by Kev Rowland | Jul 10, 2022 | Reviews
Here we have the second single from Kiwi/Aussie duo {Bird Machine}, and if the debut is anything like this then I can see I need to check it out. Jenna and Luke Grbin come from different musical backgrounds, one from alternative and the other from pop, and here they...
by Kev Rowland | Jul 10, 2022 | Reviews
I first came across Matt when I was asked if I could write a release for his tour, and I was fortunate enough to catch him in Auckland playing solo in the middle of last year. It was a great night, and since then I have investigated all three of his albums and am...
by Kev Rowland | Jul 10, 2022 | Reviews
Here we have the latest single from {No Man’s Land}, which is quite different indeed to the last one of theirs I reviewed, West Coast. That was heavily based on the piano, but here the keyboards are much far more restrained, with held-down organ chords as there is a...
by Kev Rowland | Jul 10, 2022 | Reviews
The video accompanying this song probably tells you all you need to know about the five guys from West Auckland, as interspersed with playing in the studio is them going to a fancy-dress party, and there is a real sense of humour throughout. Red is a vibrant frontman,...
by Kev Rowland | Jul 10, 2022 | Reviews
Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to come across the incredible album When Turkeys Fly by {Turkey The Bird} which meant I was determined to see them when they came to Auckland and had an amazing evening. One member of that trio is André Manella, who has also...
