Fresh new talent on the local music scene, independent New Zealand singer-songwriter SHARNAR releases her second single ‘Thank You’ today. After first being discovered at the age of 15, the Irish / Samoan siren has been quietly honing and nurturing her talents, infusing her song-writing with heartfelt lyrics, smokey vocals and soulful grooves that reflect the deep musical influences ..

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DEVILSKIN ANNOUNCE NZ TOUR 2017

DEVILSKIN are thrilled to announce their NZ TOUR 2017, bringing their incredible live show to New Zealand towns from October 5 – October 21. This announcement comes on the back of their 4th UK tour which included sold out gigs in Ireland and playing at the legendary Rock + Metal 3 day festival DOWNLOAD. Devilskin ..

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The Dandy Warhols to play two New Zealand shows this September!

Kiwi fans of The Dandy Warhols will get their first chance in nine years to see the alt-rockers live this September when they play two New Zealand shows. Presented by Blind Tiger Touring, The Dandy Warhols are at The Foundry in Christchurch on September 19 and at the Powerstation in Auckland on September 20. Having not played here since their appearance at Southern Amp in 2008, tickets to see the Portland band – consisting ..

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Bryony Matthews gets ‘Carried Away’

Christchurch based singer/songwriter Bryony Matthews is pleased to release ‘Carried Away’, the third single from her recently released debut album Little Queen. Matthews writes unique, considered, lyrics-focused folk-pop offerings, with her band lending an upbeat ambiance to the songs. “Carried Away is a song about a time where I was getting carried away in my own freedom, doing things ..

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Hal Leonard Releases Scoring the Screen: The Secret Language of Film Music

Today, musical composition for films is more popular than ever. In professional and academic spheres, media music study and practice are growing; undergraduate and postgraduate programs in media scoring are offered by dozens of major colleges and universities. And increasingly, pop and contemporary classical composers are expanding their reach into cinema and other forms of ..

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This Pale Fire Releases Curse Today

This Pale Fire has released the song Curse today due to overwhelming demand. Curse has been unofficially available for a month or so after global fitness brand Les Mills featured the song as part of their worldwide BodyBalance program release. When Curse was added to the playlist of the immensely popular class we had no idea the song would ..

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The Chainsmokers Announce NZ ‘Memories… Do Not Open’ Tour

Grammy Award-winning and multi platinum selling global sensation THE CHAINSMOKERS announce their Australian and New Zealand dates for the Memories… Do Not OpenWorld Tour. After a massive US tour and sell-out shows around the globe, they finally reach New Zealand, bringing their massive sound and spectacular show to Auckland’s Spark Arena on Tuesday October 24 for one night ..

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Ulirch Wild adds Audient ASP880 to The Wilderness

American record producer, engineer and mixer Ulrich Wild – known for his work with Deftones, Slipknot and Limp Bizkit amongst many others – added an ASP880 to his private LA studio, The Wilderness last year, a purchase which has meant Audient’s mic pres have been part of his recording chain for just about everything he’s done over ..

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Billie Eilish announces debut New Zealand visit this September

15 year-old pop sensation BILLIE EILISH today announces she will land in New Zealand for her first live show on this side of the world this September. The preternaturally talented teenager will play an intimate show at The Tuning Fork on Monday September 11. Having just announced her first jaunt across the US, Billie Eilish continues the count ..

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