Revulva - Revulva - Album Review: Revulva
10 Oct 2024 // review by Brad Miller
Reading the description of this artist before I embarked on this review, I wasn’t sure what to expect by
a "hedonistic whirlwind of acid jazz, Avant-funk, disco, AOR, and art pop." Now that I know, I’ve found one of my new favourites.
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Napoleon Baby - EP Review: Unworthy Boys
15 Jul 2024 // review by Brad Miller
The debut EP from Napoleon Baby, Unworthy Boys, is here, and what a release. The Tamaki Makarau trio have delivered a well-crafted and honed effort that explores our life and times and the frustrations and injustices they come with.
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Devilskin - Gig Review: Devilskin @ The Factory, Hamilton - 21/06/2024
23 Jun 2024 // review by Brad Miller
Walking through the main entrance to The Factory on Friday night, you could be forgiven for thing you’d stepped onto battlefield before the carnage. With a packed house only a few minutes after doors opened - an impressive feat for Kirikiriroa - and the
mist from the fog machine descended across the stage.
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Liam Gonen - Album Review: Expiration Date:
30 May 2024 // review by Brad Miller
The debut album from Liam Gonen - Expiration Date: has found its way onto my review list today. Liam released his first single Judas back in 2022, and while there may be a bit of a vibe shift to the melody with Expiration Date: from his previous work, his unique vocal style and lyrical work are still prominent on this latest release.
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Where's Jai - EP Review: Avenues
18 Apr 2024 // review by Brad Miller
For some artists, first time is not the charm. Debuts are often messy and lacking vision as the group or artist continue to figure out their sound and their way in the industry.
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The Boondocks - EP Review: The Boondocks
01 Feb 2024 // review by Brad Miller
Reviewers can sometimes fall into the trap of being either overly critical or offering nothing but cringe worthy praise when writing. When it comes to this latest effort put forward by Auckland two-piece (Scott Parker, vocals and bass and Branden Pritchard, drums) The Boondocks, the high praise is well deserved and genuine.
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