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December 11, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Sage Francis (Dec 11, Wgtn)
Sage Francis San Fran Thursday, December 11 It was the first Sage Francis show in Wellington since 2010 – his return to touring the world. And it was all energy, every minute of it – all of it a performance, Francis is a gifted wordsmith but it wouldn’t work – even with years in the […]Archive
December 10, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Win Tickets to see Sage Francis In Wellington
Tonight, Thursday, December 11, Sage Francis returns to the stage at the San Fran (see here for ticket details and full gig info). Francis is a spoken-word artist and rapper. A performance poet, hip-hop artist and record label owner, political and social activist and repeat visitor to New Zealand. He always puts on a good […]Archive
July 1, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
The All Seeing Hand: Fog & Debris
The All Seeing Hand Fog & Debris Muzai Records I was amazed to find out that the brand new album by The All Seeing Hand has been stitched together from leftovers and offcuts of the band’s previous albums. No problem with that at all – but it’s remarkable to me because here I was, so […]Archive
January 31, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Madlib: Rock Konducta Vol. 1
Madlib Rock Konducta Vol. 1 Stones Throw Rock Konducta Vol. 1 is the latest in Madlib’s “Beat Konducta” series that has him making up imaginary soundtracks, and offloading beats and pieces from his archive. This one is strictly vinyl only, though it will be re-issued in 2014, released as Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (as […]Archive
October 2, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
The All Seeing Hand: Mechatronics
The All Seeing Hand Mechatronics MUZAI Records Frighteningly good, this All Seeing Hand group. Here’s their second album – here we have drums (B. Michael Knight) and turntables (Alphabethead) and the throat-singing of Jonny Marks. Deane Hunter adds guitar to three songs but the vision, the sound, the sprawl of The All Seeing Hand comes […]Archive
August 31, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Preview: The All Seeing Hand/Orchestra of Spheres – FREE
There are a few things on tonight, a few gigs – but one thing you always hear is that people would go if they had the money. Well, The All Seeing Hand has the answer to that problem. Their gig tonight at San Francisco Bath House with Orchestra of Spheres and E/N/T is FREE. Well […]Archive
May 24, 2013 by Simon Sweetman