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

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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

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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

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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