Simple Minds – New (Zealand) Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
HELEN COLLETT almost succumbs to the elements hitching a ride to the Simple Minds 1982 gig in Auckland and Jim Kerr writes in her
New Order – First NZ Tour
HELEN COLLETT stalks the members of New Order and their greater entourage during their first New Zealand tour in 1982.
ZAPPA – REVIEW
Lifelong fan GARY STEEL knows a thing or two about Frank Zappa, so who better than to pass judgement on the first official documentary
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.
Robert Wyatt – interview with a reclusive legend
Fresh from soaking up Robert Wyatt’s newish book of lyrics and illustrations, GARY STEEL thought the time was right to disinter and publish –
Gitbox Rebellion’s Pesky Digits – Every Rattle release reviewed and rated
In the first of a new series celebrating the 30th anniversary of New Zealand record label Rattle, GARY STEEL takes a look at its
Witchdoctor Q&A: Guitar master Nigel Gavin
Nigel Gavin is one of our best-kept secrets: a guitar wizard with gregarious performative impulses and an astonishing discography. GARY STEEL subjects him to
Julee Cruise on her David Lynch experience
Thirty years ago GARY STEEL met David Lynch’s Twin Peaks musical muse, Julee Cruise. For the first time, here’s the encounter in full.
Tears For Fears – The Seeds Of Love Interview
GARY STEEL talks with Tears For Fears' Curt Smith in a previously unpublished 1989 interview.
Tim Buckley’s Starsailor – an unknown solar system
Fifty years ago Tim Buckley released an album that killed his career. Five years later he really was dead. GARY STEEL on Starsailor.
Bones Hillman – our tribute
In November 1987 GARY STEEL met up with Bones Hillman just after he joined Midnight Oil. Find the original story and transcript below.
ALL-STAR TOOT – RIP Toots Hibbert
To mark the passing of Toots Hibbert (of Toots & The Maytals) GARY STEEL whips out his 2004 interview with the reggae icon.
Random Play – The Sublime Electronica Of Readymade’s Bold
GARY STEEL makes his reacquaintance with a 2001 favourite that soothed his savage beast while getting roundly ignored by the rest of the world.
John Lennon In Surround Sound
A brand spanking new collection of John Lennon’s work gets released in surround sound and in many formats on what would have been his
Random Play – Bill Bruford’s Odd Encounter
In '97 the former Yes/King Crimson drummer got together with a couple of jazzers to make one of his most endearing albums, writes GARY
Mike Nesmith’s Infinite Tuesday
GARY STEEL’s interview with Michael Nesmith was a shambles and his concert experience of ‘The Monkees’ was a travesty, but Nesmith’s memoir is a
From Genesis To Recreation: Steve Hackett Comes To Town
Steve Hackett played on all the best Genesis albums and is touring his version of the classic Selling England By The Pound. GARY STEEL
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
Kids Love Kraftwerk
With the passing of Kraftwerk’s Florian Schneider GARY STEEL reflects on his life-long obsession with electronic music.
In Praise Of Progressive Rock
It's a music genre that's been reviled for decades, yet it remains stubbornly popular with music freaks who demand more than a two-chord thrash.
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