Download of the week: The Violet-Ohs - Demos (NZ)

Posted 4:38pm Sunday 14th September 2014

Formed about a month or two ago, from the scattered remains of two Dunedin bands, A Distant City and Ruby Phantoms, The Violet-Ohs are a post-punk, alternative group that have started off quickly. Featuring the talents of vocalist Nick Tipa, guitarist Zac Nicholls, drummer Josh Nicholls and bass Read more...

New this week / Singles in review

Posted 4:38pm Sunday 14th September 2014

Iceage - Forever From their upcoming album Plowing Into The Field of Love, “Forever” is the second single from Copenhagen based band Iceage. With their previous release, You're Nothing, the group boasted a dense, post-punk, sonic splendour. Judging from what we've heard of their new Read more...

The New Pornographers – Brill Bruisers

Posted 11:52pm Sunday 7th September 2014

Rating: B + Talented songwriters Dan Bejar (A.K.A Destroyer), Neko Case, A.C. Newman and Katheryn Calder join forces and together The New Pornographers make mature, saccharine, power pop. There isn't much more you need to say about this star-studded Vancouver band. Before even listening to Read more...

Ty Segall – Manipulator

Posted 11:52pm Sunday 7th September 2014

Rating: A - I've been a follower of Ty Segall's work since 2011, which was around the time he released his solo record, Goodbye Bread. It was of course a pleasant surprise to find out he had already released several records before then, and he has released several records since. Known Read more...

Download of the week: Males - Run Run Run / MalesMalesMales

Posted 11:52pm Sunday 7th September 2014

Males are the local beach pop, fun loving boyband, featuring the songwriting talents of Richard Ley-Hamilton. The group's focus with their first two EPs was shameless pop-punk, layered with interesting guitars and built on a foundation of upbeat, pounding rhythm. Soon to be touring Australia and Read more...

New this week / Singles in review

Posted 11:52pm Sunday 7th September 2014

QT – Hey QT QT is a project by a pair of artists known as Sophie and A.G. Cook. I'm not quite sure how to aptly describe this track, except does anyone remember that song “Barbie Girl” by Aqua? Well, if you don't, listen to this track and it might jog your memory. It's not quite as Read more...

Merchandise - After The End

Posted 5:55pm Sunday 31st August 2014

Rating: A- Formed in 2008 in Tampa, Florida, Merchandise has undergone reinvention after reinvention. Cementing themselves, at first, as a punk band, they soon evolved into an off-kilter, experimental, alternative, pop outfit in the early 2010s. After experiencing mild success with 2012's Read more...

Download of the week: Iron Tusk - Iron Tusk EP (NZ)

Posted 5:55pm Sunday 31st August 2014

Iron Tusk are a local Dunedin progressive metal band, featuring the talents of Adam Wells on drums, Scott Herriott on guitar, Jake Langley on vocals and Shane Hellyer on bass. Members and ex-members of Dunedin metal luminaries Ignite The Helix, Threads, El Schlong and Twist of Fate. The Iron Read more...

New this week / Singles in review

Posted 5:55pm Sunday 31st August 2014

Lauryn Hill - Black Rage (Sketch) The actress and musician Lauryn Hill only has one album under her belt, but that hasn't stopped her from releasing the odd single now and then. “Black Rage (Sketch)” is a slow burning, RN'B track, dripping with her trademark boldness. While it Read more...

FKA Twigs - LP1

Posted 12:53am Monday 18th August 2014

Rating: A+ "I love another, and thus I hate myself,” Tahliah Barnett (FKA Twigs) chants over the first two minutes of LP1. Her delivery is bold. Her voice warped and affected. Layer upon layer, resembling a sort of Kate Bush, alien choir. If there is a phrase or message that conveys the Read more...