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May 7, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: Anna van der Leij
Anna van jer Leij works with “the fantastic folks at Chamber Music New Zealand”, and they’re touring The New Yorker music critic and author Alex Ross with New Zealand mezzo soprano Bianca Andrew and STROMA – an ensemble made up of a selection of NZSO players and pianist Emma Sayers. They mostly perform modern chamber […]Archive
March 25, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: Dylan Frater
Based in Wellington, Dylan Frater is a recording artist, music producer, music coach and international solo performer. He has released an EP (The Torch Songs EP) and is due to release his debut album, “From Winter to Winter” (featuring Georgie Swan-Hay) in June 2017. Sometimes described as cinematic, Dylan’s sound is all about creating worlds – his atmospheric […]Archive
July 27, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: Josh Hetherington
Josh Hetherington is a DJ (Josh On Decks), photographer, Super 8 filmmaker and musician. His current band, Show Me Where It Hurts will release their new EP this weekend, Friday, July 29 with a launch at The Thirsty Dog in Auckland, Saturday, July 30, 8pm featuring special guests Cold Harvest Trust. Previously, he was the […]Archive
July 2, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: Dan Wilcox aka Sweep
When Dan Wilcox isn’t writing country, blues and folk music on his guitar whilst crooning beneath the Raglan moon, he’s performing, producing, recording and DJ’ing as dub / reggae / rap / rock / electro / dance alter-ego Sweep. Here are five albums he’s loving right now… A little backstory on me first: I used to […]Archive
April 24, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: Mali Mali
Mali Mali (a.k.a. Ben Tolich) is a songwriter and performer from Auckland, NZ. He’s about to go on tour in support of his new album As A Dog Dreams, his second album following Gather ‘round the Gooseclock (2013) and the Brotherly EP (2010). Here are five albums he’s loving right now… 1 – Damien Jurado, Visions […]Archive
March 29, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: Will Wood
Will Wood is a singer/songwriter with two albums to his name – Broken Man from 2014 and the brand-new Magpie Brain & Other Stories. He is about to head off around the country to perform a series of shows with poet and MC Tourettes. Here are five albums he’s loving right now… 1 – The […]Archive
December 30, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: DJ Bill E
Bill E is a Wellington DJ behind the regular Atomic and 24 Hour Party People club nights. His Hang The DJ New Year’s Eve gig at the San Fran is something of an institution – in fact it turns 10 this year. Here’s all the details for the event. And here are five albums he’s […]Archive
December 8, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: James Buttery
James Buttery is a Melbourne-based Kiwi who probably spends too much time (and a little too much money) digging though record crates across the city. He runs a sort of successful Youtube channel discussing recent vinyl purchases, and other music related topics. Here are five albums he’s loving right now… 1 – Blur, The Great […]Archive
March 4, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: Andee Blacksugar
Brooklyn’s Andee Blacksugar is a guitarist/songwriter/singer/producer who helms a “highly destructive electro-rock” outfit called Black Sugar Transmission. Equal parts jagged new wave, power pop harmony, metallic muscle, glammy swagger and techno-gasmic sound design, BST lives on its own singular piece of musical real estate. Black Sugar Transmission has released five albums prior to its latest, Violent Muses – brand new as of February […]Archive
February 9, 2015 by Simon Sweetman