Category Archives: News: New Zealand
Shihad, London 2008
Video by “christhekiwi12″ Shihad was awesome. So glad I got to see them. There wasnt much of a stage show – was more about the music. These big American bands I’ve seen Manson, NIN, Tool – all have so much … Continue reading
DRM and how it can go so wrong
On New Zealand news website, Stuff.co.nz, Graeme Philipson wrote a good article on “Digital copyright: it’s all wrong”. He brings up some interesting points about the US submitting a draft to the G8 meeting in Tokyo, outlining the possibility for … Continue reading
Laser Crusader Terrorising Wellington Pilots
Apparently some guy, (won’t mention names) has been pointing a high-powered green laser at planes, in their flight path to land at Wellington Airport. “The people who are doing it, these guys are idiots. I don’t know why they do … Continue reading
Shihad to play, IN LONDON!
Yay x100! This is total zing of the Summer. I can’t wait for this, (from www.shihad.com): 26-05-2008 – Shihad Play London 5th July Shihad return to London to play a 1 off show at the Sheperds Bush Empire on Saturday, … Continue reading
Shihad: Beautiful Machine
The latest album from Wellington (New Zealand – not Australian) band, Shihad titled as “Beautiful Machine” is a much more Shihady album than their previous “Love is the New Hate”. It’s excellent. By far the best NZ music I’ve heard … Continue reading
Band of the week: Autozamm
Wellingtonian rocker’s Autozamm (not actually sure where they’re at atm, hopefully working on a new album?) put out an album about four years ago called As For Now – the first single from that “You Don’t Know Me” – famous … Continue reading
Vodafone Homegrown, WGTN
WOAH! Check out this massive line-up of bands and DJs for Vodafone’s “Homegrown” Wellington Waterfront festival, April 26th 2008! Shihad Kora Pluto Salmonella Dub The Feelers The Black Seeds The Mint Chicks Tiki Opshop Cornerstone Roots Elemeno-P The Phoenix Foundation … Continue reading
Music: Pluto -Sunken Water
just downloaded the new Pluto album Sunken Water from iTunes music Store. Its completely badass. Really cool rock music mixed with blues. Of you’ve heard any of their earlier tracks this one is a great follow up to their previous … Continue reading
Minuit: live at the Lockside Lounge, Camden
Minuit, one of New Zealand’s greatest electronic bands is playing live in London this Friday, at the Camden Lockside Lounge. Only £4 init!! Be sure to get a nice beer off of Dave the barman and giggle down for some … Continue reading