This column doesn't really do nostalgia: there's always something more important. But I like a warm wallow as much as anyone so, just for this week,... Read More

I'll start with a new single from a reasonably new band. No Reply are a nine-piece spread between the Mount, Pāpāmoa, Hairini, Matua, and Ōtūmoetai. With... Read More

There's all sorts of new music emerging. Let's cut to the chase... The album everyone's talking about, with good reason, is Tami Neilson's new one. Tami... Read More

Fiona Cosgrove's new album, Introspective has been out for more than a month. Actually, the delay has been deliberate: I've been waiting for it to appear... Read More

I often wonder about people reading this column. That's you, obviously. Mainly I wonder what you want to read about? Today the plan is to revisit Loserpalooza,... Read More

I often wonder about people reading this column. That's you, obviously. Mainly I wonder what you want to read about? Today the plan is to revisit Loserpalooza,... Read More

We often hear about things that are the 'centre of the community”. Schools are often said to be the centre of the community, and post offices; the library,... Read More

Okay. The sun is shining. Let's start with a joke. My desire to spontaneously sing ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight' is always just a whim away. Ta da! And... Read More

Today let's look at some upcoming shows in the Bay. But first, something I promised last week... CDs. Yes, they do keep coming up. Just as during the... Read More

This week I'm making future memories, with just two words: Skibidi Toilet. Though familiar to some of you I suspect this is new to the majority; one day you'll... Read More

This week I planned to write about the Tauranga City Council elections: it seemed important. Then I read this on SunLive: Only about one-third of Tauranga... Read More

If you were judging by concerts, 2024 is the Year of the Tribute Band. Perhaps it simply reflects current tough times, a retreat into safe stuff that's easy... Read More