July 2025
Bloodbags + Bin Day + Kisser
Taking their loose noisy groove rock on the road, BLOODBAGS leave the comfortable confines of Tamaki Makaurau & head down to Otautahi fer the first time. Bringing vinyl copies of their jus birthed LP. Helping these guys out at the Darkroom are local outfits, the trash punk of BIN DAY & the fast core riffs of KISSER…
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New Candys (Italy)
The Slack Agency & Space Academy Presents New Candys for the first time ~ Concocted with the darkest deviant rock'n'roll ethos and distinctive melodic distortions, New Candys have established themselves as one of the most compelling bands to emerge from Italy in recent years. Founded by songwriter and singer-guitarist Fernando Nuti alongside bassist and synth player Dario Lucchesi, the lineup is completed by Emanuele Zanardo on lead guitar and backing vocals and Francesco Giacomin on drums and sampler. Signed to…
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MOCEAN are heading South to bring their cruisy sound of Aotearoa Soul Reggae and guitar party vibe covers. Looping live on stage to create catchy bass lines and rhythms along with sweet two-part harmonies, ambient textures and melodic riffs. MOCEAN bring their unique blend of Aotearoa soul reggae to original songs and sing-along covers. Music for the soul to chill and connect to. Himiona Grace (guitar, vocals) has been jamming for decades with legendary reggae bands Dread, Beat and Blood…
Find out more »Emily C. Browning PRIMARY Album Release Show (ONE NIGHT ONLY)
Emily C. Browning is performing at Space Academy in Ōtautahi for ONE NIGHT ONLY, to celebrate the release of her debut album PRIMARY. Ōtautahi-based alt-pop artist, producer and APRA Silver Scroll Nominee Emily C. Browning announces the release of her long-awaited and hotly-anticipated debut album, PRIMARY. The 11-track record is the product of five years of independent production and songwriting, making a confident arrival after months of steady momentum and a string of compelling single releases. Drawing its title from…
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