I often come across stories I'd like to share that have no musical component. That's why this column is called 'Music Plus”; a certain amount of... Read More

This week is all about Eugene O'Reilly's latest project: The Hallstars Volume One. Many know Eugene from the band Five O'Clock Shadow and his time... Read More

This week's column comes in two sections; there is no segue. The reason is that I've spent the week listening to one of the most remarkable local music... Read More

These are, to say the least, trying times for musicians. Faced with the current situation you can either postpone everything or push on through. Amongst those... Read More

On Sunday I got an email from Ticketmaster. The subject line read: ‘Can you believe it's been a year since Justin Townes Earle?' On Monday I got an... Read More

Let's start this week by taking time out for that evergreen segment of many a social function - a little housekeeping. I have spent the past month enthusiastically... Read More

Recently it's all been live shows. Let's move on to the recording scene - there's a lot happening. I was reminded of this when I called into Record... Read More

Last week I started looking at live music in August. This week? More of the same. I know I keep going on about it, but for someone who keeps a constant eye on... Read More

I used to assume that when days start getting longer, they also get warmer. Sadly that's not true. And with the arrival of August imminent, a bit of warmth would... Read More

If you thought things in the world were weird before now then just hang on for what's next. This is not the best time to be making predictions but it does... Read More

The floodgates have opened, the damn has broken, the cows are coming home to roost. Yes, it is again all on in the live music scene. Bands are frantically booking... Read More

One more week and one more small sign that we're returning to normal. Concerts in the Gallery at the Te Puna Quarry Park are kicking off again this Sunday... Read More