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.
Fitbit Sense ECG enabled in NZ
This could be a lifesaver - the Fitbit's electrocardiograph finally gets permission in NZ, reports PAT PILCHER.
Will Jacinda back away from promised hate speech laws?
The Prime Minister’s claim that further restrictions on freedom of expression would be popular looks wildly optimistic, writes GRAHAM ADAMS.
Hana Umami brings new flavour to audiophile cartridges
The new Hana Umami Red MC cartridge is now available in New Zealand.
The Wonder Stuff – Lockdown Rocks!
As we move towards the lifting of lockdown and the eventual freeing of restrictions on movement and activities, GARY STEEL never wants it to
Coronavirus In NZ: The Good The Bad And The Ugly:
Some are risking their lives for the good while others are just looking to make a buck. PAT PILCHER takes aim at those who
The Pioneers Collaborate On A New Brew
The visionaries of New Zealand craft beer come together to whip up a treat.
The Biggest Little Farm – Film Review
How can farming be transformed into something that's more human, and more environmentally aware? PAUL ROSE reviews a superb documentary that shows another way
Spark Launches 5G Broadband
PAT PILCHER needn’t have flown all the way to England to experience 5G after all. He could have flown down to Twizel instead.
The Other Chris Thompson From Hamilton
Chris Thompson has a collectable new mini-album out this week. That Chris Thompson. Let GARY STEEL explain.
Pitch Black’s Third Light Album REVIEW
Renowned more for their reliability than adventurousness, NZ digital dub group Pitch Black try a few new tricks on their new album. Reviewed by
True Or False? – 5G Will Give You Cancer
PAT PILCHER checks the science behind 5G and looks at growing anti-5G noise.
The Best Year Ever For Music? 1979 Of Course!
In 40 YEARS IN 52 WEEKS, GARY STEEL trawls through his archives to celebrate a lifetime of writing about modern music, and pens some
Sonus Faber’s Affordable Sonus Faber Speaker Range
It's called the Sonetto speaker range and it arrives in New Zealand next month, direct from Sonus Faber in Italy.
Concept Album Tells Story Of Settlers To NZ
Devin Abrams’ last album as Pacific Heights won him the electronic music category at the NZ Music Awards. Its follow-up is a – wait
Acoustic Treatments #1 – Artnovion Now Available In NZ
Importer/distributor Interdyn has announced that it is to be the exclusive distributor of Portugese acoustic treatment brand Artnovion in NZ and Australia.
Mobile Fidelity’s Game-changing Gear
GARY STEEL has a nice long chat to Steve Shade from Mobile Fidelity (MoFi) about its new electronics division and its fabulous turntables, and
The Tron: Where It Happens
GARY STEEL had the misfortune to grow up in Hamilton during the '60s and '70s. Both brutal and boring, the city left a lingering
We Need The Three E’s: Education, Education And More Education
It’s neither immigration nor immigrant-bashing that New Zealand needs more of, argues PAT PILCHER. Instead, it’s all about education.
Hot As Hell MoFi Brand Soon To Be Available In NZ
PQ Imports has announced that they have become the sole agents for the very hot hi-fi brand MoFi.
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