Dream Theater
By Clare McCabe
Dream Theater are back with a new self-titled album. The album was recorded at Cove City Sound Studios in New York with John Petrucci producing and Richard Chycki (who has worked previously with the mighty Aerosmith) engineering and mixing.
Alter Bridge
By Campbell Mickell
Passion. Emotion. Melody. Aggression. These are the trademarks of Alter Bridge.
Kings Of Leon - Mechanical Bull
By Dane Anderson
Released September 20th, 2013 - Sony Music
Concert Review: Laurel Halo - Auckland - 18 September 2013
By Paul Ballard
Artist: Laurel Halo
Date / Venue: Wednesday September 18th - Whammy Bar, Auckland
Thomas Oliver - Beneath The Weissenborn
By Mike O'Connor
Released August 23rd, 2013 - Rhythmethod
Janelle Monae - The Electric Lady
By Patrick Campbell
Released September 13th, 2013 - Warner Music
Fat Freddy's Drop
By Jake Ebdale
Artist: Fat Freddy's Drop
Date / Venue: Friday 13th September, The Powerstation, Auckland
Tama Waipara
By Ben Doy
Last week saw the release of Tama Waipara's latest album 'Fill Up The Silence'. An album which features traditional, grunty Pacific infused afrobeats with raw vocals, 'Fill Up The Silence' was produced by Aaron Nevezie and recorded in Brooklyn, New York. Waipara describes the new album as "Unashamedly rugged."
Babyshambles - Sequel To The Prequel
By Clare McCabe
Released August 26th, 2013 - Warner Music
Amanda Palmer
By Eve Cheesmur
Artist: Amanda Palmer
Date / Venue: Friday September 6th, Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland
New Music Review - Comfort 'Splashh' - September 2013
By Alva Casey
Released June 13th, 2013 - Rhythmethod