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May 4, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Dianne Swann: The War On Peace of Mind
Dianne Swann The War On Peace of Mind Dianne Swann Dianne Swann’s debut solo album is the “lockdown project” that was 35 years in the making. That the end-result is just eight songs (30 minutes) speaks to not only a lack of ego but to a love of music from a specific era, from growing […]Archive
December 14, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Come Together – Abbey Road (December 10, Wellington)
Come Together: Abbey Road Opera House Thursday, December 10 Last year some of New Zealand’s best known, much loved musicians banded together and delivered a concert replication of Neil Young’s Live Rust album/show – I went along slightly cynical. I left impressed with the effort – it showcased that wonderful music in the very best […]Archive
August 7, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Live Rust Concert Tour (August 6, Wgtn)
Various Artists: Live Rust Concert Tour Opera House Tuesday, August 6 So this was the pitch: bunch of Kiwi musicians paying tribute to Neil Young’s Live Rust album/tour on its 40th Anniversary. I’ll be honest, I didn’t quite get it at first. I mean, I get that there’s lots of people out there that love Neil […]Archive
November 22, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sandy Mill: A Piece of Me (ep)
Sandy Mill A Piece of Me (ep) She’s Boss Music Sandy Mill has spent almost her entire career to date working with others – from sessions to live dates, special guest moments, or part of the full-time band…it’s seen her recording or performing with local and international artists from the big names (Placebo, Neil Finn) […]Archive
September 20, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 134 – Dianne Swann
Welcome to episode 134 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Dianne Swann is known for her time in the bands Everything That Flies, When The Cat’s Away, The Julie Dolphin, Boom Boom Mancini and – most recently – The Bads. She has performed around the world as a headliner […]Archive
September 21, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 82 – Wayne Bell
Welcome to episode 82 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. I was in Auckland for a brief visit so I made the most of potential-podcast time and finally caught up with Wayne Bell. Wayne is a drummer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. I’ve met Wayne a few times across the […]Archive
August 2, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The Bads: Losing Heroes
The Bads Losing Heroes The Bads The Bads – formed around the duo of Bret Adams and Dianne Swann – return with album number four. They haven’t made a bad album, only Bads albums – which are always very good albums; I thought their last one might have been their best. And then this rolled […]Archive
May 3, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: The Bads (May 2, Wgtn)
The Bads Puppies Thursday, May 2 The Bads is, primarily, the duo of Dianne Swann and Brett Adams. They were, previously, The Julie Dolphin and Boom Boom Mancini and were, for a time, based in London. Since becoming The Bads they’ve been back in Auckland and when they go on the road it’s as a […]Archive
April 28, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: Dianne Swann
Dianne Swann is one half of duo The Bads who have just released their third album Travel Light. They are currently touring and playing as a five-piece and will be playing a show as a double-bill with Craig Terris Group at Puppies in Wellington this Thursday, May 2nd. Doors at 9pm. Here are five albums […]Archive
March 29, 2013 by Simon Sweetman