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October 17, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

The Death of Music Journalism: Book Launch Speech

Last week we launched my book of poems – The Death of Music Journalism. This week I’ve just found out it’s the # 1 best-selling title at Unity Books for the current week (thanks of course to that wonderful launch). So here I share the speech I gave at the launch… I’m rather overwhelmed by […]
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October 13, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

We Launched The Book: Long Live The Death of Music Journalism!

Last Sunday (October 11) we launched my debut collection of poems, The Death of Music Journalism. We were there at Meow for a 4pm start. Dr. Blue kicked things off with some guitar and singing – a little blues and some soulful tunes to guide us in. Dr. Blue is also a poet so he […]
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October 9, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

RNZ Interview: The Death of Music Journalism

I’m often on RNZ to talk about music – but the boot was on the other foot just the other day when I was interviewed about my debut poetry collection, The Death of Music Journalism. The book, published by The Cuba Press, is available through all good book shops now and launches tomorrow, Sunday, October […]
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October 7, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 233: The Death of Music Journalism

Welcome to episode 233 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys 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 […]
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June 18, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

My First Ebook: Drummers You Just Can’t Beat

I’ve just made and published my first e-book. It’s available now at that link over at Amazon for a couple of bucks ($3.44 is the NZ rate). It’s comprised of the articles I wrote here under the banner Drummers You Just Can’t Beat and includes some new and edited pieces as well as many of the eulogies […]
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January 12, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Variety For Fierys: Charity Fundraiser (Jan 23, 2019), Meow, Wellington

In an effort to help raise funds for the Red Cross for the Australian Bushfire Appeal Variety for Fierys is a charity fundraising night of poetry, stories, comedy and song that will take place at Meow in Wellington on January 23. Click on the link above for more information – and if you’re outside of […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Appeal, Australia, Bushfire, Charity, Meow, Red Cross, Variety For Fieries: Charity Fundraiser (Jan 23, Variety For Fierys, Wellington ·

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November 2, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Stubs: # 238 – The Shot Band + Guests, Wellington, 2011

It’s hazy – but this was a 50th Birthday party I think. And there were a few local bands and solo acts and things and I missed a fair bit of it – but also I was on the bill. And my son, Oscar, was one week old I think. Or two weeks old max. […]
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October 27, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Joan As Police Woman (October 23, Wellington)

Joan As Police Woman Meow, Wellington Wednesday, October 23 New York-based Joan Wasser – who tours and records as Joan as Police Woman recently released a career-covering “Joanthology” and in support of that she mounted a solo tour which brings her to New Zealand for the first time.
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October 20, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Tami & Jay Neilson (October 18, Wellington)

Tami Neilson: This is Tami Neilson! With Special Guest Jay Neilson Meow, Wellington Friday, October 18 One of the trickiest things for Kiwi musicians, I think, is keeping touring fresh. There’s the old album/tour/album cycle – which is more about releasing a single, then touring, then releasing a single sometimes in this long, extended death-of-the-album […]
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May 13, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Luke Wright (May 13, Wgtn)

Luke Wright  Meow; Wellington  Monday, May 13 I call it a “Gig Review” – but it’s a poetry reading. Still, “Gig Review” seems to suit, poetry reading suggests something staid, safe, possibly boring. Not even the chance with one of the UK’s finest modern poetic voices – Luke Wright. Here for writers/readers festivals and Wellington was […]
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May 12, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Delaney Davidson & Barry Saunders (May 11, Wgtn)

Delaney Davidson & Barry Saunders  Meow; Wellington  Saturday, May 11 The new album by Delaney and Barry is one of those so-obvious-it-had-to-happen ideas that happened due to the two troubadours meeting half a decade ago when on the bill together for one of the Church Tours of the country. 
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January 23, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Preview: Julien Baker and BEING. (Auckland and Wellington, Feb 2019)

The Tuning Fork and 95bFM presents Julien Baker  Friday 15th February 2019 – Tuning Fork – Auckland  Saturday 16th February 2019 – Meow – Wellington  And now, just announced – Auckland based BEING. as support for both Auckland & Wellington shows! ‘BEING.’ is the moniker for Indie artist Jasmine Balmer. Known for her dynamic live performances, BEING.’s music leans towards a melancholy-surf aesthetic as she jumps from zest-drenched indie […]
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