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June 30, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Ian Jorgensen (Blink): The Problem With Music In New Zealand and How To Fix It & Why I Started And Ran Puppies
The Problem With Music In New Zealand and How To Fix It & Why I Started And Ran Puppies Ian Jorgensen (Blink) A Low Hum Inspired by Steve Albini’s essay, The Problem With Music, Ian Jorgensen – known as Blink – decided to write his own version, a version for New Zealand. He started the […]Archive
February 11, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: The Clean (Feb 10, Wgtn)
The Clean Puppies Monday, February 10 You hear The Clean is playing – and it’s just down the road from you (also it’s just $30) and you go. That’s what you do. Because this band means the world to you. And, more than that, far more than that, you kinda figure this band means the […]Archive
February 6, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Liam Finn (Feb 5, Wgtn)
Liam Finn Puppies, Wellington Wednesday, February 5 Liam Finn played two nights at Puppies, back to back. We got there for the second night. A chance to hear roughly half of the new album (The Nihilist, due April) and songs from his previous records too. James Milne – better known to most as Lawrence Arabia […]Archive
November 28, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
DJ Setlist: Square Wave Festival – Vinyl Only Night
Here’s my hour-long set from last night’s Vinyl Only Party at Puppies, part of the Square Wave Festival: 1. The xx, Intro 2. Paul McCartney, Secret Friend 3. Eurythmics, You Take Some Lentils…And You Take Some Rice 4. The Incredible Moses Leroy, Electric Pocket Radio 5. Kraftwerk, The Robots 6. Claude Denjean, Venus 7. Giorgio […]Archive
October 13, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Playlist: Check My Machine – Some Electronic Favourites
As part of November’s Square Wave festival I’ll be playing an hour-long set of electronic/a favourites at Puppies on a bill that features Blink, Bill E and Bevan Smith. So this has me thinking about the antecedents, the things that opened the door for me, and of course the favourites. Too many to cram into […]Archive
July 12, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Anthonie Tonnon (July 11; Wgtn)
Anthonie Tonnon Puppies Thursday, July 11 Anthonie Tonnon was Tono and The Finance Company – but that’s all over now. Last year’s Up Here For Dancing Album got a lot of plays in my house, but the recent video for Marion Bates Realty was Tonnon’s last official business as Tono. He’s going around the country […]Archive
May 3, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Lawrence Arabia (May 3, Wgtn)
Lawrence Arabia: Man Alone Puppies Friday, May 3 The Man Alone tour was a chance for James Milne to step out with just the songs. Since the release of The Sparrow it’s been about strings, and an excellent band – and of course it’s been about the songs too but seeing Milne (as Lawrence Arabia […]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
May 1, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Nikita The Spooky and a Circus of Men: Live at Happy
Nikita The Spooky and a Circus of Men Live at Happy (Independent) Nikita Tu-Bryant is a talented vocalist and guitarist and helping her to shape her songs she has the Circus of Men (Cory Champion on percussion and vocals, Daniel Yeabsley on double bass, Charley Davenport with cello and Tristan Carter offering violin and viola). […]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
April 21, 2013 by Simon Sweetman