Arab Strap play their first show in New Zealand and we are welcomed by I don’t give a fuck about the past/ All I need’s an invitation. It’s an invocation as much as a greeting from Aidan Moffat, the Scottish Beat Poet voice and Malcolm Middleton lead guitar, as they begin with The Turning of […]
In February 2020 the Auckland based Swallow The Rat and the Brooklyn based Clone were both on the east coast of the USA. The bands were touring and going to share the stage at the SXSW festival but the pandemic meant all their plans were abruptly halted. Despite this setback the bands established a strong […]
Swallow The Rat and friends performed at Whammy last night, with the motley collection of bands showcasing some of the best and wildest talent on stage in Auckland over the three-hour gig.
St Kevins Arcade was the place to be if you were a music lover anxious to celebrate your independence on this 4th Of July evening.
Whammy was packed to the max last night, not an inch to move. Our intrepid photographer, Ivan Karczewski parked himself in a corner and got these shots of Sebadoh at work. He files this report.
13th Floor photographer Rachel Webb was at the Tuning Fork last night and shot these photos of Gang of Four and opener Swallow the Rat. Simon Coffey was at the show and files this report: