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November 23, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 213
Weyes Blood, Titanic Rising (2019) I reckon this is the album of the year – very close to it, certainly one of my standouts. And I loved Weyes Blood already, particularly her third album, but this is another level. When I reviewed this album earlier in the year I was in Melbourne, listening to the […]Archive
November 14, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The NZ Music Awards Got Something Right For A Change
There’s really only one view to have with awards for artists and the arts: They’re all totally shit. Until you win one. Or in this case, until the team you’re backing wins one. I was happy to hear that Tom Scott’s Avantdale Bowling Club took home the big prize at last night’s Vodafone Music Awards. […]Archive
November 10, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Jesca Hoop: STONECHILD
Jesca Hoop STONECHILD Memphis Industries Jesca Hoop’s previous record – Memories Are Now – was her gold-standard; it moved her from the one-to-watch list to the one-to-listen-to pile. And in my case it was the one-to-listen-to-on-repeat pile. One of the best albums of 2017 for me. By quite a way. It was a perfect study […]Archive
November 5, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Tour Announcement: Weyes Blood To Play Three NZ Shows (March, 2020)
Weyes Blood aka Natalie Laura Mering returns to New Zealand for three shows in March of next year. Her first appearance here in a couple of years, her first appearances out of Wellington and her first since the stunning 2019 album Titanic Rising (easily one of my picks for record of the year). Not only Weyes […]Archive
June 6, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 171: Sugar Magnolia Wilson
Welcome to episode 171 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors –T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library. This week it’s a chat with poet Sugar Magnolia […]Archive
April 30, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Aldous Harding: Designer
Aldous Harding Designer 4AD Quite good!Archive
April 11, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 163 – Yadana Saw
Welcome to episode 163 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify– follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library. Here’s a chat with Yadana Saw – she is the host […]Archive
February 1, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The Marlon Williams Showcase: Make Way For Love Gets Previewed in Sydney, Monday, January 29, 2018
I was in Sydney for a few things – a chat on the radio, a Foo Fighters/Weezer gig, but mostly to catch up with friends and family. It turned out to be a more “work-related” long weekend than anticipated. Some meetings with various industry people – chatting about books and things and meeting two key […]Archive
September 11, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Dr. Tennant’s Verbal Highs Podcast: Episode 37 – I’m a guest on a podcast; Lewis Tennant is the host
Dr. Tennant’s Verbal Highs is a podcast that comes from a kitchen bench in Kingsland, Auckland. It’s podcasted weekly and the host is Lewis Tennant. The latest episode, # 37 features…Me! I’m the guest. I was up in Auckland for the weekend and Lewis and I had been in touch about it – we are […]Archive
September 10, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Laneway 2018: Lineup Announced
Auckland’s annual Laneway festival will remain at the Albert Park precinct for an Anniversary Day show, January 29.Archive
June 22, 2017 by Simon Sweetman