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New Zealand synth-pop duo LEXXA (Maude Morris, Julia Morris) reveal their debut, self-written release Toxic Love, out today on Tone Tonic. Through heavy, heart-on-your-sleeve lyrics and expansive synth pads, the pair have been writing away at the undercurrents of millennial heartache, and now
Wellington five-piece Anxiety Club make a distinct turn in style with the punchy, indie guitar pop laden EP Francine, the follow-up release to last year’s acclaimed Black Heart EP. Francine delivers 3 tracks of pure guitar-driven delight. Lead single Public Service paints an
New Zealand goth-pop chanteuse So Below has released ‘Clear’ – the second single from her upcoming debut full-length album. A song about moving on and letting go, ‘Clear’ is a foreboding slice of dark and edgy pop. Much of the song, explains So Below, relates to water. In fact, if you
Ten Tonne Truck is the third single from award-winning country-rockabilly Tami Neilson’s upcoming new album, CHICKABOOM!, which is set for worldwide release on St Valentine’s Day 2020 on Neilson Records/Southbound Distribution. Written by Tami Neilson and produced by Delaney Davidson and
Serving up the perfect a la carte menu to complement the best in new and rising musical stars is something that Laneway excels in, year after year/every year. This year is no exception as Laneway once again makes a triumphant return to Auckland’s Albert Park on Monday 27th January
Iconic New Zealand rock band PLUTO have today released their fourth studio album, the aptly titled IV. The band say “On paper it is IV, but its title is whatever you, the listener decides. So sit back and enjoy the ride, because that’s all it is, just a ride.” Releasing
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Walking up to Powerstation I never thought that the line was going to be down the street to see Simple Plan! It was crazy! But there was a fantastic vibe in the air, everyone was happy and…
Damn, that was one hell of a show. Taylor Swift, the instantly recognisable Pop/Social Media Superstar rolled into Auckland for a one-off show. WORDS BY WAL REID | PHOTOS BY BRAD HOLLAND Her…
With the first of 6 record-breaking sold-out Spark Arena shows, and back after 10 years, tonight’s performance “Beautiful Trauma” with a heart-shaped stage and a massive fan following, this is…
The queue was up the hill and around the corner when I arrived at the Powerstation Tuesday night for Calum Scott. A variety of concert goers, some still dressed for the scorching Auckland day…
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