Finns at the Zoo
By Jake Ebdale
Artist: Neil Finn, Tim Finn & Liam Finn
Date / Venue: Friday February 27th, Auckland Zoo, Auckland
Peter Hook And The Light
By Ritzy Sparkles
Artist: Peter Hook And The Light
Date / Venue: Friday February 27th, The Studio, Auckland
Interview: I Am Giant
By Wal Reid
New kid on the block I Am Giant's vocalist Ryan Redman is still coming to grips with his new found role in the Kiwi rock group after it was announced in December 2014 that vocalist Ed Martin was leaving the band to embark on a solo project, which is to be produced by band member Paul Matthews. Of course this would mean Redman would have to adapt from his native English roots and adopt the Kiwi vernacular, something he's getting quite used to doing these days.
Spandau Ballet
By Ben Doy
Spandau Ballet are returning to New Zealand where they're set to play one show at the Vector Arena in Auckland on Sunday May 10th. Consisting of Tony Hadley, Gary Kemp, Steve Norman, John Keebleand Martin Kemp, the band reunited in 2009 following a 19-year break, embarked on a world tour and released the album ‘Once More' that same year.
Olly Martin
By Clare McCabe
Hands up who went to Westfest last year? The event was held for the very first time in Auckland at Vector Arena over two nights last year.
Splore 2015
By Eve Cheesmur
Date / Venue: February 20-22, Tapapakanga Regional Park, Auckland
New Music Review: Thy Assassin - A World Left Behind
By Tim Randall
Released February 24th, 2015 - Independent Release
Dragonforce
By Wal Reid
Dragonforce is one of Europe's most well-known power metal bands, the group was founded by two guitarists Herman Li & WellingtonianSam Totman in 1999. To date the group is now a force to be reckoned with seven albums under their belt, mega-fast guitar solos and fantasy-based lyrics, the group is currently playing New Zealand as part of their Maximum Overload World Tourstop over.
Lindsey Stirling
By Christina Croucher
Artist: Lindsey Stirling
Date / Venue: Saturday February 14th, The Powerstation, Auckland
Tattletale Saints
By Scott Birnie
Artist: Tattletale Saints
Date / Venue: Friday February 13th, Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga
The Jason McIver Collective - The Big Blue EP
By Jason Moss
Released December 1st, 2014 - Southern Collective Music
Interview: Sharon Van Etten
By Rathan Paul Harshavardan
Ahead of her first live tour in March in NZ, Libel caught up with the singer/songwriter Sharon Van Etten, the genius behind one of 2014's critically acclaimed musical releases, 'Are We There Yet'. Supporting the fantastically crafted personal album, Sharon will be performing a live set in March bringing her unique concoction of folk rock/music backed by electronics, guitars and harmonies all the way from Brooklyn, NY. In this interview, Sharon talks about her life in the music industry and what is in store for the future.