My planned 20-minute interview with Emma Cameron from rock band Decades became an hour-long banter session that may have veered from the subject of promoting the band more than a few times. I mean, She’s media savvy, rocks it like a boss on stage, and loves good whisky – a fine representation of the talent ..
Read moreOn a 13-day tour of New Zealand, this is the alternative-folk band’s 4th time back in Whanganui and tonight it was at the pleasurable Lucky Bar. As a Lucky ‘virgin’, I was mesmerized by the atmosphere. The venue definitely suited the genre of music for the evening. It could easily fit one hundred. However, ticket ..
Read moreFor people who don’t know SHAYNA, hold on to your seats, because this bubbly badass is the next best pop party to come out of New Zealand. With the release of her new music video for single “Miles Away” out on Friday, I got to talk to the lady herself. Seriously, you’ll see it and ..
Read moreYou want great yarns and great music then Mark Armstrong from The Slacks is your man. The bold Hawaiian shirt means business. Clearly, a man who knows the game and that this is my first bigwig interview, he informs me that borrowing a pen and writing on the back of an envelope may not be ..
Read moreThe sun is streaming down, while Auckland band Violet Highway are in a buoyant mood. We catch up with them at local haunt Maungawhau (Mt Eden to you & me) WORDS BY WAL REID – PHOTOS BY JACKO ANDREWS Having recently launched their latest recording e.p. Breathe, they match passionate lyrics with catchy melodies, together ..
Read moreNorthland Soul singer Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi, aka Teeks, has been catching the attention of music fans both here & overseas. WORDS BY WAL REID – IMAGES BY BRAD HOLLAND TEEKS’ highly-anticipated debut EP, THE GRAPEFRUIT SKIES, is out today. Recorded both in New York and in New Zealand, the EP makes a powerful statement that boldly ..
Read moreI had never met musician Shayna King before, then before I knew it we had crossed paths three times in four days. Not being a superstitious person be any stretch of the imagination, some would say that it was an omen, the crossing of paths or maybe just plain coincidence. The funny thing is I ..
Read moreWe caught up with Liv and Graeme from Into The East to chat about touring, recording and all things music. Check out the full interview below Into The East was last modified: November 1st, 2024 by The Website Ninja
Read moreSome of you may be familiar with the punk rock band The King Blues who for ten years challenged the politicians and war-mongers of the United Kingdom with their original punk rock, ska, protest music. Well almost three years on from their break up, vocalist Jonny Fox, is back on the airwaves, more commonly known ..
Read moreWe caught up with Devilskin at Real Groovy Records for a chat, We find out more about the Surrender Summer Tour, plans for next year and what Nick’s favourite Lorde song is. Devilskin was last modified: November 1st, 2024 by Wal Reid
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