July 2026
Horsehands And Minerva (concept=album?)
Join horsehands and Minerva at Darkroom for an evening of musical performance and wonder. Both groups have plans to record/release an album in the not too distant future. Ponder with them, as they take on the challenge of conceptualising these albums. concept=album? Minerva will treat you to their alt-rock, shoegaze-y sounds. Their recent EP Juno's Crush should give you an idea, so maybe go give that a listen and report back. The band horsehands will perform a set of songs,…
Find out more »Menzies Album Release – Holding My Cold Hand,even Though Yours Is Warm
After hitting #1 with both singles on the 95bFM Top 10, and #1 on the NZ Alt charts, Te Whanganui-a-Tara’s crooked-alt-rock Menzies bring their debut album ‘Holding My Cold Hand, Even Though Yours Is Warm’ to Ōtautahi darkroom. Supported by the incredible Only You, and Abandoned Carparks. “Wow, you guys gave me so much energy” – MJ Lenderman on Menzies, at Camp a Low Hum “There’s no one else like them” – Right Chord Music UK 'Holding My Cold Hand,…
Find out more »Young Moon || Space Academy
the cloud dreamers cult meets regularly on earth days and fuller moons... Young Moon return to Space Academy.....Find a reason ... be a reason .... dance a reason ... love a reason
Find out more »Mortal Sin NZ Tour
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NEW ZEALAND — AUSTRALIAN THRASH LEGENDS MORTAL SIN Having toured alongside thrash heavyweights Metallica and Testament in their early years, Mortal Sin forged their legacy in the global metal scene from the very beginning. Formed in 1985, they carved their name into the foundations of thrash with a ferocious, high-energy sound that stood shoulder to shoulder with the genre’s elite. After years of silence, the band has reformed — returning to the stage with the…
Find out more »Indie-folk Songstress Keren Mara Live: Falling Album Release Show
Step into the world of Emotive songstress Keren Mara, as she unveils her long-awaited debut mini-Album, Falling — a seven-song journey through shadow and light — with a special release show at Space Academy on Wednesday, July 29th. Performed with a full band, the evening will bring Falling to life through an exquisite sweep of alt-rock, modern folk, and soft indie blues. You won’t realise your soul needed tending until you come back revitalised. Keren’s visceral storytelling traverses textures -…
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