Posted in Music on Aug 12th, 2010
Brooke Fraser debuts at number ten on the singles chart this week with Something In The Water, the first single from her upcoming album Flags (her first since 2006′s Albertine) which is due out October 12. She’s not about to stop Eminem and Rihanna though, and this week there’s nothing else that will get in [...]
Posted in Music on Aug 9th, 2010
I’m with The Fader on this one — there’s something strange about watching a video like this tread the line between a message about domestic violence and the theme of infatuation so blatantly. Most likely because the female actress in question here is goddamn Megan Fox of all people. This girl. So really there’s a [...]
Posted in Music on Jul 21st, 2010
By the sound of things, the video for this is being rushed into production but this weeks chart sees the Eminem and Rihanna collaboration move up a spot to quickly claim its place at number one. It might not stay there for long though, with We Speak No Americano vying for the position as well [...]
Posted in Music on Jul 1st, 2010
Been looking for an excuse to post this pic for so long Katy Perry slips into the number one spot this week while The Naked & Famous slip to number two. Eminem and Rihanna’s collaboration debuts at number six while Young Sid and Stan Walker debut with Stuck In A Box. Continue reading. //
Posted in Music on May 26th, 2010
Rihanna overhauled her image right as she released Rated R. She also started giving preciously guarded interviews (blame her publicist) and began to make a fashion statement with her ice princess look which sometimes transforms into dark chevalière via pseudo fetishist. The video for The-Dream penned Rockstar 101 is just another piece in the puzzle, [...]
Posted in Music on Jan 26th, 2010
Someone else has already spoken on the actual talent in this song, so let’s just get straight to the point. The collaboration from Jay-Z, Rihanna, Bono and The Edge titled Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour) can be downloaded for $1.79, with the proceeds going towards helping Partners In Health. Stream the track at Nah Right or [...]
Posted in Music on Jan 14th, 2010
With surprisingly good results from someone that has a song called LOL : – ). Also, extra points for that “why they hate me so hard, because I yap yap yap at your broad” line. [2dopeboyz] //
Posted in Music on Dec 18th, 2009
If only wars were actually like this – the visuals for Rihanna and Young Jeezy’s soon to be everywhere new single is finally out. It’s enough to give Lady Gaga a little competition in the costume department and comes complete with apocalyptic themed Mickey Mouse military garb, a pink tank (to match her lipstick, of [...]
Rihanna – Rated R Considering the year that Rihanna has had (Chris Brown etc) this album was bound to be scrutinised so much more than anything else she’s done before. But that’s how it goes when you’re one of the biggest pop stars in the world. So where do we start? How about [...]
Posted in Music on Dec 3rd, 2009
Chris Brown’s new album Graffiti leaked today and although I’m not sure if it’s completely worthy of my time (plus I’m still listening to Rated R, so it would seem a little weird) one interesting song did pop up. Famous Girl is a song about (who else) ex-girlfriend Rihanna that deals with the subject matter [...]
>> FRIDAY 3 SEPTEMBER
- Rumble in the Jungle AK Regional at Zen, CBD, Auckland Region
- The Gunslingers Ball at Whammy Bar & Wine Cellar, Newton, Auckland Region
- Nathan Haines & The Dream Band at Masonic Tavern, Devonport, Auckland Region
- Surf Friends single release with Ghost Wave and Black Silence & Galvatron at Kings Arms, Newton, Auckland Region
- Arc Of Ascent, Cashcult, Mothra, El Bajo at Rising Sun, Newton, Auckland Region
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- Pikachunes, Rackets, Old Grey Wolf at Mighty Mighty, Wellington Region
- Kikiilimikilii (France) feat local support Oh My Golly! at The Watusi, Wellington Region
- Nightchoir '24 Hours Of Night ' National NZ Tour at Chicks Hotel, Otago
- The Official Mad Decent Launch Party at Wanaka HQ, Otago
- Scary Kids Scaring Kids at The Bedford, Canterbury
- Shotgun alley, Whether you call it hard rock, cock rock, melodic rock, pop-metal, glam or sleaze, Shotgun Alley at Dux de Lux, Canterbury
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- Salmonella DJ Soundsystem at Crash Palace, Bay of Plenty
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- Nick Johnson, Jarrod Phillips, DJ Lucas at Flight Lounge, CBD, Auckland Region
- Boosh.FM Presents: TREi, Luke Purcell & Echo Company at Fu Bar & Zen, CBD, Auckland Region
- Jimmy and The Goodbrew Album Release at Juice Bar at Windsor Castle, Parnell, Auckland Region
- Battle Of The Bands Regional Final The Rotti, The Slacks, The Fritts, Ream Fist, My asylum, Nailed Shut & Groove Addict at Kings Arms, Newton, Auckland Region
- Teacups | Jacob Perkins & The Nobody | Gundry Blues at Wine Cellar, Newton, Auckland Region
- Reggae Affair at Rakinos, CBD, Auckland Region
- the PSYCHS, Space Creeps, Nevernudes at Dogs Bollix, Newton, Auckland Region
- 1885 Britomart - Opening Night - Featuring Hollie Smith at 1885 Britomart, CBD, Auckland Region
- Ambos for Africa Fundraiser at Shadows, CBD, Auckland Region
- Rumble in the Jungle at Sandwiches, Wellington Region
- Salmonella DJ Soundsystem at The Garden Club, Wellington Region
- 24 Hour Party People at San Francisco Bathhouse, Wellington Region
- Wasted Youth feat So What So What at The Watusi, Wellington Region
- The Postures god bows to math tour at Chicks Hotel, Otago
- Tahuna Breaks at The Bedford, Canterbury
- Nightchoir '24 Hours Of Night ' National NZ Tour at Goodbye Blue Monday, Canterbury
- Pine, Chch’s god’s & goddess of Alternative / Pop / Indie, back at The Dux! at Dux de Lux, Canterbury
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- Tommy Ill Album Release Tour at Dux De Lux, Otago
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- JR Album Release at Happy, Wellington Region
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- So What So What presents Strangehouse w/ Jetsam Isles at The Watusi, Wellington Region
- The Havana Club Series Nights of Swiss Mixto - Family Cactus at Matterhorn, Wellington Region
- Tommy Ill Album Release Tour at ReFuel, Otago
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