Reviews
Shooting star: Teeks slips into something more comfortable on sexy second album
Graham Reid reviews the latest from Teeks and Michael Kiwanuka.
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Listener’s Songs of the Week: Tami Neilson’s new duet with Willie Nelson, Troy Kingi’s Bond theme, the return of the Flaming Lips, and more
New and intriguing tracks picked by writers at the NZ Listener magazine.
CHAII’s new brew and ethereal alt-folk from June McDoom reviewed
Graham Reid on new music from CHAII and June McDoom.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New Tracks by Estère, Kings of Leon, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and more
New and intriguing tracks picked by NZ Listener magazine writers.
Irish highs: Former punk brats Fontaines DC continue to evolve with synth-cloaked fifth album
Graham Reid reviews new music from Fontaines DC and Greg Johnson.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: Tracks by TheWesternGuide with Kaylee Bell, Dartz, Purple Pilgrims, Blondie and more
New tracks picked by writers at the NZ Listener magazine.
Soul searching: Louis Baker gets serious on sophisticated second album
New albums from local talents Louis Baker and Orangefarm reviewed.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Dateline, Ladyhawke, and more
New and intriguing tracks picked by NZ Listener writers.
Rebirth of cool: October’s Wellington Jazz Festival arrives as local exponents are having a moment
The annual festival provides genre's new generation a chance to burn bright.
Listener’s Songs of the week: New tracks by Tom De Plume, Lance Savali and more
New and intriguing tracks selected by writers at the NZ Listener magazine.
Three’s a charm on superb companion piece to Beck’s Sea Change and Morning Phase
Graham Reid reviews Beck’s Ride Lonesome and Julia Jacklin's The Gem.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Teeks, Riiki Reid, The Datsuns, and more
New and intriguing tracks selected by writers at the NZ Listener magazine.
Oasis, the movie: A thrilling rockumentary of the reunion era
Gallagher brothers bury the hatchet in a film of band’s triumphant comeback.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Drax Project, Greg Johnson with Mel Parsons, and more
New and intriguing tracks picked by NZ Listener magazine writers.
Survivors of American rock’s grungy 1990s return rowdy as ever
Graham Reid reviews new albums from old stagers Dinosaur Jr, Weezer and Afghan Whigs.
After 11 years away, Alabama Shakes return to reclaim their rock ’n’ soul crown
Graham Reid reviews new albums from Alabama Shakes, Brennan Wedl and Farewell Spit.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Queens of the Stone Age, U2, and more
New and intriguing tracks selected by writers at the NZ Listener magazine.
Former Brunette Jonathan Bree delivers a double album of bedroom pop
Graham Reid reviews new albums from Jonathan Bree and Lontalius.
Eccentric Englishmen continue to confound with new music
Neither Robyn Hitchcock or The Durutti Column is letting anything slow them down.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Fontaines D.C., Beck, Balu Brigada, Tom Lark, and more
New and intriguing tracks selected by Listener magazine writers.
Grammy winner and cultural lightning rod Phoebe Bridgers stares down her recent past
Albums from Phoebe Bridgers, and Roy Montgomery & Martha Skye Murphy reviewed.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by So So Modern, Tiger Lotiss, Estère, Jess B and more
A playlist of new and intriguing tracks picked by Listener writers.
Shaboozey heads to the Old West and Shania Twain tackles home truths
Graham Reid reviews new albums from Shaboozey and Shania Twain.
Charli xcx is bored and uninspired but Kirsten Morrell shines
Graham Reid reviews the latest from the British superstar, and a fellow Kiwi.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Anthonie Tonnon, Gareth Thomas, Lance Savali with Rita Ora, and more
New and intriguing tracks picked by the writers at the NZ Listener magazine.
Atlanta artist has echoes of Nina Simone on album offering fresh takes on classic soul
Graham Reid reviews Baby Rose and The Broken Heartbreakers' latest albums.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks from Corrella, Jonathan Bree, Yard Act and more
New and intriguing tracks picked weekly by music writers at the NZ Listener magazine.
Gin Wigmore packs a lot of life into her raw and vulnerable comeback album
Graham Reid reviews new albums from Gin Wigmore and Lenny Kaye.
Listener Songs of the Week: New tracks by Alabama Shakes, U2, Beck, Leroy Clampitt, QOTSA, and more
Weekly musical picks from writers at the NZ Listener magazine, with playlist links.
An old person’s guide to the Rolling Stones
Featuring some picks from the band's back catalogue and a review of their latest.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Reb Fountain, Louis Baker, and more
New and intriguing songs selected by NZ Listener magazine writers.
Music: Delaney Davidson comes out swinging; Office Dog bites
Graham Reid reviews new releases from Delaney Davidson and Office Dog.