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...

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...

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...

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) Kalamazoo”....

When I reviewed their debut album, ‘Anorexic Insect’, I said their music reminded me of “System For A Down mating with Throbbing Gristle, and bringing to life a bastard offspring that not only contains elements of both bands (and Serj Tankian’s orchestral exploits to...

Although Alluvial’s debut album, 2017’s ‘The Deep Longing For Annihilation’, was an instrumental affair, the plan was always to have a singer but they were just unable to find the right one. That was corrected in time for this release with the addition of Kevin Muller...

When a founder member leaves a band, especially after 20 years, especially if they were a lead singer, then there is always concern about what this might mean for the next album. However, they have always used two singers and Brandon Saller has been increasing his...

I have always had an affinity with choirs, with my mum singing in various different ones as did I when I was a younger, but I think the real reason I enjoy choirs is that I would not have been born without the Brixham Male Orpheus Voice Choir. My maternal grandad was...