And yet another sure-fire hit and live show favourite from the burgeoning indie rock scene in Aotearoa. Sandtrap, who came top 3 in the 2020 Smokefree Rockquest, hail from the City of Sails and consist of Kainoa Ogilvie on vocals, Luke Bennett on guitar, Luca Keltie on bass, and drummer Jimi Terei. They are just…

There’s an unbelievably large talent pool of musicians in these islands of Aotearoa. So many of them are unafraid to experiment and embrace their idols as influences, wearing their love affair with their peers proudly like a badge, and celebrating their legacy with a new, burgeoning rock scene that’s making me very excited for the…

Stray Dogs, four Auckland based chaps with a penchant for a catchy tune and the slickest pop-punk production you’ll hear this side of nowhere else. From the up-coming album Stay Loyal, the guys – Josh (vocals), Cam (guitar), Steve (bass) and Grant (drums) – present us with the single and video for their second release…

Many years ago there was a genre that “evolved” from what had been known as Indie rock. It became known as Britpop. In the mists of time gone by I caught a show at Auckland’s Powerstation, headlined by a band that was taking the world by storm at the time: some countrymen and a countrywoman…

Rock fans pay attention! This band, Newzerror, really means to take this scene by the stones and shake it until it screams. New single Alibi, together with its promo video, has just been dropped and oooooo yes, says me! I previously likened lead vocalist Dee to the legendary 80s German metal vocalist Doro Pesch, from…

I love heavy rock music with fat, beefy riffs and a bottom end laden with depth. I love punk rock energy and attitude. Saurian, from Dunedin, brings all of the above here, so yay! says I! YAY!!! This single, Sheep’s Clothing, is about losing one’s grip on an emotional relationship. Well considered lyrics are supported…