UB40
By Poppy Tohill
With a 24 hour stop-over in New Zealand halfway through their journey back home to Birmingham, UB40's Robin & Duncan Campbellkindly took some time out of their tight schedules to sit down for a chat about the year that has been for UB40 and their excitement to return to New Zealand next year to headline Raggamuffin in February.
Interview - Alexander Hallag - December 2015
By Ben Doy
Wellington based photographer Alexander Hallag has just released his book 'Shhh... The Music Is Talking', a music photography book which features some of the greatest Kiwi musicians. Included in the 200 page book are artists such as Dave Dobbyn, Neil Finn, Jordan Luck, Don McGlashan, Shihad, Kora, Shapeshifter and Head Like A Hole... to name but a few!
Grace Potter
By Poppy Tohill
It has been an exceptionally busy year filled with numerous monumental changes for Vermont based rock/pop chick Grace Potter. Amidst a tour of the US in support of her debut solo record ‘Midnight,'a cheerful Potter excitedly squealed "Hello!" as she picked up the phone joining me for a chat all the way from Huntington, New York.
Rudimental (DJ Set)
By Wal Reid
Artist: Rudimental (DJ Set)
Date / Venue: Saturday December 12th, 2015 - The Powerstation, Auckland
AC/DC
By Clare McCabe
Artist: AC/DC
Date / Venue: Tuesday December 15th, 2015 - Western Springs Stadium, Auckland
The Big Ass Tour - The Amity Affliction, A Day To Remember, Antagonist AD, Motionless In White
Artist: The Amity Affliction, A Day To Remember, Antagonist AD,Motionless In White
Date / Venue: Thursday December 10th, 2015 - Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland
Ed Sheeran
By Wal Reid
Artist: Ed Sheeran
Date / Venue: Saturday December 12th, 2015 - Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
The Funk Volume 2015
By Jacob Wilson
Artist: The Funk Volume 2015
Date / Venue: Friday December 11th, 2015 - The Studio, Auckland
Avalanche City
By Cam Mansel
Artist: Avalanche City
Date / Venue: Wednesday December 9th, 2015 - Tuning Fork, Auckland
Jack Ladder
By Wal Reid
Jack Ladder is one of those people you just love to hate. A singer, songwriter & composer he has talent to boot, oodles of the stuff that makes him an enviable target for naysayers. The Sydney sider's music is characterised by his baritone voice and poignant observations on love and death, often featuring a gallows humour, today was no different as we were served up a more than generous portion.
The Amity Affliction
By Wal Reid
The Amity Affliction's Joel Birch sounds relatively composed as he drives while talking to me somewhere in the great wide Oz - Australia to you and me.
Concert Review: Halestorm - Auckland - 05 December 2015
By Lisa Tagaloa
Artist: Halestorm
Date / Venue: Saturday December 5th, 2015 - The Powerstation, Auckland
Cold Chisel & Supergroove
By Leah Victoria
Artist: Cold Chisel & Supergroove
Date / Venue: Sunday December 6th, 2015 - Villa Maria Winery, Auckland