Going to a gig with friends is always a fun way to spend the night out but what do you do when you want to sing Aretha Franklin at the top of your lungs with all the judgement of your friends?
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A great night out is measured not by the content of the gig, the venue, nor the vibe of the crowd, rather, a better tell of the evening’s success is the quality of the post gig munchies. I’m going to give you my top 5 local post gig munchies.
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We have all felt a sticky floor under our feet on a night out in Welly, but some happen to be worse than others. Check out our guide to the top 5 stickiest floors and watch out next time you get stuck in the mosh.
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We think the Wellington music scene is way better than Auckland’s music scene, but in case you’re still on the fence here’s our top 5 reasons why.
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Since intermediate school, I had Noah pegged as one of the best musicians in my peer group. Starting out in brass bands at church, Noah developed a deep understanding for musical connection in a group environment very early on. This is what musicians call musicality and in the world of session work…
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Having formed in 2020, Sweetspot have already played locally coveted gigs like CubaDupa 2021 and made it to the finals of the Wellington Battle of the Bands, among various house parties and university shows. While this early success has been enjoyable for each member, they’ve still had to put in the hard…
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Censorship, broadly, has been a part of humanity for many centuries. The old saying ‘History is written by the winners’ is referring to a form of censorship. With the advent of electricity and the industrial revolution, the information age brought a new depth to…
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This week Charles sat down with Lodgefield, a music duo from West Auckland comprised of Sebastian Schofield and Jed Scott. Their sounds stretch from black metal and alternative rock to folk and indie. Their not-so-secret romance with sound will tickle the music bug in your brains and lead you to discover true…
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Tias onstage persona is a bright, youthful and bubbly girl in a bucket hat, belting sassy lyrics over what I can only describe as ‘Revival Pop’. While she has a special place in her heart for…
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This week Charles sits down to talk with Massey musician Fourfdimension
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Like all artistic professions, having a young start will always give you an edge over competition. This is especially true in the music business as there is clearly too much talent for the amount of paid gigs. However, pushing yourself as an artist in your teen years can often lead to regrettable decisions or images that are hard to shake. I have certainly found myself in this place and I know plenty of artists who wish…
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