Issue 9
COLUMNIssue 9 June 16-29 2008
So far the Ignition Fringe Festival has been humming along quite nicely. We've attended a few of the shows and the impression we get is that the event has been enjoyed rather well by the general publi... READ MORE →
REVIEWIssue 9 June 16-29 2008
Amadou and Mariam are part of the new wave of Malian musicians getting huge attention from Western ears in the post- Buena Vista Social Club world roots scene. Mariam Doumbia (vocals) and Amadou Bag... READ MORE →
REVIEWIssue 9 June 16-29 2008
Genre-defying Auckland label Monkey Records brings us this superb mix of signed and soon-to-be signed local bands – fourteen in all ranging from long running folkies [Luke Hurley] to current darling... READ MORE →
REVIEWIssue 9 June 16-29 2008
It's been a while since there was any kind of murmur from the England trip-hop pioneers but they've now released their newest gem and it's essentially a continuation of what we were presented with fro... READ MORE →
REVIEWIssue 9 June 16-29 2008
Okay, to cut to the chase this latest from Ang Lee does feature some eye popping bedroom gymnastics. Lead actors Tang Wei and Tony Leung clearly got to know each other very well playing out a tale se... READ MORE →
SPOTLIGHTIssue 9 June 16-29 2008
One of New Zealand's premier hardcore acts, Antagonist don't mix words. Their fierce, brutal music and energetic live performances have been wowing audiences from New Zealand and Australia. They st... READ MORE →
SPOTLIGHTIssue 9 June 16-29 2008
If a space alien collided with a reverb guitar pedal, a surfer from 1950s California and a disco dancin' fool, then you'd probably get a strange looking creature which probably made some weird freaky ... READ MORE →
June 16-29 2008
Almost up to double digits now! In this issue we analyse Disasteradio’s 8-bit tendencies, regale Thought Creature’s outer space sound and learn of Antagonist’s almost never-ending tenacity. We’ve also got the latest film and music reviews as well as give aways and a comprehensive gig guide to help you enjoy your time in Hamilton.
INTERVIEWIssue 9 June 16-29 2008
Disasteradio hits town this week to play 'Night of the Freakin Hamiltrons' at Flow bar. Mammoth caught up with him to chat about all things 8-bit. MM: Could you describe your music in a single 10-s... READ MORE →
