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It’s close to midnight and freezing in New York City, a place that never sleeps. Even the subways run all night long, but then, they’re warm all winter thanks to the central heating piped in. Rats takes refuge there, running back and forth along the platforms, so do the armed NYPD cops who since 9/11 patrol the platforms and check the trains as they come and go from every station. ...more

Simon Grigg, a man whose involvement in the NZ Music industry stretches across more than 30 years, has posted a fascinating singles discography of Eldred Stebbing’s legendary Zodiac on his blog ...more

A mix of great music, fine weather and good humour defined Wellington’s third Homegrown. This year split across two Waterfront venues, I arrived in time to take in the sights before I went to take in the sounds. ...more

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Following the sudden passing of Royal Falcon singer/guitarist Dan Pilkington, the band will pay tribute to his life and work with a limited time free song download offer ...more

Well this is the first time I have ever written a blog so here it goes... Friday night we played in Whakatane, it was just awesome. It started off with Hairini being dropped off at Kohanga, followed by a hard slog at the gym by me and Tama - stretching and conditioning our bodies for the night ahead. ...more

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The sixth of February: world famous in New Zealand as Waitangi Day, it’s also remembered further a field as Bob Marley’s birthday. How best to celebrate the two milestones? Wellington’s Radio Active presents One Love: a day-long outdoor music festival with an inexpensive ticket price, a central location, and a selection of the best reggae acts from New Zealand and abroad. ...more

Woah Oh Oh - it's over. The Mangawhai Tavern was the setting for our final show of the tour - ...more

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Touring is one of those rites of passage for a musician that gives one a sense of immediate validation. ...more

It's Choade My Dear, the second single from Connan Mockasin’s much anticipated debut album 'Please Turn Me Into The Snat', is now available as a free download ...more

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CHART, the Christchurch Music Industry Trust, have opened submissions for artists for the third CHARTDISC. ...more

This marks the first show of the year for Autozamm at a newly refurbished Kings Arms Tavern. NZ music heavyweights Autozamm are joined by special guests Ivy Lies who share a practice space with Autozamm and the two have an obvious rapport and mutual respect. ...more

After playing their last show a little over two years ago at the Kings Arms (December 1st 2007), Cold By Winter are back from the dead, reforming to play two shows - the first in Wellington and the second in Auckland (January 30 at the Kings Arms Tavern). ...more

Waihi Beach take a bow for coming out to help create an awesome night in the Bay of Plenty. ...more

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In December '09, Auckland's Popstrangers emerged victorious from a nationwide band competition conducted through the bnet radio stations and Groove Guide. The prize? An opening slot at the Big Day Out 2010. We asked vocalist/guitarist Joel Flyger to give a us a run down of his day. He said... ...more

There is an opportunity to join the Octagon team as a full time Events Organiser. ...more

Wanted: A duo or trio of musicians to play background music for one to two hours at a private function in mid-February in central Auckland. ...more

Wanted: A proficient scratch DJ (with their own CD/software scratch deck) to collaborate with for sessions in Auckland during February 2010. ...more