May 2025
Voom – ‘Something Good Is Happening’ Tour
Auckland indie-rock legends Voom — after years of slow-burning genius, cult-adored releases, and sporadic-yet-memorable live performances — are finally back with their long-awaited new album, Something Good Is Happening, out Friday 16 May via Flying Nun Records. To celebrate, the band have announced a four-date New Zealand tour, taking their new songs (and some beloved classics) on the road for the ‘Something Good Is Happening Tour’. Beginning at Auckland’s hottest new venue Double Whammy on Friday 23 May, the band…
Find out more »Swallow the Rat – Face Unpopular EP Release Tour
Auckland post-punk outfit Swallow the Rat return with a new EP called Face Unpopular. Featuring 3 new songs including a title track which has been doing the rounds on student radio, and a blistering remix by A Place To Bury Strangers. Otautahi/Christchurch imprint Leather Jacket Records are releasing an accompanying 7 Inch on May 23. Catch em on tour through May/June with a new live configuration and host of special guests to be announced. Fri 23 May - Auckland @…
Find out more »June 2025
Earth Tongue
Soon to play Tasmania’s Dark Mofo and off the back of a series of high-profile European tours, this hefty psych-fuzz duo brings their mind-altering, cult-like live performance to Christchurch’s Loons, Wellington’s Meow, and Auckland’s Double Whammy this June. The Berlin-based group is flying high—recently completing their fourth album with producer Ty Segall—and has been nominated for this year’s prestigious Aotearoa Music Awards and Taite Music Prize.
Find out more »July 2025
Search For Yeti – Dark So Soon Aotearoa Tour
Te Whanganui-a-Tara based indie rockers Search For Yeti are hitting the road to take their new album 'Dark So Soon' around the country. Drawing influences from indie rock, britpop, folk and new-wave with an emphasis on hooks and melodies, the album shows a diverse range which has been praised as “a brilliant debut” (Chris Philpott), “warm, expansive and guaranteed to elicit a genuine emotional reaction” (13th Floor), “the songs stick with you, dreamlike in their form” (music.net.nz), and “hard rock,…
Find out more »August 2025
Rails & Ales
Hop on board for another unforgettable afternoon of great drinks, good times, and tram-powered adventure! Rails & Ales is back on Saturday, August 9th, ready to take you on a unique ride through some of Christchurch’s top bars. With a fresh mix of returning favourites and exciting new venues, you’ll be stopping in at: Craft Embassy, DUX Central, Mr Brightside, The Loft, Bar Franco, and Cascade. Whether you’re into beer, wine, or cocktails, we’ve got you sorted. Grab your wristband…
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