by Kev Rowland | Apr 3, 2022 | Reviews
Wellington band Voodoo Bloo are back with the second single from their forthcoming album, The Blessed Ghost, and given what I have heard so far that it definitely one I am looking out for. I was impressed with Skin, which came out towards the end of last year, and...
by Kev Rowland | Apr 3, 2022 | Reviews
One of the real delights in discovering so much NZ music is most of the artists I am asked to review I know nothing about beforehand, so each piece of music is a total surprise and I have no preconceived opinions ahead of time. I also never read press releases until I...
by Kev Rowland | Apr 3, 2022 | Reviews
Following on from the success of 2019’s ‘Chez Nous’, here we find Rebecca again recording with her father and pianist Dave Miller who also brought in the rest of his trio in drummer Bill Belasco, who he has now been working with for more than 40 years, and bassist...
by Kev Rowland | Apr 3, 2022 | Reviews
On this his sixth album as band leader, guitarist Reza Khan has been joined by his long-time band (pianist Matt King, bassist Mark Egan, drummer Maurizio Zottarelli and, on two selections, rhythm and Brazilian guitarist Sergio Pereira) along with guest appearances...
by Kev Rowland | Apr 3, 2022 | Reviews
Some of the earliest music I recall hearing when I was growing up was big band jazz. My dad no longer played vinyl, but he used to have an 8-track in the car, and I distinctly remember my personal favourite at a very tender age was “(I’ve Got a Gal In)...
