OpinionHistory made: Toy Love in Auckland, 1979Terence Hogan recalls his memories of seeing Toy Love play live, smashed watermelon, broken glass, blood, sweat and all.18 Apr 02:00 AM
EntertainmentMark Lanegan: Gray goes blackMark Lanegan has long been one of the most magnetic and mercurial rock vocalists. Blues Funeral, his first solo album in eight years, could be his best work yet.05 Apr 02:00 AM
OpinionHistory made: Peter Urlich and The Lawrence Quintet, Spectator BarThe night before he relocated to New York City, a 19-year-old Nathan Haines nearly had his plans derailed by a close encounter with the boys in blue.04 Apr 02:00 AM
EntertainmentShihad play concert for NZ PoliceShihad have played an intimate gig for around 200 police staff and family members in Manukau today after an employee won a radio competition to have the band play for her and her workmates.03 Apr 07:21 AM
EntertainmentElbow, The PowerstationPhotos of Elbow performing at The Powerstation in Auckland.03 Apr 01:45 AM
EntertainmentSXSW: Big things from Electric Wire HustleFresh out of their first SXSW experience, Electric Wire Hustle will be basing themselves in Berlin for six months with three main goals: getting more shows in Europe, releasing their second album and having a decent crack at America.30 Mar 01:00 AM
EntertainmentSXSW: Cairo Knife Fight - The secrets of sinTooled up with an arsenal of drums, guitar, synth bass and loop pedals, Cairo Knife Fight brought the noise to SXSW for a week of shows and Texas barbecue, and survived to tell the tale. Here’s their blow-by-blow account of one week in Austin.30 Mar 01:00 AM
