Veteran Kiwi drummer Bruce Aitken has a storied career and an avalanche of incredible new music released this month. We subject him to the great Witchdoctor Q&A.
Recordings
Slikback – Quoios/Klout (Byrd Out)
GARY STEEL stumbles across a tantalising snippet of greatness in a new EP by Kenyan electronic artist Slikback.
Album Reviews A-Z – A 40-year repository of critiques
This is the landing page for Gary Steel’s complete A-Z of album (and a few EPs and singles) reviews.
Qobuz is better than Spotify and it’s launched in NZ
Qobuz offers genuine hi-res files and a wealth of artist info. GARY STEEL on the music streaming service, which has just launched in NZ.
Keith Emerson’s Knife-Edge
On the fifth anniversary of Keith Emerson’s tragic death, GARY STEEL calls for a reassessment of the pioneering keyboardist.
The Ultimate A To Z Of Album Reviews By Gary Steel – How It Works
GARY STEEL – who has been flinging his controversial critiques at a disgruntled public for more than 40 years – gives the background to his new A To Z Of Album Reviews.
New Record Label Revives Lost And Neglected NZ Albums
What better time than a global pandemic to launch a brave new music venture resurrecting our neglected past? RICHARD BETTS on the Rattle record label’s brain wave.
Jason Vitelli’s Head Above Tide – Dynamic Ranger
RICHARD VAREY listens to Jason Vitelli’s latest album and quizzes the musician about his sound and artistic vision.