April 18th in NZ marks the release of the second album from Merrill Garbus’ tUnE-yArDs. Entitled w h o k i l l, the album was recorded shortly after Garbus transplanted herself from Montreal to sunny Oakland, California having extensively toured debut album BiRd-BrAiNs through 2009 and 2010. Produced by
Read MoreHuge congrats to the fantastic Miriam Clancy for landing an APRA NZ 2011 Professional Development Award! Super talented, dedicated and so so hard working! Miriam – we’re right chuffed for you – may
Our friends at Matador just gave us this merry news…. On Tuesday May 24 (May 23 in New Zealand)*, Matador will be releasing ‘Demolished Thoughts’, the 4th solo album from Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore (5th
MTV recently debuted the brand new video for The National’sConversation 16. The star studded clip features comedian Kirstin Shall as a female American President, Mad Men’s John Slattery and American Splendour’s James
Gang Gang Dance have released the amazing artwork (check above) and details of their upcoming album due for release this May. Eye Contact was recorded in 2010 with their long time collaborator Chris
Alela Diane ‘Alela Diane & Wild Divine’ released on 4th April Rough Trade are pleased to announce the signing of singer-songwriter Alela Diane. A self-taught guitarist, Alela hails from northern California and
Yup – just confirmed – Adele has shot back into the top spot on the New Zealand charts this week!! AMAZING! Testament to the woman’s talent and Kiwi’s ability to recognise it!
Gil Scott-Heron & Jamie xx: We’re New Here out this week in NZ! “Like when William S. Burroughs merged with Nirvana, you get the feeling the generation gap has looped here with perfect
Exciting news from Micachu & The Shapes’ camp! The trio have collaborated with London Sinfonietta, one of the world’s leading contemporary orchestras, to create the album ‘Chopped & Screwed’. Recorded live in
So Adele’s album is being released this week in the U.S and she’s kicked that off with a stunning performance Live On Letterman – should screen on NZ TV’s shortly… The album is at
I met Thom Yorke once… well… kinda… About 1000 years ago at the good ol’ Warners Hotel in Christchurch …sticky carpets and all… I mean REALLY sticky!, leaning against the bar, as