Stephen Music

Aries Brings Glass Jaw World Tour to Auckland’s Tuning Fork

The Tuning Fork has a way of making a show feel intimate even when it's full. Sunday night it was exactly that, a tight room, a switched-on crowd, and two acts that seemed to understand exactly what kind of night they were building. Tsubi Club Opens Strong Tsubi club, the project of Los Angeles-based hyperpop … Continue reading Aries Brings Glass Jaw World Tour to Auckland’s Tuning Fork

Stephen Music

J.I.D Delivers Unforgettable Show at Shed 10

There's a particular kind of electricity that settles over Shed 10 when the room is truly packed. The old harbour warehouse on Queens Wharf, with its corrugated iron walls, exposed beams, has hosted some of Auckland's best nights. Wednesday felt like something different. By the time J.I.D hit the stage, the floor was a wall … Continue reading J.I.D Delivers Unforgettable Show at Shed 10

Stephen Music

Aotearoa’s biggest music night is almost here NZ Music Month

The 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards are set for 28 May at The Civic in Auckland, and this year's nominations are a love letter to te reo Māori, homegrown pop, and Kiwi hip hop. Here's everything you need to know about the artists. Marlon Williams - 7 nominations Marlon Williams leads the entire field, and the … Continue reading Aotearoa’s biggest music night is almost here NZ Music Month

Stephen Music

Concert Review: Joey Valence & Brae

Powerstation, Auckland | April 9, 2026 There's something defiant about a room full of people refusing to act their age, and on a Thursday night at Auckland's Powerstation, that defiance felt like the whole point. Before the Pennsylvania duo even took the stage, the crowd had already been warmed up the right way. Local Auckland … Continue reading Concert Review: Joey Valence & Brae

Stephen Other

Best Things for Auckland Kids and Teens to Do in 2025

Auckland in 2025 is genuinely one of the best cities in the world to be a kid or teenager. Between the beaches, the food scene, the events and the growing number of ways to actually try new things without spending a fortune, there's more going on than most Auckland teens realise. Whether you're looking for … Continue reading Best Things for Auckland Kids and Teens to Do in 2025

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KanYE West’s New Fan – An Analysis

Text Below: Context This cartoon was published on May 16 2018, in Ohio, an extremely conservative Republican state in the American Midwest at a time when Kanye was hyper-relevant in the media and the public eye. His public support for Donald Trump, combined with incendiary comments about slavery and other controversial takes, created a backlash … Continue reading KanYE West’s New Fan – An Analysis

Stephen Sport

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow N Fire – Auckland Review

When you think of Hot Wheels, your mind probably goes straight to the little cars sitting in a box somewhere, not a sold-out arena filled with roaring engines, flashing lights, and 40,000 people screaming at trucks. But that’s exactly what went down at Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow N Fire in Auckland last weekend. … Continue reading Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow N Fire – Auckland Review

Stephen Sport

Dunedin Ignites as Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Roars Into NZ

History was made in Dunedin last weekend as the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow-N-Fire tour, presented by The Warehouse, ripped through Forsyth Barr Stadium for the very first time in New Zealand. A sell-out crowd of 15,400 fans packed the stands for an afternoon of pure monster truck chaos. And it did not disappoint. … Continue reading Dunedin Ignites as Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Roars Into NZ

Stephen Music

Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia Tour Hits New Zealand

Last week, Tyler, the Creator brought his Chromakopia World Tour to New Zealand’s Spark Arena, his only show in the country. This wasn’t just another rap concert; it was Tyler’s first time performing in New Zealand since 2022, and expectations were high after watching clips of his North American and European shows that featured expansive … Continue reading Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia Tour Hits New Zealand

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Spyra Water Gun, Reusable Water Balloons and Spyra Base

The team at Spyra sent us their water gear to try out, including the Spyra water gun, their line of reusable water balloons and the Spyra Base. After a looooong weekend of testing, we can honestly say this setup takes water fights to a whole new level. The Spyra water gun is the clear standout. … Continue reading Spyra Water Gun, Reusable Water Balloons and Spyra Base

Stephen Music

Review: Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale at The Civic Auckland

I’ll admit it. I’m not usually someone who gets excited about musicals. But as a fan of movies, especially The Lord of the Rings, I thought this adaptation might be worth a shot. Could the battles, characters, and depth of Middle-earth really translate well into a stage musical? After watching Lord of the Rings: A … Continue reading Review: Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale at The Civic Auckland

Stephen Music

Kendrick Lamar’s GNX: A New Chapter in Music

Kendrick Lamar has done it again. The Compton, California, rapper's latest album, GNX, came out of nowhere on November 22, 2024, and the internet is still trying to catch its breath. This isn't just another album; it's a new direction, and a reminder that Kendrick remains one of today's most relevant artists. In true Kendrick fashion, GNX arrived without warning. At 11:30 AM EST, a trailer for the album appeared on … Continue reading Kendrick Lamar’s GNX: A New Chapter in Music