ASHY - Ashy talks about her new single and video 'Over You'
31 Aug 2018 // interview by LoraThompson
ASHY is a young solo artist from Christchurch who gained the attention of both the local and international pop markets
with her second single Jersey and has just dropped her latest single Over You. We caught up while she was
in Auckland on business for a quick chat about song writing, music videos and
her plans for the future.
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Festival Review: Homegrown 2018
10 Apr 2018 // review by LoraThompson
It was a cloudy yet thankfully calm Saturday in beautiful
capital city when we arrived at the waterfront at 1pm. After collecting my pass, the first stop was up-and-comers Dead Favours on the Rock Stage.
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TOI - Single Review: Kiss the Sky
04 Nov 2017 // review by LoraThompson
Wellington dub-rockers Tunes of I just
never stop.
After a crazy couple of years touring
their debut album Restless, they're back with the first single off
what will be their third release, and EP called Wicked Ways – due
for release on the 17th November.
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Merrin - Album Review: 1
12 Oct 2017 // review by LoraThompson
From first listen, Merrin's 1 has evolved in leaps and bounds from their earlier singles Sin and Mr Dominant the band are now bringing a much heavier and refined hard rock feel than their previous work.
The Album begins with the newest single Durty Little Secret and quickly and easily segways into the heavier, riffier Burn it Up.
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The Black Seeds - Album Review: Fabric
26 Sep 2017 // review by LoraThompson
Fabric (Released September 2017) is
the 6th Full-length studio offering from Wellington-based
band The Black Seeds – and the 12 track album certainly does not
disappoint.
The band have been around since 1998,
with their Global Breakthrough album generally considered to be their
2006 release Enter the Dojo.
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Bakers Eddy - Interview: CJ from Bakers Eddy
11 Jul 2017 // interview by LoraThompson
So I have braved the cold winter
evening to travel to the humble West Melbourne suburb of Maribyrnong,
where the 4 Bakers Boys live in an old and rather run down 1970's
home – with some of the original 1970's décor to match.
"We've only got a temporary lease here,
as they are going to knock it down soon" says CJ – quite a common
issue for young Melbourne renters looking for a reasonably priced
property.
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Decades - Interview: Emma from Decades
07 Jul 2017 // interview by LoraThompson
Lora spoke to Emma from Decades about their upcoming All Our Truths Tour with Bakers Eddy, Skinny Hobos and Dead Favours, as well as their new album for muzic.net.
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Ryan Kershaw - Single Review: Inspiration
10 Jun 2017 // review by LoraThompson
As I downloaded this track to begin
listening I really had no idea what to expect.
Actually that's a lie,I had heard a few
of Ryan's previous offerings – Little Green Dragon (2008), The Lunar
Sea (2011) and The Buzz Tapes (2012) - So based on this I expected
an awesome display of guitar, and that's exactly what I got – one
of NZ's best and highly under-rated guitarists.
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The Nukes - Album Review: III
01 Apr 2017 // review by LoraThompson
I have had the pleasure of reviewing
the full-length album III by NZ's original Ukulele Trio – The
Nukes.
Dave Parker, David
'Snapper' Thiele, and Ben Collier are a power-trio of NZ music's
finest – former credits include Goldenhorse, Rhythm Cage and The
Parker Project – as well as Thiele's extensive contribution to the
local music community through Kiwi FM.
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Merrin - Merrin Newsletter Interview
27 Nov 2016 // interview by LoraThompson
MERRIN is where soul and rock collide. With an edge defined by a distinctive guitar sound, soulful vocals and a rhythm section that creates the very heartbeat of this band, Merrin is a musical experience.
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Poison Skies - EP Review: Day to Defy
23 Nov 2016 // review by LoraThompson
The debut EP Day to Defy from Poison
Skies delivers a familiar pop-punk kick while nailing their powerful
and catchy sound.
The EP begins with their upbeat single Eighty Six, leading into the heavier half-time thrash of Stop and
Breathe – The catchy, melodic chorus in this second track provides
a stark contrast against a well-orchestrated wall of noise.
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Electric Wire Hustle - Album Review: The 11th Sky
22 Oct 2016 // review by LoraThompson
Wellington Electro-Soul outfit Electric Wire Hustle released their
3rd album The 11th Sky on September 30th2016.
EWH first appeared in the public eye with their self titled album in
2009 , and since then have also released Love Can Prevail in 2014
which was a world wide success that saw the band achieve some Cult
Fame in the UK and Europe.
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