New Zealand
concerts are almost back to normal -- in New Zealand
“There’s a new appreciation, a sense of gratitude,” sasy Liz Stokes, leader of NZ’s The Beths, who just wrapped up a tour of their country. “We know how lucky we are to go out, hang out with friends, and watch live music.”
The Bats prep new LP 'The Deep Set' (listen to "No Trace")
The NZ band’s signature sound, led by Robert Scott’s strum and Kaye Woodward’s snaky leads, remains intact and winning as ever.
Carb On Carb on US tour, playing New Zealand CMJ, The Fest, & more; Marlon Williams signed to Dead Oceans
Carb On Carb is the New Zealand duo of guitarist/vocalist Nicole Gaffney and drummer/vocalist James Stuteley. They put out their self-titled album earlier this year, which is a solid record of ’90s-style emo/punk and often has a strong a feminist bent, as song titles like “The War On Men” and “Phenomenal Ladies” make pretty cl…
New Zealand @ CMJ 2015 lineup & RSVP
Once again, New Zealand will be represented at CMJ this year with the New Zealand Music Commission showcase. Instead of Le Poisson Rouge (where it happened previously), this year it takes place on October 13 at Baby’s All Right and the lineup looks like this:5:30pm | Doors
6:00pm | Carb On Carb
6:40pm | Marlon Williams
7:20pm | Anthonie Tonnon
8:00pm | LontaliusThe show is totally FREE…
BV Presents a free screening of 'BOY' @ Knitting Factory Tues.
The Year is 1984, and on the rural East Coast of New Zealand “Thriller” is changing kids’ lives. Inspired by the Oscar nominated Two Cars, One Night, is the hilarious and heartfelt coming-of-age tale about heroes, magic, and Michael Jackson…
CMJ 2011 - Bill's Tuesday daytime picks (New Zealand bands, Chad Valley & more)
Here we go again, folks! I’m still not used to this CMJ starting on a Tuesday thing, even though it’s been this way for a few years now. Personally, I’m going to ease into things today and tonight and save my energy…
New Zealand represented @ LPR -- Street Chant, Zowie, Lawrence Arabia, Ruby Frost & more on CMJ day 1 (pics)
“Lawrence Arabia opened with an easy confidence, nurtured by months on the road supporting Crowded House, despite not having played together for a couple of months…
Lawrence Arabia & other New Zealand artists here for CMJ (dates, MP3s, videos)
DOWNLOAD: Lawrence Arabia – Beautiful Young Crew (Mp3)
DOWNLOAD: Lawrence Arabia – Apple Pie Bed (MP3)
Kiwi popsmith Lawrence Arabia (real name James Milne) is back in NYC for CMJ (last here with Crowded House), playing a few shows — the first of which is today’s (10/19) early evening New Zealand showcase at Le Poisson Rouge…
Jeff Mangum, The Clean, Yo La Tengo, Portastatic & friends played for Chris Knox @ LPR - review, setlist, video & pic
I snuck this picture of the t-shirt…“Chris Knox (born September 2, 1952) is a New Zealand rock and roll musician, cartoonist, and DVD reviewer who emerged during the punk rock era with his bands The Enemy and Toy Love…
Dimmer are here from New Zealand too (dates)
Most people (well, ones reading this blog) know that New Zealand indie rock icons The Clean are in town this weekend, playing tonight at Le Poisson Rougue as part of the enormous Chris Knox benefit, and then tomorrow at the Bell House (both sold out)…
