Local Produce: Vagina Dry
Posted 10:32pm Friday 26th April 2024 by Jordan Irvine
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Vagina Dry are the new leaders of Ōtepoti Riot Grrrl music. Fronted by El (she/they) on vocals and guitar, she spits forth a political and intersectional feminist message in their lyrics. Backed by Caleb (he/him) on drums and Reef (he/him) on bass, in a short amount of time they have become one Read more...
Local Produce: Ann Arkii
Posted 5:25pm Sunday 21st April 2024 by Jordan Irvine
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Ann Arkii is the Monarch of the Ōtepoti drag scene. Having performed drag for over a year, Ann is often credited with revitalising the drag scene in Dunedin through the Ōtepoti Drag Directory, which helps feature and encourage emerging drag artists. Critic Te Ārohi sat down with Ann Read more...
Local Produce: HŌHĀ
Posted 2:09pm Sunday 14th April 2024 by Jordan Irvine
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HŌHĀ is an Ōtepoti noise duo composed of drummer Madison Kelly (they/them) and guitarist Liam Clune (he/him). The band formed in early 2021, with the two friends coming together for jam sessions before eventually becoming a band playing gigs, most recently at Camp A Low Read more...
Local Produce: Purple Dog
Posted 10:09pm Friday 5th April 2024 by Jordan Irvine
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Starting off the year with a slew of Pint Night performances at U-Bar, Purple Dog have now established themselves as a prominent Ōtepoti band. As they gear up to release a second single, Critic Te Ārohi caught up with the band to ask about their origin story, new music, and upcoming Read more...
Local Produce: Give Up
Posted 4:06pm Saturday 23rd March 2024 by Jordan Irvine
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Give Up is the newest Ōtepoti shit-head post-punk band. They came to prominence last year after making the Bring the Noise finals, which was only their second gig. Now, after opening for Beet-wix and snagging a pint night slot, they’re rolling with the motion of the ocean and are keen to Read more...
Local Produce: Rosie Roaché
Posted 5:16pm Sunday 17th March 2024 by Jordan Irvine
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Rosie Roaché is a talented visual artist with a show coming to Dunedin Fringe. After the success of last year's candid photography exhibition ‘Flâneur’, Rosie is back with an innovative personal project involving Pasifika culture. ‘Brown Skin Girls’ is a Read more...
Local Produce: Tama Alexander
Posted 1:30pm Sunday 10th March 2024 by Jordan Irvine
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Tama Alexander is a prominent voice in the comedy scene who uses his student experiences to entertain both locally and nationally, combining cutting sardonic humour with musical theatricality. The 2023 Dunedin Fringe Festival saw Tama’s debut solo show ‘Fresher’, which detailed his Read more...
Local Produce: VELVET the label.
Posted 5:11pm Saturday 2nd March 2024 by Jordan Irvine
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Max Came is the frontman of indie rock band Hot Sauce Club, and has recently created VELVET the label., alongside Will Georgeson of Pool House and Max Hackshaw of Frank on Tap. VELVET exists to promote artists around New Zealand and the world, currently made up of the three bands but looking to Read more...
Local Produce - No Danger
Posted 12:40pm Sunday 8th October 2023 by Jamiema Lorimer
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Get your hard hats and your high-vis vests on. For a hazard-free gig, you can count on No Danger: an eclectic six-piece band that play sets with covers ranging from Black Sabbath to the Spice Girls, alongside their own originals, one of which they’re planning to officially release soon. Critic Read more...
Local Produce: - Fool of Stars
Posted 12:41pm Sunday 8th October 2023 by Jordan Irvine
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Formed in 2020, Fool of Stars started out as a high school dream pop band. The current line up, Olive Ward (guitar/vocals), Max White (drums), and Jacob Smith (organ), came together to enter Bring the Noise in 2022. Following a warm reception from friends and strangers, they decided to record their Read more...
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