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April 6, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
R.I.P. Cecil Taylor
Cecil Taylor has died. The legendary pianist recently celebrated his 89th birthday. What a legend. What a legacy. He took what Art Tatum started and freed it. That’s a simple description – but it’s how I’ve always heard him. Taylor – along with Ornette Coleman, Albert Ayler and John Coltrane was one of the towering […]Archive
December 1, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Neil Young’s Archive Is Online – FREE
It’s not always the best day in the world to be a Neil Young fan – some albums come with a huge clang – but today must count as one of the better days. The much-teased Neil Young Archives exists now, for free, online. Go there and search – and hear – over 50 years […]Archive
August 7, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Skjold/Højensgård Project (feat. Tyshawn Sorey): Human Maybe EP
Skjold/Højensgård Project (feat. Tyshawn Sorey) Human Maybe (ep) (Independent) Claus Højensgård (trumpet and keys) and Jeppe Skjold (saxophone) – from the extended line-up of the Danish collective, Hess Is More, breakaway here for a two-track ep featuring American free-jazz wunderkind Tyshawn Sorey.Archive
September 5, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Moby: Long Ambients 1 – Calm. Sleep.
Moby Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep. (Independent) Moby’s latest “album” is a four-hour playlist available as a free download (or on all the streaming platforms) that aims to encourage you toward sleep, or at least to enjoy calm and peaceful activities. Created as part of the soundtrack for Moby’s own yoga and relax-time, Long Ambients […]Archive
July 26, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Robby Krieger Band (July 23, Las Vegas)
Robby Krieger Band Freemont Street Experience, Las Vegas; NV Saturday, July 23 We are driving along The Strip in Las Vegas late on Friday night (having seen a Paul Williams show) when we see a car doing the rounds, towing a trailer, advertising a free Robby Krieger Band show the next night. Robby Krieger – […]Archive
June 20, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Writers on Mondays: July-September 2016
Once again the popular Writers on Mondays sessions by Victoria Univeristy’s International Institute of Modern Letters will take place at Wellington’s Te Papa Museum (Level 4, Te Marae) from 12.15-1.15pm on Mondays from July 11 to September 26. The sessions are free and will feature writers in conversation discussing upcoming and already published works. It’s […]Archive
May 16, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Thanks Mum: A Kiwi Celebration
Thanks Mum: A Kiwi Celebration A heartfelt collection of letters, memories, poems and tributes written by everyday people from across the country Penguin Random House In what you could only assume is a sort of early-warning R.I.P. to publishing – created by the mainstream publishing industry’s very own, crowd-plundered Trojan horse – the Mother’s Day […]Archive
March 30, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Win Tickets to Strung Out & Pears
Alright, a good game is a quick one – here’s a chance to win tickets to see Strung Out and Pears in Auckland tonight or Wellington tomorrow night. That’s right, the bands play Auckland tonight, Thursday, March 31 at The Kings Arms and Wellington’s San Fran, tomorrow, April 1. Both shows are “full album” gigs […]Archive
March 17, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Win Tickets To See Jordie Lane in Wellington
Jordie Lane returns to Wellington this Friday night, as part of his current NZ Tour. The Australian artist puts on a good show, he’s an engaging stage presence – great banter, good songs and it’s his first visit in a couple of year. I caught his last show here – thoroughly enjoyed it. Also he’s […]Archive
February 21, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Win Tickets to see J Mascis
This week J Mascis will play three shows in New Zealand (Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland). He’ll also play Dunedin next Sunday, March 1. On behalf of Plus1 Touring Off The Tracks has one double-pass for one lucky reader. You can choose the show you want to attend – Christchurch (Thursday, February 26), Wellington (Friday, February […]Archive
February 10, 2015 by Simon Sweetman