, Cut Copy pooh-poohed the naysayers by storming The Studio.
The Beat & The Selecter – Powerstation January 24, 2018
Two of the grandparents of ska hit our shores and delivered a blast from the past on a hot and humid evening in Auckland and reminded the enthusiastic crowd where the 2 Tone sound all started.
Roger Waters – Spark Arena January 24, 2018
Six years after bringing The Wall to Auckland, Roger Waters returns with his Us And Them Tour. Rather than simply a trip down memory lane, Waters and his crew have put together a show that is technically stunning, thought-provoking and quite beautiful. The 74-year-old artist has reached a new high in live performance, and that’s […]