Archive - Boiler Room with Chris Schulz

'We ran out of beer ... the power cut out.'

The three friends behind Flamingo Pier say a few small mistakes is what makes their DIY music festival so special.

21 hrs ago •

January 2025

Bangers or ballads - what are we listening to this weekend?!?

That was quite a week, so let's recover by making a sweet playlist of old and new tunes to listen to together...

Jan 31 •

Is this the year I flag my music streaming service for good?

Why the algorithm is cooked. Plus, the rest of my musical resolutions for 2025, which should probably be yours too.

Jan 30 •

Two stadium visions stare into the abyss.

The stadium debate has turned into a classic showdown complete with smack talk. Only one can win. But which one?

Jan 28 •

This was not the Fat Freddy’s Drop show anyone was expecting.

When the rain comes down tell me where will you be?

Jan 26 •

We made it! How did you survive this hellscape of a week?

Here's everything awesome that helped me get through the carnage...

Jan 24 •

He made the best album of 2024 – but shh, don’t tell him that.

“I’m just some dickhead in a garage,” says Mokotron’s Tiopira McDowell, who couldn't be further from the truth.

Jan 22 •

Auckland FC needs an anthem. I've found it.

Stop playing 'Bliss' and play this instead. Plus, Homegrown's shock move. And many more headlines in a stacked news week...

Jan 20 •

Another summer festival bites the dust. What does it mean?

We won't be taking a trip to Paradise City after all. Plus, all the news, features, links, gossip, new music and deep dives you need.

Jan 17 •

Here's a simple way to stop scalping. Can't we copy it?

Other countries are cracking down on ticket resellers. In New Zealand, it keeps happening – and no one seems to care.

Jan 14 •

Who had too much fun at the Fisher show? This guy…

Finally, Tāmaki Makaurau has a summer dance party it can be proud of. It took a former pro-surfer to show us how it's done.

Jan 11 •

What are you looking forward to most in 2025?

Let's discuss everything great coming our way…

Jan 10 •

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