Words By Ali Nicholls // Images By Connor Crawford Back from their year-long hiatus, Wax Chattels bring their bone-splintering live performance back to Whammy Bar, Auckland, to mark the release of their latest single, ‘No Ties’. Over the course of their musical lives together, Auckland’s Wax Chattels have gained a reputation as...
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Skux is the melting pot of punk you didn't know you need in your life. Created by Ayisha Jaffer while she was living in New Zealand (with a nod to some uniquely kiwi slang), they've just released a new EP called 'Kudis', drawing from an assortment of punk influences Ayisha...
Skux is the melting pot of pu...
Calling all independent artists! New Balance has set up an artist grant scheme for up and coming musicians and producers, funding anything from recording sessions and new equipment to music videos and mentoring. To apply, head to newbalance.co.nz/music. ...
Calling all independent artis...
Words by Keegan Fepulea'i My early experiments with LSD and Newton’s 3rd law of motion collided last time The Streets played in New Zealand at the 2006 Big Day Out. The root of my love for this group could be traced back to that day, so I had to ask myself...
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Words by Keegan Fepulea'i Rain set in as a somewhat excited hoard amassed to see the return of James Blake. Blake's debut show at the Auckland Town Hall had been one for the ages. Off the back of a string of singles and THAT EP on the legendary record label R&S...
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Have a listen to the best New Zealand jazz record in 30 years.- Keegan Fepulea'i ...
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Pipiana Heemi & Samara Alofa are, "Blood Mothers". A multidisciplinary exploration of suppressed knowledge and thought. ...
Pipiana Heemi &...
Celebrated in his homeland of Brazil and by music aficionados around the globe as one of the finest percussionists, Ivan Conti’s new album is an experience. Its been quite some time between releases, so we caught up with the living legend. K: Let's talk about the new record, it's been a...
Celebrated in his homeland of ...
Elena Renker is a German New Zealand ceramicist based in Okura, Auckland. Well known for her Shino wares, Elena uses a traditional home-built wood-fired kiln to make pots that are remarkably unique in their form and finish. We visited Elena at her studio to find out how she developed her remarkable...
Elena Renker is a German New Z...
New Heights / Snitches Brew by Kamaal Williams...
New Heights / Snitches Brew by...