From Soft Bomb to Silver Bullets
December 24, 2015
Martin Phillipps on The Chills’ long-awaited new album, Silver Bullets.
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Travelling with The Eversons
October 9, 2015
The Eversons’ Mark Turner on migrating from Auckland to London and what to expect from the band’s forthcoming sophomore album, Stuck In New Zealand.
WOMAD New Zealand 2015
March 20, 2015
Highlights and images from Taranaki’s 11th annual WOMAD festival.
Rhythm and Vines 2014
January 15, 2015
Highlights and images from the annual Gisborne music festival.
Estère Rising
April 24, 2014
A new solo album, a stage shared with Erykah Badu, a passport stamped with international performances—the already prolific Estère is ready to move front and centre. Photography by Daniel Rose.
Liam Finn, Wide Awake
April 17, 2014
For his cinematic third album, The Nihilist, an in-depth conversation with Liam Finn.
The Third Man
March 29, 2014
An interview with passionate American actor Denis O’Hare, seen recently on stage in An Iliad, and on screen in Dallas Buyers Club.
WOMAD New Zealand 2014
March 27, 2014
Highlights and images from Taranaki’s 10th annual WOMAD festival.
These Arms of Mine
March 2, 2014
A korero with inspirational soul survivor Charles Bradley.
Finding Robert
February 23, 2014
Marc Labrèche, star of Needles and Opium, on addiction, Miles Davis, Robert Lepage’s humour, and the problem with Paris.
Lord of the Echo, Redux
December 13, 2013
A friendly catch up with Wellington musician and producer Mike Fabulous, aka Lord Echo, on the eve of the release of his sophomore album, Curiosities.
Vincent’s Hands
December 5, 2013
Vincent Ward, New Zealand auteur, reflects on a singular career in film, his creative instinct as an artist, and the exciting prospect of returning to directing after a long absence.
The Orator (The Remix)
August 28, 2013
In this ‘b-side’ with Savage, the New Zealand rapper discusses his collaborations and influences.
The Dancer
August 21, 2013
A conversation with writer-director Toa Fraser, whose latest project, a film version of the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s acclaimed Giselle, heads to the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
The Hunter:
An Interview with Guillermo Arriaga
August 20, 2013
Keynote speaker at Auckland’s Big Screen Symposium, writer and director Guillermo Arriaga shares thoughts on his film craft and collaborators.
The Master:
An Interview with Park Chan-wook
August 8, 2013
In conversation with Asia’s biggest filmmaker ahead of the New Zealand release of Stoker and his appearance at Auckland’s Big Screen Symposium.
On The Weight of Elephants
July 22, 2013
At the New Zealand International Film Festival, a conversation with Daniel Joseph Borgman ahead of the Australasian premiere of his debut feature, The Weight of Elephants.
The Chaser
July 9, 2013
An interview with Australian actress Caroline Craig, currently in New Zealand performing the stage version of Yes, Prime Minister.
The Venice Connection
July 6, 2013
An interview with Venice International Film Festival consultant Paolo Bertolin.
Unspeakable Secrets of the Aro Valley
July 1, 2013
Wellington satirist Danyl McLauchlan shares some of his own secrets about writing his first novel.