Hiatus – Looking for a New Showrunner
We’ve been quiet in 2019, as other commitments have pulled us elsewhere. It has always been our hope to keep the interviews, album reviews, playlists and gig guide going throughout…
Womad 2019 – Impressions From a First Timer
It’s hard to believe that this was my first time at WOMAD. But when one joins a Pipe Band it pretty much wipes away WOMAD weekend, because that’s invariably when…
‘Can’t Wake Up’ – Shakey Graves Interview
Shakey Graves is the first one to admit that he needed time away from his demanding touring schedule to create his latest masterpiece. With the new album Can’t Wake Up…
March Spotify Playlist
We’re a little late in March for this one, but here’s a Spotify playlist of what we’ve been listening to in the past month. This one features some songs from…
The Paper Kites Interview
Josh Bentley is in a tour van, midway through The Paper Kites’ European stint. Writing answers to questions from Second Hand News while on the road, Josh, the band’s drummer,…
Tiny Ruins – Olympic Girls Review
There is a challenge in writing about a record as beautifully crafted as Olympic Girls, the third long-player from Tiny Ruins. One’s words suddenly feel heavy and cumbersome as the…
John Prine – Auckland Show Review
John Prine, Bruce Mason Centre, February 27th There was a strong air of expectation in the audience ahead of John Prine’s performance. How would it be seeing a songwriter whose…
Coastella 2019 in Review
Another year, another Coastella, and it was all we had anticipated and more. By midday on Saturday we had jumped on a train and were heading up the coast, we…
Coastella 2019!
Coastella 2019 is coming up this Saturday and we are beyond excited about it, so we thought we’d give you the rundown of what’s happening and who’s playing to get…
Our February Spotify Playlist
We’ve just published our February Spotify playlist. Go and check it out, give it a follow. While you’re there have a look at all our other playlists. This month we’re…