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Celestial, twinkling - 216 | Regional News

Celestial, twinkling

Luke Buda – founding member of The Phoenix Foundation – is meeting up with celestial band Pheobe Rings for a twinkly, pretty gig at Meow on the 19th of April.

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A bold step forward - 215 | Regional News

A bold step forward

UK folk-fusion duo Good Habits return to their Antipodean second home for a mega tour of their new album Quarter-Life.

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Rock, funk, and family - 215 | Regional News

Rock, funk, and family

We chat with Kora ahead of their headline set at Jim Beam Homegrown – Kiwi music’s biggest party – on Saturday the 16th of March.

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Through the stargate  - 214 | Regional News

Through the stargate

Award-winning composer and musician Dave Flynn will bring his Celtic Guitar Journey to Stonehenge Aotearoa on the 14th of March. 

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Get set to get sweaty - 212 | Regional News

Get set to get sweaty

New Zealand singer-songwriter Wallace is about to throw one heck of party at The Rogue and Vagabond, playing classic Wally bops, fresh tracks, and 90s house favs with her monster band.

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Hip-hop stardust - 211 | Regional News

Hip-hop stardust

Big Sima and Boomtown will leave a trail of funk-driven, hip-hop stardust in their wake as they unveil their new single Pluto in six cities across Aotearoa this summer.

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Tuscon, Arizona’s favourite sons  - 211 | Regional News

Tuscon, Arizona’s favourite sons

We caught up with Joey Burns of Calexico ahead of their Wellington concert this February, where they’ll celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal record Feast of Wire.

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Hold onto your hair - 210 | Regional News

Hold onto your hair

25 years after their seminal debut Supersystem and in celebration of their latest release Reimagined – Greatest Hits, The Feelers will join Hello Sailor and Dragon for one killer concert at Brewtown’s Brew Year’s Eve.

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Light After The Dark  - 209 | Regional News

Light After The Dark

Albi & The Wolves are on tour with a brand-new album! Come fill your boots with soul and wear out the soles toe-tapping along at Old St Paul’s this November.

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A giant singalong party - 208 | Regional News

A giant singalong party

23 years after rocketing up the NZ charts with their debut album Silencer, Zed will drop a new single on the 10th of November with a national tour to boot. We chat with Nathan King and Andy Lynch about Future You.

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The great rock ‘n’ roll synthesiser - 208 | Regional News

The great rock ‘n’ roll synthesiser

GRAMMY® Award-winning American rock band The War On Drugs will play Wellington as part of Live Nation’s new On A Good Day outdoor music series. We caught up with lead singer Adam Granduciel ahead of the concert.

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A deep nostalgic trip  - 207 | Regional News

A deep nostalgic trip

20 years ago, The Phoenix Foundation released their debut album Horse Power. The inimitable indie rock band will celebrate with an anniversary tour and vinyl release this November.

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