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The Groove Guide office was buzzing on Thursday morning with a few very exciting things announced, the most exciting being that the Swedish pop sensation Robyn will play one show at The Powerstation in early October. This will be Robyn’s first visit to our shores and I’m sure she will not disappoint. The Huffington post said, “Backed by two drummers and two keyboardists, she packs more punch and energy than a case of Red Bull.” This is a show not to be missed. SEE HER LIVE: Robyn Thu 04 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland TICKETS: Thu 30 Aug ticketmaster.co.nz
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Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer behind the Sesame Street character The Count has died at the age of 78. Nelson who suffered from emphysema, died Thursday night in his home on Cape Cod. In a tribute posted online The Sesame Workshop lauded Nelson for his artistry and the “laughter he brought to children worldwide” with the Count and other Muppet Puppets including Sherlock Hemlock, Herry Monster and the Amazing Mumford.
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17/11 ONE YEAR ON
So, it has been just over a year since the release of Six60’s record-breaking debut album hit the streets of New Zealand and they are throwing a bit of a party for the fans. The band has announced a one-year anniversary show at the ASB Theatre in celebration of this milestone. The fans will see stripped backed versions of a few of their anthems and special guest the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Six60 will take the stage at Auckland’s seated ASB Theatre for an unprecedented one off live extravaganza. SEE THEM LIVE: Six60 Sat 17 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland TICKETS: Mon 27 Aug buytickets.co.nz
Nelson had given up the job of operating The Count and other puppets in recent years but still voiced the characters. Survivors include Nelson’s wife Jan, Funeral plans were not immediately available.
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Claire Boucher, more commonly known as the dreamy, glitch pop artist GRIMES is coming our way in December. The Canadian singer is set to playing two shows while she’s on our side of the world. Wellington and Auckland will be luck enough to see this babe with her crazy fringe and often pink hair later this year. She released a new music video over the weekend which gives us an idea of what to expect.
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British R&B singer/songwriter Jay Sean (real name Kamaljit Singh Jhooti. Who would have thought…) has announced an all ages headlining show in Auckland. This will be his first tour headlining tour in Australasia. Joining Jay Sean in Auckland are special guests DJ Sir-Vere, J Williams, K-One, and Pieter T. Be prepared to hear his hit singles like including ‘I’m All Yours’ and ‘Down.’
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Linkin Park has announced they are bringing their Living Things World Tour to little ol’ New Zealand. In February 2013 Auckland’s Vector Arena will get a taste of the ‘new’ Linkin Park. With the bands fifth album being release a few months ago fans have seen a different side to the once ‘alternative rock’ band. “They’ve traded turntable scratches for dub-step flourishes,” said Rolling Stone. The band’s New Zealand concert precedes their headline performance at this year’s Soundwave Festival in Australia.
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Favourite drink? Tears Favourite restaurant/café? Jail Favourite takeaway? Whatever I can takeaway from a shop and not pay Favourite colour? Sadness Favourite classic film? Big Bears 6 Favourite childhood memory? Any time I wasn’t being bullied Favourite party food? Popped balloons Favourite vice? Anything from Mitre 10 will do the trick
New Zealand’s fourth most popular comedy folk-duo is back and doing it for the kids this time. Funny man and now Oscar winning songwriter, Bret McKenzie, alongside his equally funny partner in crime, Jermaine Clement, aka Flight Of The Conchords, have collaborated with primary school kids from Auckland’s Grey Lynn School and Wellington’s Clyde Quay School to write a song. The track is finished and they have named it ‘Feel Inside (And Stuff Like That)’. The song is fundraising for the wellknown charity Cure Kids and the video has gone viral over the past weekend. A massive range of well-known kiwi artists gathered at the legendary Roundhead Studios in Auckland City to record the heartwarming song. The musicians involved included Dave Dobbyn, Brooke Fraser, Boh Runga, Sam Scott, Luke Buda, Savage, Young
Sid, Tyree, Deach, PNC, Zowie, Ruby Frost, Kids of 88, Rikki Morris, Moana Maniapoto, Nathan King, Maitereya, Victoria GirlingButcher, Elizabeth Marvelly, Peter Urlich and Cherie Mathieson. The very Flight Of The Conchord-esk lyrics include “Their feeling lostiptal in the hospital.” “Children getting sicker, they’re drinking too much bubble mixture. We all just want to be bubbles!” And those are just some of the über cute lyrics written by the kids. Surely some were already fans of the comedy duo. The song, released just a few days ago has already racked in 1.3 million dollars for the charity, and the fundraising is not over yet. You can purchase the song from iTunes and donate to Cure Kids on their website curekids.org.nz. Do it for the kids man!
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WedNESDAY 29 DIRTY DIANA SOL NIGHT
COLLAPSING CITIES
CHAPEL
BODEGA
7.30PM
Dirty Diana is not one of your mum’s mates trying to hit on you in some sports bar, Woody in one hand, leopard print jacket in the other. However, Diana will be serving up some filthy beats turning evening the best Catholic girl into a sinner.
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gig OF THE WEEK
8PM, $10, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ
Currently on their nationwide tour, Collapsing Cities is promoting their brand new album Strangers Again. Coming in almost six years after their debut, the long-awaited return has gone off at their upper North Island venues and expect the good vibes to continues as they head down south.
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8PM, $15-20, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
HOWICK CLUB
7.30PM, $42.40, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
On their No Need to Worry Tour, you should, without a doubt, be worried if you miss getting tickets to this event. But seriously, The Feelers have been a rock institution in New Zealand since way back and they continue to rock the classic with their new material perfectly.
Get behind a good cause and raise money for the Cancer Society while enjoying some awesome entertainment. As well as live performances from a number of artists – including Janine and the Mixtape, Sir T and Sike One – there is also live body art. It’s gonna be entertaining.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS THE KINGS ARMS
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7.30PM
Having molest in the title is never a great selling point – unless you are one of Auckland’s finest death metal bands. Making the rounds since 2010, they’re known for their blistering blast rhythms, tech riffs and spewing vocals. Yummy. Back-up support provided by Setentia, Dead Dreamers from Hamilton and more.
6.30PM, $20-35, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
Battle of the Bands National Championship: it’s a Kiwi institution for anyone who is anyone wanting to get into the rock music scene. Year after year, New Zealand has delivered some of the finest acts. Who will be New Zealand’s next big thing? Come and find out.
ORGANIKISMNESS COPA BAR
DJ IMAGINE THIS
10PM, DOOR SALES ONLY
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Base Fm’s DJ Imagine This aka Mc B.L.I.N.G is dropping some sick beats for your Thursday night entertainment. Anyone who loves hip-hop and some sweet rhythms will love the bass line Imagine This is sure to be dropping. So imagine this: you, your friends, a few drinks and a whole lot of swag. Word.
Nominated the best electronic album at the 2012 NZ Music Awards, Organikismness has toured with some of drum ‘n’ bass’ finest acts including Pendulum, Andy C, Datsik and Tiki Taane. They’ve been there and seen that, and are back home with a host of other top bass lovers to bring you a rave to dance like a spaz to.
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Celebrating the release of their debut album, Coral, Artisan Guns are all anyone is talking about right now. They’re making a real name for themselves with a sound that stands out from the crowd. Not just that, but the 2011 Silver Scroll finalists are proving themselves as lyrical talents.
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SATURDAY 01 FIVE MILE TOWN TOWN HALL
NIGHTCHOIR SEE THE FIRST STAR
8pm, $15-25, THE-EDGE.CO.NZ
Although you may think the name is describing a small town located somewhere between Christchurch and Invercargill, it’s not. Five Mile Town have been out and about on a sojourn to Australia and are finally back to wow the local crowd. Get your indie/folk jive on and shimmy the night away.
KIDS OF 88 DJ SET BE CLUB
10PM, $10, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
I’ll never forget how excited I was to ask Kids of 88 what it meant to be a kid of 88. How witty was I? That aside, the answer was good times and that is exactly what you should expect with their infectious pop beats and electro synths so hot it’ll make you want to rip your clothes off.
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BELLA KALOLO YOT CLUB RAGLAN 9PM, $15
The winner of Best Female Artist at this year’s Pacific Music Awards, Bella Kalolo is a gorgeous woman with a whole lot of talent. It’s been a while since she has been in Raglan, so she is bringing some her soul music to warm up your winter.
SPRING BASS 2012 HOT LAVA OHAKUNE 9PM, $20-30, 1-NIGHT.CO.NZ
Now the ski season is FINALLY getting its shit together, Ohakune is where the winter party’s at. Dubstep legend and everyone’s favourite DJ Optimus Gryme is setting the mood with his heart-stopping drops. Support acts Soulflex, Motiontracker and Tallan to name a few are rounding out a full-on bass orgy.
THE DEPARTURE CLUB PARTY MIGHTY MIGHTY
10.30PM, DOOR SALES ONLY
As the name suggests, it’s time to leave your brain at the door and get with the party. Electric DJs bring the best of the best to the Capital. Out on their winter tour, The Departure Club is known for throwing the best parties and this one is sure to be no exception.
In the first half of the last decade, Pluto were one of our country’s most celebrated and most promising musical outfits – poised to take the world by storm. They were challenging, engaging, and above all, fearless. Like many good things though, that band came to an end a few years ago with a whisper rather than a shout. But like a phoenix, a new band has risen from those ashes to continue where Pluto’s strident march forwards left off. That band is Nightchoir and it features three former Plutonians; Mike Hall, Matthias Jones, and Michael Franklin-Browne. See The First Star is the band’s second album and follow-up to their woefully under-appreciated debut, 2010’s 24 Hours Of Night. Whereas that previous record was the band’s first foray into being an independent functioning studio unit this time around the trio are brimming with wit and confidence. The albums opens with ‘Around With Me’s joyous call to arms before slipping into a comfortable alt-country groove. The track smacks off the likes of Wilco and other “grown up” rock outfits. Every track further in that you venture uncovers a world of sublime pop magic – you can practically hear sparks leaping from their fingertips as they rattle out song after
endearing song and draw you deeper into their world. They do this not with smash-thedoor-down theatrics but with gentle persuasion and genuine heartfelt brilliance. While the piano dominates proceedings on the quieter number, guitars are a constant motif. They can play a pub-roof rattling riff (as on lead single ‘Caveman’) or completely blissed-out (‘Emily’). This is all a matter of balance. See how short, sharp explosions, like the sub two-minute ‘Put It In The News’, sit comfortably beside gorgeous careworn ballads. The true magic of See The First Star is how seamlessly it fits into the great New Zealand pop-rock tradition. Many of these tracks harken back to the likes of The Verlaines, or even Goodshirt for a more recent reference. It may not have anything as anthemic as ‘Dance Stamina’ or ‘Long White Cross’ but there is a coy heart beating in the breast of this album that is quite infectious. With this album Nightchoir have completely broken out of “that other band’s” shadow and by the looks of things they have a very long and adventurous future ahead of them. WRITTEN BY RICARDO KERR
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ARNA MORTON
GISH COSMOPOLITAN CLUB
NZSO NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA CO-CONCERTMASTER People say you look like… Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl... I have a coat (and shoe) collection that would (nearly) rival hers.
LEVIN 8PM, $20-25, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
One of New Zealand’s finest comedy acts, Gish has more “bros” and “sweet as” punch lines than you can poke a can of Tui at. Using classic Kiwi humour, the wicked combination of original and popular song parodies, as well as a healthy dose of one-liners, is guaranteed to have you rolling in the isles.
Kittens or puppies? Puppies for sure, I want a Pomeranian! Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? (I have stalkers?!?!) Usually in solitary confinement at the New Zealand School of Music, or shopping at Ruby, Cue and Forever New, or at work at Mi Piaci.
DROWNING IN VERONICA LAKE Q THEATRE 8PM, $20-50 SEASON: WED 29 AUG – SAT 01 SEP
Take a trip into the mind of one of Hollywood’s most infamous women. It’s a one-woman show capturing the beauty, mood and seduction of femme fatale screen-siren Veronica Lake. A woman with as many husbands as movie roles, actress Alex Ellis looks back at the actress’ high-profile life.
What’s an upcoming film you’re jazzed about? One word: HOBBIT! Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is… Moroccan chicken and haloumi salad, but I also bake amazing French macarons (if I can say so myself)
FRIDAY 31 THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER THE BASEMENT 8PM, $16-20, ITICKET.CO.NZ SEASON: WED 29 AUG - SAT 08 SEP
Following the success of the show’s premiere at the BATS Theatre in March, The Moving Theatre Company is bringing their critically acclaimed drama to Auckland. As an epilogue to the original The Laramie Project, the production explores the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard in 1988.
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The best TV show around at the moment is… It has been around for a while, but I love, love, love Avatar: The Last Airbender! The best place for a date night is… My husband and I love to grab some dinner in town then head to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for a concert. We usually end up getting gelato afterwards.
What generic current affair has your blood boiled? The gay marriage debate! It really is not a hard decision and one that should have been done years ago! I LOVE being married and I look forward to the day everyone can be as happy as me. Plug whatever it is that’s coming up for you. On Saturday, September 8, at 6:30pm in the CBS Arena in my hometown Christchurch, the NZSO National Youth Orchestra and the New Zealand Youth Choir will be performing in an amazing concert. It features a wonderful oratorio A Child of Our Time by Michael Tippett along with a new composition feel by an extremely gifted young New Zealand composer Alex Taylor. SEE HER LIVE: ARNA MORTON NZSO NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA SAT 08 SEP CBS CANTERBURY ARENA, CHRISTCHURCH
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VECTOR ARENA
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7PM, $30-50, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
9.30AM, $16, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ
Whether you are looking for inspiration for your next night out on the d-floor, or just keen to watch the best of the best do their thing, catch 16 B-Boy (breakdancers for your noobs) from Asia-Pacific battle it out for a spot in the final held in Brazil later this year. It’s on like Donkey Kong.
Pen and paper at the ready! For the first time in four years, the festival is back in the Garden City – a four-day celebration of international, national and local writing talent, who are ready and willing to share their stories and secrets. Local names of interest include acclaimed writers Keri Hulme and Cilla McQueen.
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GRYPHON THEATRE
SEASON: WED 29 AUG – SAT 01 SEP
Directed by Outrageous Fortune’s Tammy Davis, The Prospect explores where the lines between gang affiliations and family, where communities are left to fend for themselves against an onslaught of violence. The play is set in an isolated, predominantly Maori settlement. Expect high drama and tension.
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WELLINGTON NAPIER HAMILTON AUCKLAND
RITCHIE Diary of a Madman: Dedication to Shostakovich SAINT-SAËNS Piano Concerto No. 5 Egyptian SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5 Andrew Litton Conductor Stephen Hough Piano
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra presents
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THURSDAY 30
HOPE SPRINGS
MOONRISE KINGDOM GENERAL RELEASE, 94 MINS
Known for his indie flicks characterised by whacky and unusual individuals, director Wes Anderson’s latest offering is sure to impress even the biggest film critic. Set in the summer of ’65 (not ’69), a small town community is mobilised in search of two runaway lovebirds. An all-star cast – Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray – feature.
directed by David Frankel Starring Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell
ADVENTURE TIME CARTOON NETWORK, 3.30pM & various times
Finn is a silly kid who wants to become a great hero one day. He might not look too tough, but if there’s evil around, he’ll slay it with the help of his best friend Jake, a dog with magical powers to change shape and grow and shrink at will. Described as a viral hit, this cartoon series is going to bring out the big kid in you with loads of laughs.
FRIDAY 31 ANACONDA FOUR, 8.30PM
This cult classic – I mean that in the loosest sense – showed that Ice Cube had acting skills (kind of) and was one of many “scary animal” movies that were so popular in the 1990s (ie Deep Blue Sea, Lake Placid). Jenny from the Block’s famous arse gets a lot of screen time in far-too-tight cargo pants.
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No doubt any marriage that has lasted 31 years is a deep vein of emotional drama, but Hope Springs fails to mine that rich source with either sensitivity or humour. It attempts to be a relatable chick flick for the gold card crowd, but the characters are so one-dimensional and cliché that most baby boomers will find this portrayal of their generation insulting. Doting wife Kay is the character equivalent of a potato sack. If anyone can make that look good, it’s Meryl Streep but even the grand dame of cinema barely manages to render insipid in an interesting way. Kay is a boring housewife from boring middle America. Every morning she makes boring bacon and eggs for her boring husband who doesn’t appreciate them, when what she really wants is some spice in the sack. Tommy Lee Jones in gruff hubby mode is slightly more watchable, slouching through his daily routine like a gorilla with a sore head.
When the film finally relocates from suburban monotony to a picturesque seaside village (with the horribly on-the-nose name Great Hope Springs), it slides into another rut. In a series of couch sessions, Kay and Arnold gradually divulge their marriage problems to Steve Carell, whose comedic ability is utterly wasted as the couple’s benign and sympathetic therapist. Further aggravation arrives when emotional scenes are supposed to take hold, director David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada) giving us a shove by hammering the moment with an overbearing, easy listening soundtrack. Kay suffers from menopausal angst. As the years advance, she’s realising that, despite her expectations, things may never get any better. I had the same sensation watching this film. WRITTEN BY FRANCES MORTON, FLICKS.CO.NZ
MONDAY 03 PRIME ROCKS: THE STONES IN EXILE
GENERAL RELEASE
PRIME, 9.35PM
Didn’t catch the Mac Daddy of dj’ing at Vector this year? Or, did his giant inflatable octopus at the Olympics closing ceremony get you excited? If so, relive the experience of a live set from the comfort of your local cinema. Be a part of the biggest beach party in Brighton, England while all wrapped up in your winter warms.
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ONLINE
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In 1969, The Rolling Stones found themselves forced out of the UK and ended up renting a huge villa in south-east France and after several months of chaos, moved to Los Angeles, where they mixed and completed Exile On Main Street. This documentary captures the creation of the Stones’ classic rock album.
TRICKY BUSINESS
Key
TV3, 8.30PM
Starring Outrages Fortune’s Antony Starr, TV3’s brand new series looks at the lengths people go to get themselves out of trouble. The Australian show focuses on the Christie family, who run a debt collection business. Things get out of hand when the business is passed onto the younger generation.
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Nothing screams “3am post-drinking cure” like Spicy House. Chinese food lines the stomach without weighing you down unlike other fast food joints at the time of the morning. SH has all the feel of a small eatery in China… except it is conveniently located on Dominion Road, so no need to dig a hole.
TI KOUKA CAFÉ 76 WILLIS STREET
Welcome to Ti Kouka Café, the place where all you need to do is order a bowl of fries and have your mind blown with the power of the humble potato. Everything here is natural, free range or organic, giving them an edge that you can taste.
FATIMAS
Fun fact: Fatima was the daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is also the name of one of the most delicious healthy food takeaway locations in Ponsonby. Get your health fix with these light, but filling meals. Complete with a funky wee animation on their online menu. Fatimas is a hip, funky eatery with fresh salads, warm and toasty kebabs and pita pockets to die for. Using Middle Eastern-inspired ingredients and complete with an extensive range of smoothies, Fatimas is next level of taste explosion.
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GIG GUIDE
SHIT WORTH DOING
WELLINGTON gig guide Wed 29 Hollywoodfun Downstairs, The Lost Boys, View From Space 10PM, Mighty Mighty
Kroon For Your Kai 7PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
Sail At Sunset w/ Depths, Authors, Aftermath 8PM, The San Francisco Bath House
Tunes of i with Steezin’ Hawkings 8PM, Bodega
Thu 30 Emily Fairlight
Nothing Like a Challenge
Sandwiches Famous Fridays
Sophisticated Sinner
Sophisticated Sinner
The Murder Chord, D Burmester
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Bodega
8PM, Blondinis (The Embassy), $20
8PM, Blondinis (The Embassy), $20 10PM, Mighty Mighty
10PM, Mighty Mighty, $5
Fri 31 Collapsing Cities Bodega
Family Cactus, Glass Vaults, Joe Blossom, Estere 8PM, San Francisco Bathhouse, $15
Guns N Roses - Led Zeppelin Tribute
8PM, Meow
Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club, Upper Hutt
Jam Night @ Roomfulla Blues
Newtown Rocksteady
Hotel Bristol
Sandwiches
10PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, Free
Oh What a Night! A Tribute To Frankie Valli 7PM, Opera House, $65
Reptet
4PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
Sophisticated Sinner
8PM, Blondinis (The Embassy), $20
Sat 01 Artisan Guns Coral Album Release Tour
Sun 02
8PM, The San Francisco Bath House, $10
Gin Palace
Bohemian Thought
Improv Cage Match
Brown City
The Good Words EP Release show
9PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant The Ledge, Porirua
Departure Club Party w/ Tommy ILL 10PM, Mighty Mighty, $5
Motel Bar
7PM, Circa Theatre, $18
7PM, Bats Theatre, $20
Spring Concert Series - The First Concert St Peter’s on Willis
Drumsound & Bassline Smith Sandwiches
CHRISTCHURCH gig guide Wed 29 Adam McGrath (The Eastern) 8.30PM, Wunderbar
Bow Messiah & guests 8PM, Dux Live
Marlon Williams (Unfaithful Ways)
Dr Sanchez
6PM, The Astro Lounge
Joel Havea
Taos & Medway Roots
George & The Star Fairies
Pierside Cafe & Bar
Thu 30
Dead End Derby Roller Girls Present: Spring Fling-her 2012 Season: Bout 2
DJ Mike T
The Monday Room
Joel Havea with Jed Hera and Happiness Stan 8PM, Wunderbar, $5
Kate Anastasiou 6PM, The Brickworks
Fri 31 Artisan Guns Coral Album Release Tour 8.30PM, Dux Live
5.30PM, Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre, $15
5PM, Dux Live
Kate Anastasiou 2PM, The Pedal Pusher
Lisa Baxter
Nuttin Trivial Quiz Night
6.30PM, Pierside Cafe
Tue 04
Kate Anastasiou
Artist Showcase/ Open Mic Night
7PM, Black Betty’s
Suede Arcade, Troika, Via Kaleidoscope, Black Sand Sprint
7.30PM, Wunderbar
Superfreak
7PM, Aurora Centre, $69
8PM, Dux Live
8PM, Governors Bay Hotel
The Elevators
9.30PM, Fox & Ferret The Palms
Joel Havea Open Deck Night Copa Bar
Thu 30 Artisan Guns Coral Album Release Tour
8.30PM, Taste Merchants, $10
3PM, The Astro Lounge
Dr Sanchez
6PM, Astro Lounge
Wed 29 7PM, Inch Bar
Sun 02
7PM, The Astro Lounge
Sat 01
8PM, Dux Live
Wunderbar, $5
Kate Anastasiou
Open Mic Night
City Nights ft. Heylady
The Murderchord NZ Tour
9PM, Darkroom
8PM, Porthole Bar
8PM, The Venue Music Bar
DUNEDIN
Oh What a Night! A Tribute To Frankie Valli Quiz Night
6.45PM, Becks Alehouse
Fri 31 Lyttelton Rough House Revival 8PM, Plato, 20.00
Organikismness, Soulware & Jb Naste MC Copa bar
Sat 01 Lyttelton Rough House Revival 9PM, Chicks Hotel, 20.00
Willies Open Mic 7PM, Alvarados
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auckland gig guide Wed 29 Conch Records at BCC
5PM, The Britomart Country Club
Creative Jazz Club: Piano Trio Battle Round One 8PM, 1885 Basement, $10
Crimson Vendetta, Nailed Shut and Idyllic Foe 8PM, The Kings Arms
T-Rice
5PM, The Britomart Country Club
The Feelers No Need To Worry Tour 7PM, Howick Club, $42
The Get Down 6PM, Sale St
Traffic Light Party Glober Bar
Viv’s Triv
Cassette Number Nine
JAZZ N FUNK WEDNESDAYS W/ CULT 45 7PM, Ginger Minx
Singer Songwriter Night 7PM, The Clare Inn
The Absolut Hour 1AM, Racket
Wednesday at Sale St 5PM, Sale St
1885 Live: Coco Solid & Sweet Mix Kids 6PM, 1885 Britomart
6PM, The Kings Arms
Bella Kalolo Live 9PM, rakinos, $10
Bobby Brazuka 11PM, 1885 Basement
THE CVE
Jammin for Jethro ROCK Night w/ Invader Cain & guests
Girl Tiger 6PM, Racket
Imagine This 8PM, Snapdragon
Infamous Night Owls 8PM, Khuja Lounge
Lyrakill
9PM, Snapdragon
8PM, Wine Cellar, $10
7PM, The Rising Sun
Janine & The Mixtape, Tribal ConexioNZ, Sir T, Sike One
Longroom
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10PM, The Hangar
6PM, Northern Steamship
Lo Key
6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen
MAGIK SESSIONS W/ DICK JOHNSON
5PM, The Britomart Country Club
REGROOVED with SLYNK 9PM, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, $10
Rhythm and Style 5PM, Sale St
Selecta Sam 6PM, Nuffield St.
Kids of 88 (DJ Set) Be Club
Los Diablos
Ostend Bar & Brasserie, Waiheke
Master Jams w/ Benwah
9PM, Tyler Street Garage
One Night Band Rising Sun
Red Bull BC One Vector Arena
Regrooved Weekender ft. Slynk Rakinos
SANTIAGO 8PM, Tabac
5PM, Tyler street Garage
Saturday at Sale St
Sat 01
Sweet Mix Kids, Che Fu (DJ Set) & PNC (DJ Set)
Battle of the Bands 2012 National Championship
The Good, The Bad, The Sexy
6PM, Juice Bar
Beautiful Losers 23 Aug - 8 Sept
8PM, TAPAC - The Auckland Performing Arts Centre, $30
Bevan Keys & Nyntee Longroom
British Blues
7PM, Sale St
10PM, 1885 Britomart, $10
10PM, The Hangar
Sun 02 Acoustic Sessions 2PM, Sale St
Britomart Sunday Service
8PM, The Kings Arms
2PM, The Britomart Country Club
Buss It Up Ft. Judgement, Mistahmumbles, Stinky Jim, Gwaan Gal, FJ
Conch Sunday Grill
9PM, Khuja Lounge, $10
Capital Fetish Ball 2012
Ponsonby Social Club
Sunday Singer Songwriter Syndicate Acoustic Sessions The Drake
Toto / Montecristo
Chip Matthews Diocletian, Bölzer, Winter Deluge
Manuel Bundy
Sam Hill & Nyntee
Tido
Jason Kyle
Molest the Episcopate, Scaphist and Guests
7PM, The Kingsarms, $5
5PM, Chapel Bar
10PM, Racket
9PM, Ginger Minx
Molest The Episcopate, Scaphist, Austere, Setentia, Dead Dreamers
The Friday Blender
9PM, Juice Bar, $20
9PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar
7PM, Kings Arms Tavern, $5
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Deep House Movement ft. Andy Vann,Azza ,Easy Sway, Anthony Muirhead and Visuals by Glide
French for Rabbits with Little Lapin
General Lee
6PM, Longroom
TSG Live with Alisha, Frank Booker ft. Lewis McCallum
Acoustic Thursdays with Waylon
8PM, Ginger Minx
Sweetpants, Grant Marshall
Battle of the Bands 2012 National Championship
Dylan , Dan Aux
7PM, Nuffield St.
Be Club
Fri 31
Acoustic Thursday w/ Eli 7PM, Neighbourhood
Superconductor
Tribe called West
9PM, Red Hummingbird
Thu 30
6PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar
6PM, Racket
Dirty Diana’s Sol Night 7PM, Chapel Bar
Shane Hand, Jordan Momentus
8PM, The Thirsty Dog, $10
FIVE MILE TOWN w/ Great North
8PM, The Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber, $25
Mon 03 The KA Music Quiz 7PM, The Kings Arms
Traditional Music Session The Clare Inn
VIVA JAZZ QUARTET 6PM, The Windsor Castle
Gene Rivers
5PM, The Britomart Country Club
Girl Tiger
11PM, 1885 Basement
House of Bass
8PM, Sandbar Waiheke
Jammin for Jethro METAL Night w/ Septicide 4PM, 4.20 Bar, $10
Tue 04 open mic night
8PM, The Windsor Castle
The KA Quiz
9PM, The Kings Arms
SHIT WORTH DOING
REST OF NZ GIG GUIDE Wed 29 Oh What a Night! A Tribute To Frankie Valli
7PM, Royal Wanganui Opera House, Wanganui $55
The Feelers No Need To Worry Tour
Sundaise at Brewers
Mon 03
The Murderchord release tour
Swampfest 2012
Oh What a Night! A Tribute To Frankie Valli
7PM, The Plaza, Putaruru, $42
Fairfield House, Nelson
Oh What a Night! A Tribute To Frankie Valli
7PM, Regent On Broadway, Palmerston North $55
Fri 31
Bella Kalolo Live at The Yot Club
Sun 02
GAZEBO GIRLS
Jammin’ at Waterside
Jammin for Jethro Raising funds for the 1/2 Million Dollar Boy
Lyttelton Rough House Revival
7PM, Bent Horseshoe Cafe, $10
1PM, Willow Park Tavern, Palmerston North, $10
Bill Morris
Oceania Storm Nz tour Sweet Music album tour
The Boathouse, Nelson
T54, Rackets, bombstrappers Drop Dead Redhead 9PM, Static, Hamilton $10
The Feelers No Need To Worry Tour
9PM, Yot Club, Raglan, $15
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8PM, Major Toms, Mt Maunganui, $5
The Royal, Palmerston North
7PM, Civic Theatre, $69
7PM, Owhango Hotel, Taumarunui
Sat 01
Thu 30
7PM, Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui, $10
Waterside Restaurant & Bar, Taupo
3PM, The Grainstore Gallery, $10
9PM, The Colosseum @ High Flyers, Palmerston North, $20
Spring Bass 2012 w/ Optimus Gryme
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SUBCULTURE 13-14 CHURCH ST, QUEENSTOWN
Chances are if you go out in the tourist capital you will lose your mind and make new overseas friends, but that’s all part of the fun. Kick off the night with some phat beats or live local acts at Subculture and pull out your best dance moves to attract a mate.
NORTHERN STEAM SHIP
What’s not to love about Northern Steamship? Let’s start with the first thing that hits you in the face: the décor. Who else could put upside down lamps on the ceiling and pull it off. They are like the alternative friend in the group that listens to Carly Rae Jepsen: they are different, but they don’t go all the way. Located in the heart of Britomart, Northern Steamship may look quirky, but its got a warm and inviting atmosphere every night of the week – particularly good for after work drinks by the heater. Not to mention their sweet lunch menu for lazy weekend days by the Quay.
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Upcoming tours & events CLAP CLAP RIOT
Thu 13 Sep Refuel, Dunedin Fri 14 Sep Dux Live, Christchurch Thu 20 Sep Brewers Bar, Tauranga Fri 21 Sep Cabana Bar, Napier Thu 04 Oct The Royal, Palmerston North Fri 05 Oct Bar Bodega, Wellington Sat 06 Oct Rising Sun, Auckland
ENTER SHIKARI (UK)
Tue 18 Sep Zeal, West Auckland
EVERCLEAR (US)
Wed 17 Oct Juice Bar, Auckland Thu 18 Oct The Studio, Auckland
EXODUS
Sat 31 Dec Te Tumu Kaituna Reserve, Papamoa Beach
FAR EAST MOVEMENT (US)
ANIKA MOA, BOH RUNGA & HOLLIE SMITH
Thu 04 Oct St John’s Cathedral, Napier Fri 05 Oct All Saints Anglican Church, Palmerston North Sat 06 Oct Old St Paul’s, Wellington Sun 07 Oct Old St Paul’s, Wellington Wed 10 Oct St Andrew’s On Liardet, New Plymouth Thu 11 Oct Chapel of Christ The King, Hamilton Fri 12 Oct Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Sat 13 Oct Holy Trinity, Tauranga Sun 14 Oct Rotorua, Civic Theatre Wed 17 Oct St Michael & All Angels, Christchurch Thu 18 Oct St Michael & All Angels, Christchurch Fri 19 Oct Knox Church, Dunedin Sat 20 Oct First Presbyterian Church, Invercargill
ARTISAN GUNS
Thu 30 Aug Taste Merchants, Dunedin Fri 31 Aug Dux Live, Christchurch Sat 01 Sep, SFBH, Wellington
BEN HARPER (US)
Sun 16 Sep Town Hall, Auckland
Fri 28 Sep Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Sat 29 Sep Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Mon 01 Oct CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch Wed 03 Oct ASB Theatre, Auckland Thu 04 Oct ASB Theatre, Auckland
NICKELBACK (US)
Fri 30 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
NICKI MINAJ (US)
Sat 24 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
NIGHTCHOIR
Thu 06 Sep Penguin Club, Oamaru Fri 07 Sep Refuel, Dunedin Sat 08 Sep Wunderbar, Lyttelton
NZ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
COROMANDEL GOLD 2012
DON MCGLASHAN
Fri 02 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 03 Nov Town Hall, Wellington Sun 04 Nov Town Hall, Wellington Tue 06 Nov CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
THE FEELERS
Sat 10 Nov Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
BILL BAILEY (UK)
MUMFORD & SONS (UK)
Tue 09 Oct Bodega, Wellington Wed 10 Oct Kings Arms, Auckland
COLDPLAY (UK)
Sat 15 Dec Villa Maria Estate, Auckland
Thu 21 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
Sat 22 Sep Powerstation, Auckland
Fri 31 Aug Bodega, Wellington Sat 01 September Space Monster, Whanganui Fri 14 September ReFuel, Dunedin Sat 15 September Darkroom, Christchurch
Sat 03 Nov Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Mon 05 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland
LINKIN PARK
NEKROMANTIX (DEN)
COLLAPSING CITIES
DEVO, SIMPLE MINDS & THE CHURCH
Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough
FEAR FACTORY (US)
Thu 30 Aug The Howick Club, Howick Fri 31 Aug The Plaza, Putaruru Sat 01 Sep Owhango Hotel, Taumarunui
Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Ohuka Farm, Whitianga
LA DE DA FESTIVAL 2012
Five Mile Town
Sat 01 Sep Town Hall, Auckland
GOMEZ (UK)
Tue 23 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Wed 24 Oct The Opera House, Wellington
Thu 27 Sep Bodega, Wellington Fri 28 Sep Naval Point Club, Lyttleton Sat 29 Sep Geraldine Cinema, Geraldine Thu 04 Oct Events Centre, Carterton Fri 05 Oct Fringe Festival, Hamilton
Tue 28 Aug - Sun 16 Sep Hamilton… Thu 13 Sep - Sun 30 Sep Hawkes Bay Wed 17 Oct - Wed 31 Oct Masterton Thu 29 Aug - Thu 16 Sep Nelson Tue 28 Aug - Sun 02 Sep Palmerston North Thu 13 Sep - Sun 23 Sep Tauranga
OWL CITY (US)
Fri 16 Nov Powerstation, Auckland
PARACHUTE FESTIVAL 2013 Fri 25 Jan - Sun 27 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton
PARKWAY DRIVE (AUS) Wed 12 Dec Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland
RADIOHEAD (UK)
Sat 06 Oct Leigh Sawmill Café, Leigh
Tue 06 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
EARTH (US)
Fri 07 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington Sat 08 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland
GRIMES (CAN)
Thu 13 Dec San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 14 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland
GRIZZLY BEAR (US) Tue 20 Nov The Opera House, Wellington Wed 21 Nov Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
BILLY BRAGG (UK)
Fri 12 Oct Town Hall, Auckland Sat 13 Oct The Opera House, Wellington Sun 14 Oct Otago Festival Of The Arts Tue 16 Oct Aurora Centre, Christchurch
THE BLACK KEYS (US)
Sat 03 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 05 Nov TSB Bank Arena, Wellington
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HOT CHELLE RAE (US)
Thu 18 Oct TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Sat 20 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland
ED SHEERAN (UK)
Fri 08 Mar TSB Arena, Wellington Sat 09 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
JAY SEAN (UK)
Sun 21 Oct Telstra Clear Pacific Events Centre, Auckland
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (US) Sun 13 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland
REGINA SPEKTOR (US)
Mon 03 Dec Town Hall, Auckland
RHYTHM & ALPS
Fri 28 Dec - Sat 29 Dec Terrace Downs, Christchurch
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Upcoming tours & events RHYTHM & ALPS SOUNDCHECK
SOLA ROSA
T54
Thu 04 Oct Union Hall, Dunedin
Thu 06 Sep Dux De Lux, Christchurch Fri 07 Sep Sammy’s, Dunedin Sat 08 Sep World Bar, Queenstown
RHYTHM & VINES
STEEL PANTHER (US)
VODAFONE NEW ZEALAND MUSIC AWARDS
Sat 29 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Waiohika Estate, Gisborne
Tue 02 Oct Powerstation, Auckland
SUNN O))) & PELICAN
Fri 19 Oct The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 20 Oct Bodega, Wellington
Fri 31 Aug Static, Hamilton Sat 01 Sep Whammy, Auckland
Thu 01 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
WEEZER (US)
Fri 11 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland
WINTER WRAP PARTY Sat 08 Sep Ohakune
ROBYN
Thu 04 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT (US) Fri 21 Sep Civic Theatre, Auckland
RHYTHM & VINES SOUNDCHECK
Fri 05 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland
RICK WAKEMAN (UK)
Sat 06 Oct Town Hall, Wellington Sun 07 Oct Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Mon 08 Oct Aurora Centre, Christchurch
RUSSIAN CIRCLES (US)
Wed 26 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland Thu 27 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington
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Sat 17 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland
SMASH MOUTH (US)
Wed 17 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland
TIM & ERIC (US)
Sat 06 Oct Powerstation, Auckland
TONO AND THE FINANCE COMPANY
Sat 1 Sep Whammy Bar, Auckland Thu 6 Sep The Darkroom, Christchurch Fri 7 Sep Wunderbar, Lyttleton Sat 8 Sep The Robert Burns, Dunedin
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Live From The Big Beach Bootique
Okay, sit back and close your eyes – just for a second at the least. A soft record crackle eases it’s way into your ear ways, Camille Yarborough’s one-hit-wonder creeps in “We’ve come a long, long way together — through the hard times and the good. I have to praise you like I should”. The “should” gets stuck on the needle and as it drags out you instantly recognise it not as the song that barely held up in the seventies but a track that is synonymous with one of the stalwarts of dance music. Surprisingly skinny Norman Cook has built a career on borrowing tracks, his plagiaristic style has somewhat cemented him as a party staple and champion of the turntable. In a career full of highlights like that big ol’ Brighton beach bash (The Big Beach Bootique II) that attracted 250 000 people to get their party on, Why Try Harder — an ambitious greatest hits album just ten years into his Fatboy era (2006) — and playing out of a giant fluorescent cephalopod at the London Olympics opening ceremony, how do you one up? By casually trying to create the biggest movie-theatre gig in recorded history. This Friday (August 31st) Mr Slim will hit over 600 hundred cinema screens around the world through his anthemic back catalogue. The inspirational party-planner (of sorts) set-up shop in his hometown Brighton back in June at the local Amex Football Stadium with 40 000 others (probably his closest friends) and splashed out on an LED screen the size of a football pitch, pyrotechnics as-high-as office blocks and some sweet lighting. The idea is as ambitious as it is incredible, you do have to
remember though that this is a man who can turn ambition into reality — dreaming of pop stardom before DJ’ing could be considered a viable career. The idea itself isn’t completely original; Don’t Think courtesy of The Chemical Brothers gate crashed a similar number of cinema’s back in February filmed in front of 10 000 more people than Fatboy’s effort at Japan’s 2011 Fuji Rock Festival and directed by Skins Adam Smith. I won’t digress into who is better but the pressure is on Cook. Live From The Beach Bootique was created as one of the biggest parties for the world’s cinemas to witness. While just witnessing it sounds exhilarating, there is a daunting question hanging over it; it’s in a cinema and cinema’s are one of the least practical party venues of all time. Are we being expected to sit down and watch the lucky revellers on screen with our iPhones off and a bucket of popcorn choking back the need to scream and sing? What becomes of the bump and grind? Will I be blinded by a Maglight as the ushers incessantly shush me when I take my top off and climb on the chair in front? No matter what the ushers decide to do on Friday this is at the very least an opportunity to hold onto for the next time you meet that douche at a party who has openly seen everything — you’ll kick his face in with one-upper, “I have seen Fatboy Slim play at Brighton”. WRITTEN BY JUSTIN FOWLER EVENT CINEMA’S NATIONWIDE: FRI 31 AUG
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FOR ALL THE B BOYS
INTRODUCING THE BREAKDANCING COMPETITION TAKING OVER THE DANCE FLOOR. B-boys: The Bomfunk MC’s sung about them putting their hands in the air with flygirls, but they are so much more than a catchy hook. Moving on from the 1990s, b-boys are making a name for themselves off the pages of bad Finnish songs and Step Up movie scripts. This weekend, the world’s most renowned break dancing competition Red Bull BC One will see the “flyest” and the “sickest” (getting down with the lingo) street dancers from Asia and Pacific compete for a spot in the World Final in Brazil later this year. Representing New Zealand are just two b-boys: Akron (Aron Mahika) and Grub D (David McCavitt), who are both members of the Christchurch ‘Common Crew’. The winners of the national preliminary events are going head-to-head with dancers from Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea and Hong Kong to name a few countries. So what is b-boying exactly? Well, for those of you who don’t know and take your cues from Hollywood movies, b-boying has its roots in 1970s hip-hop as a form of street dance popular in New York specifically. These days, dancers are found in every part of the globe and are bringing new and unique moves to the table – or street – every year. Red Bull BC One began much later in 2004 – in Switzerland of all places – and is known for attracting the top of their game from all over the world to compete for the title of world champion. New Zealand is one of the few countries chosen to host the qualifying rounds, including Mexico, USA and Russia. Not only that, the competitions tour is also bringing out the BC One All Stars – four
members of the world’s best b-boy crew. The boys will be blowing the audience’s mind with their gravity-defying moves. They are also imparting their wisdom onto future generations in a series of workshops during the lead up to this weekend’s show. The Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch tutorials will provide a unique insight into hip-hop culture and the evolution of the dance. “I’ve heard great things about New Zealand,” says current world champion Roxrite (USA). “I know the Asia-Pacific b-boys will have mad skills and I’m excited to see what moves they pull.” What can you expect from the show? These guys will be going hard to try to top what has already been done. And for an art form that’s over 30 years old, there are sure to be some new tricks to be taught. Hosting the event is the “Godfather of Noyze” Rahzel – American beatboxer and former member of The Roots. His legendary ability to sing/rap while simultaneously beatboxing has made him a well-known name and no doubt he’ll be keeping the dancers and crowd amped all night long. So settle in and watch these guys blow your mind. But we warn you now: don’t attempt to recreate these moves on the d-floor unless you know what you’re doing. Leave it to the professionals and save the embarrassment. WRITTEN BY Laura Weaser To register for the workshops email: bconeworkshops@hotmail.co.nz
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Until Dawn – a schlocky horror game built for the PlayStation Move controller – certainly wasn’t something I would have normally encountered, but after seeing a level demoed, I’m intrigued to find out more. Even if only to find out which characters ultimately survive... It’s the videogame form of an infinite number of tacky, cheesy teen horror movies. The setting, dialogue and gameplay elements evoke everything from Evil Dead to Scream, and everything in between – and from what I saw, it’s at the very least got the atmosphere down pat. In Until Dawn, seven teenagers go on holiday to one of the kid’s parents’ luxury ski resorts in the mountains of British Columbia. As expected, some of them are horny and intent on doing something about it. Immediately, it’s clear the developers have nailed the dialogue. The first words in the chapter I saw played? “Exiled,” said the boy. “More like, ‘sexiled’,” replied the girl. It’s awful, but intentionally so, which is more than I can say for the majority of video games. Oh, and the chapter is called “If you go down in the woods today”. Love it. This tone is kept up throughout as two characters make their way through the woods to a secondary cabin and the pacing is spot-on: at first, they’re confident and teasing towards one another, trying to appear impressive. But as they go deeper into the woods, things start subtly going wrong and the dialogue becomes more and more fear-tinged. You play from a first-person perspective, switching between controlling the guy and girl as the story demands. The Move controller acts as one of your hands, one that’s most often holding a torch. It’s streamlined and simple, but the developers stressed that your input has impact – even to the point of influencing who survives at the end. The idea behind the game was for it to be just as watchable as it is playable and it was certainly immersive even when I was just a passive observer. The confidence and dedication to the teen horror genre really shows and the interactive nature of Until Dawn made it an oddly freaky experience. I’m eager to get some hands-on time myself – but maybe only with the light on. WRITTEN BY TRISTAN CLARK
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What’s the ethos of your store/clothing line? Moodie Tuesday is a boutique t-shirt label based in Dunedin. I have been exhibiting my art in galleries for some time and wanted to explore how art and fashion could be fused. Stemming from my passion for art, I developed ‘Moodie Tuesday’ with business partners Mackenzie Taiaroa and Chris Brun. The label’s vision can be summed up by the words of Pop Art legend Claes Oldenburg as “political-erotical-mystical, that does something other than sit on its ass in a museum.” Moodie Tuesday inspires to bring art to the streets and their line of t-shirts features Thom’s original artwork. Keep your eye out for a full menswear collection for Autumn/Winter 2013. Which historical figure had some wicked style? Steve McQueen comes to mind. He is definitely the King of Cool, his no-nonsense, rugged and masculine style made him a style icon in his own time and ours. What muso/celebrity has style up the wazoo? A$AP Rocky has a pretty amazing sense of style, wearing the likes of Jeremy Scott, Alexander Wang and Pigalle. I think he is pushing hip-hop and street fashion in a good direction. Society’s biggest fashion faux-pas? Camo prints, I remember when camo was last cool, not sure how it came around so fast again. I won’t be digging out my zip off cargo pants again! Colours/patterns big this season? Blue is a key colour this summer, wallpaper florals and all over prints. What are the essentials for a man’s wardrobe? Good underwear and a well-fitted shirt. What are the essentials for a lady’s wardrobe? A good pair of jeans, over sized tees and a nice cardigan. Everyone should own at least one good… Pair of shoes Hyphenate three words to describe your style: Classic-hobo-chic
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How are you doing today? I’m in Wisconsin on the first day of tour. It was pretty good last night, the crowd was into it. There were about 1500 people and they were really into it. Going back to the start, what made you get into psychedelic/ experimental rock? I’m not sure. I think for some reason having an interest or looking for bizarre sounds, you eventually start venturing towards that for lack of a better term, so that’s what we liked. I don’t think the classification means anything. I think it’s only when you are forced to describe it you come up with some bullshit. Tell me about your third album. It was relaxed, and more moody. We are making a bit more somber record, the sounds are a bit more abrasive, it was a challenge to come up with something interesting and wasn’t repeating itself. It really bothers me when bands make the same album over and over again and no-one seems to care. We were trying to make a concerted effort to make something different and something that was a challenge for us to do. What did you do to achieve that? Treat the day like it was opposite day, wear different colours, underwear on the outside and walk backwards. It’s weird. Did you have any sounds in mind that you wanted to achieve? We used different synths and treated the guitar in bizarre ways. Some lines that sound like synths are actually vocal lines, using vocal layering technology that people like Kelly Clarkson use. You can get really interesting effects if you use it in a different way.
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Where did you do the recording? In Brooklyn, about two blocks away from my house. It was cool, then we mixed it in London, but that wasn’t two blocks from my house. It was 200,000 miles, but it was worth it. It was ok, it was kind of cold. The dude we mixed with, Dan Carey, is a really talented bizarre dude, it was nice to have his input and hang in his studio for two or three weeks.
On your second album, Rolling Stone reports that you were inspired by New Zealand while experimenting with LSD. Tell me more? Yeah, we weren’t experimenting; we were just taking it (laughs). We were playing Wellington and Auckland at the end of the first album and we ended up in Auckland for a week or so, met some cool people, yeah, did some acid in a park in Auckland by the museum. It was what we did. It was Breast Cancer Awareness Day, so there were thousands of people in the park dressed in pink with butterfly wings and the lights were pink. We just walked around. It’s a beautiful park, the foliage is very different to anything in America. It was a beautiful place to hang out and think about music. How did it shape the second album? It was definitely an experience we had together, and we talked about doing a record. So New Zealand inspired the album. We should have called it something to New Zealand, I guess we weren’t thinking straight at the time. Favourite festival? Laneway was awesome, two years ago – that was the most fun. It was a touring festival so we were touring with friends. Packed in a plane full of ridiculous musicians and crazy people, so we were getting into food fights and stuff like that. Where do you get your inspiration? It’s the LSD man.
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