Archive for March, 2008
Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Fuck Geography
“Dashel was an extra in
10 Things I Hate About You!”
There’s so much good DIY Indie/Punk music pouring out of the proverbial gutters, I tried to create a cohesive, geographically-thematic post but it was just too hard. As I linked from band to band, I discovered that the certain kind of music I was seeking […]
1 Comment » - Posted in U.S.A, UK by Sarah Gooding
Friday, March 28th, 2008
Lullatone (Live Photos)
Lullatone
Whammy Bar, Auckland. 24-03-2008
No Comments » - Posted in Japan by Nick Fulton
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
Here’s To Future Days
Forward to the Future
Starting tomorrow night is Here’s To Future Days, a three day music extravaganza featuring some of New Zealand’s best up and coming musical talent. Hosted by the wonderful people at Bar Bodega, and in conjunction with Vorticon Productions, the event features 30 bands across an eclectic range of musical genres. Tickets […]
No Comments » - Posted in New Zealand by Nick Fulton
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
Lullatone
Is anything as cute as Japanese pop?
Music-wise, maybe not! But you can judge that for yourself. The Japanese bubblegum pop duo of Shawn James Seymour and Yoshimi Tomida is hitting our shores next week for four shows. They are playing two shows in Auckland (including Tuesday 25 March with CSS and Glass Candy) as well […]
No Comments » - Posted in Japan by Nick Fulton
Friday, March 14th, 2008
Punks Reign of Terror
Scared Yet?
Music from the darkness
The Holy Kiss
The goths you see in the mall probably wouldn’t like The Holy Kiss, but their appeal to the indie music connoisseur is undeniable. Their tight gothic rhythms and crystallised belts of dark shadowy post punk will be most appreciated if you’re a fan of The Birthday Party or […]
No Comments » - Posted in Canada, Mexico, U.S.A by Nick Fulton
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
Little Pictures (Limited Edition)
Little Picture Disc
Little Pictures have made 15 limited edition picture discs of their debut EP You + Me + My Amplifier. Each disc is individually hand drawn and has been designed to remember the fun times had at Camp A Low Hum 2008.
They are strictly limited, so go to the bands myspace page now and […]
No Comments » - Posted in New Zealand by Nick Fulton
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
Lawrence Arabia
Fondly fondling the Flora & Fauna
Multi-instrumentalist and multi-talented and super-awesome wearer of short shorts at Camp A Low Hum, according to many reports, Lawrence Arabia, is set to leave New Zealand’s shores once more. But that doesn’t mean he hates us, quite the opposite, actually. The expat delivered one final ode of love to […]
No Comments » - Posted in New Zealand by Sarah Gooding
Thursday, March 6th, 2008
It’s a d.a.n.c.e Revolution
It’s a D.a.n.c.e. Revolution!
FLAIRS!
Everyone loves a cocky Frenchman. How about two? Two cocky Frenchmen who make synthetic, sappy, tangly wires of beats and wandering, lurching basslines? With robot voices ranting about their sexual prowess? You know you want it. Providing ample foot-jiggling madness in Truckers Delight as well as the aforementioned song that got […]
No Comments » - Posted in U.S.A, UK by Sarah Gooding
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Hayden
A Real Indie Folk Hero
Hot news! Galesburg and Strange News have announced the return of Hayden. The indie folkster will be in New Zealand crafting his magic in both Auckland and Wellington later this March. Fresh from touring across Europe with The National and prior to touring the US with Feist, Hayden is ducking down […]
No Comments » - Posted in Canada by Nick Fulton
Monday, March 3rd, 2008
East LOndon Represent
East London Represent!
Grime/Electro/Pop/Remix
TAPE DECK
With remixes for Kate Nash, Mystery Jets and Holy Fuck under their belts, Tape Deck is one hell of a mighty music machine. Making Love Is All sound like Björk leading an aerobics class in the 80s, injecting spastic life into Semifinalists and grime-ifying Klaxons into a stupefied robo-glam […]
