The Cult w/ The Drab Doo-Riffs. 03/05/2010. Trusts Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand.
The Cult - Billy Duffy
The Cult - Ian Astbury
The Cult - Billy Duffy
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Monday, 11 July 2011
The sparkle in your eyes, keeps me alive
Love was one of the first albums I loved in its entirety, so when I found out that not only were The Cult coming to New Zealand for a show but that they were going to play every song off Love, I was ecstatic. I had never been to the Trusts Stadium in West Auckland before, it was really just a converted netball stadium, but that didn't matter to me. The opening band was new to me and led by the former frontman of Supergroove, Karl Steven. It was my first time seeing The Drab Doo-Riffs live and I have been in love with their music ever since (check them out in my New Zealand Music Month post). After DDR's were finished their high energy set of alternative/surf/punk amazingness, it was time for The Cult to play. The British goth rockers played Love in its entirety, and it was one of the most amazing things ever. Ian Astbury looked like a motorcycle gang member and was throwing tamberines into the audience all night, Billy Duffy was brilliant on his guitar, especially during the intro of Phoenix. They closed their set with a collection of their greatest hits, including Wildflower and Love Removal Machine. Overall, it was pretty good first experience with Trusts Stadium.
Sunday, 1 May 2011
New Zealand Music Month 2011
STREET CHANT
These guys are a heavy pop trio from Auckland, New Zealand formed in 2007 that sound like bubble gum with the liquid centre, and getting punched in the face. The band consists of Emily Littler (vocals/guitar), Billie Rogers (bass/vocals) and Alex Brown (drums). Their debut album Means is the best record to come out of NZ in 2010 and they have played some amazing shows including Big Day Out '11 and the We Means Kudos tour with Surf City and The Transistors. I was first introduced to their music when they opened for The Dead Weather in March 2010 and have been addicted ever since. Their live show is a unique and energetic experience with elements of the grunge/punk 'fuck shit up' attitude, they are truly the best band around these days.
Best Songs: Scream Walk, Less Chat More Sewing, Blister, Yr Philosophy.
POPSTRANGERS
This band is the trigger that started my obsession with New Zealand music. An Auckland trio consisting of Joel Flyger (Vocals, Guitar), Adam Page (Bass) and Elliot Rawson (Drums), they exploded onto the scene in 2009 with their unique combination of grunge, punk and noise. Their debut self-titled EP was flawless with every track just as brilliant as the next. I first saw them when they opened for Peaches at the Transmission Room and then a day later at Big Day Out '10, with one of their most notable shows being opening for MGMT in 2011. After the success of their first EP, they began work on their next record with new drummer, Jimmy Mac and in 2010 they released Happy Accidents which was another fucking brilliant EP. These guys would be the second best band around these days.
Best songs: 1000, Take It To The Grave, Happy Accidents, Arrest Your Body
THE DRAB DOO-RIFFS
An Auckland-based bluesy, surf punk five piece fronted by Karl Steven (Lead Vocals/Harmonica and former member of Supergroove). They are a band that is just focused on being themselves and having fun, with other members including Caoimhe Macfehin (co-lead vocals and percussion), Marcus Joyce (Bass), Mikey Sperring (Drums) and Lucy Stewart (guitars). The true essence of this band can be found at their live shows where their spastic and crazy energy is on display. They are committed to making lots of music, choosing to release their music on EPs because they are small and fast and playing as many live gigs as possible, including opening for The Cult in 2010 and MGMT in 2011. The DD-R's are a band that wants to be Spock and releases music as fast as a mongoose – what more could you ask for?
Best Songs: Hot Tanya, Ill Equipped, Broke It Up, Gold Coin
LEECHES
An Auckland-based hardcore punk band featuring members from many other NZ bands including The Bleeders. Forming in 2010, they have been playing shows and gaining momentum with the release of their self-titled EP in 2011. The band is made up of Angelo Munro (Vocals), Sam Crocker (Bass/Vocals), Ian King (Guitar/Vocals), Dan Brenndorfer (Guitar/Vocals) and Rob O-Conner (Drums). As all the members have come from other successful NZ bands, there was no hesitation when they erupted on the scene and they found their rhythm very quickly. Some of their more notable shows included opening for Cancer Bats at The Kings Arms and playing No Sleep Til Auckland in 2010 along with 10 other legendary bands.
Best Songs: Damnation, Never Forget, Already Dead
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