Fish will be releasing his last album, Weltschmerz, on September 25th, so Steve caught up with him to talk about Sean Connery, the joys of gardening, and life as a solo artist. Weltschmerz can be ordered from Fish Music from…
Crave! talks to Fish
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Crave! episode 97: Radioactive, Eurovision, True Detective, Taylor Swift’s new album
As Simon and Steve inch ever closer to their hundredth episode, the emphasis remains on films. Radioactive is the story of Marie Curie, and a film that both our reviewers found quite engaging. Less so Eurovision Song Contest: The Story…
Dillastrate’s debut album takes listeners on a tour through a world of musical influence
After a whirlwind few years that’s seen Dillastrate earn a reputation as a live force to be reckoned with, the Christchurch duo has revealed their debut full-length self-titled album on December 6. It is a significant milestone for Dillastrate (Henare ‘H’ Kaa and Tim Driver) who have toured New Zealand…
It’s Time, by Late Model European: a time capsule of an album
The story behind Late Model European’s first album, It’s Time, sets the scene for a rewarding listen. Tones Thorburn and John Nelson, old mates from Scotland, reconnected in New Zealand, got back to their old business of making music, and…
Crave! episode 85: Men In Black, Sometimes Always Never, Years And Years, the new Bruce Springsteen album Western Stars, and a chat with Skyscraper Stan
Men In Black: International should have been so good. And yet it wasn’t. Neither Steve nor Simon can find many positive things to say about this disappointing film. Sometimes Always Never, on the other hand, the new Bill Nighy outing,…
Western Stars – Bruce Springsteen: Again, the call of the road
Simon’s followed Bruce Springsteen’s music for more than 40 years, and wanted to take his time absorbing the artist’s latest album, Western Stars. He’s glad he was patient. He finds it a richly rewarding work. Three questions lie in wait…
Golden Boy, by Skyscraper Stan: album review.
Don’t listen to Golden Boy Vol. I and Vol. II if you’re looking for something cheerful and uplifting. Stan Woodhouse, better known to the Auckland and Melbourne music worlds as Skyscraper Stan, has released an album — a proper, old-fashioned,…
Crave! episode 80: Dumbo, Daffodils, Us, and Hozier’s new album Wasteland, Baby
Another film-heavy episode, and this week Simon and Steve are in agreement about Dumbo, a heavyweight of a film that fails to take off. Daffodils, the new New Zealand film featuring the songs that Kiwis grew up with over the…
Crave! episode 68: Bob Dylan, Katy Perry, Passenger, Crazy Rich Asians, The Meg, Sabrina
Steve and Simon have been to see Bob Dylan in Auckland, and while Simon came away from the show duly impressed, Steve’s really not quite sure what to make of it all. He does, however, know what to make of…
THE BAMBOOS – “Night Time People”: new album preview, interview
This week the Melbourne based soul-funk band The Bamboos are to release their eighth studio album, Night Time People. Simon caught up with band leader, Auckland born Lance Ferguson, to chat about the new album, and in particular a stand…